21 NCAC 65 .0401. APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR LICENSED RECREATIONAL THERAPIST AND LICENSED RECREATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

(a)  An applicant for licensure may request, in writing or by website access, a current application package from the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure.

(b)  All materials must be postmarked by the application deadline, the 15^th of each month, and posted on the Board website.

(c)  All items must be provided to constitute a full application package, including:

(1)           A current head and shoulders color photograph of the applicant;

(2)           The initial application for licensure fee as stated in Rule .0500 of this Chapter; and

(3)           Official transcripts from each college or university attended.

(d)  The Board shall review each application to determine an applicant's eligibility for licensure as a Recreational Therapist or a Recreational Therapy Assistant.  The Board shall notify the applicant in writing if the applicant is ineligible for licensure.  The Board may require supplemental information to the application to determine the facts governing qualifications and competency of an applicant.  The procedure for gathering such information may include an interview of the applicant by the Board.

(e)  The individual who is issued a license shall be issued a license number.  Should that number be retired for any reason (such as death or failure to renew the license) that number shall not be re-issued.

(f)  A licensure card and certificate bearing the current name of the licensee, licensee number and the expiration date shall be issued to each person having an active license.

(g)  The Board shall mail any notices to a licensee at the last known address.

(h)  A license issued by the Board is the property of the Board and must be surrendered by the licensee to the Board upon demand according to these Rules.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90C-27(a)(2), (b)(2); 90C-24(a)(3); 90C-32;

Temporary Adoption Eff. December 1, 2005;

Eff. January 1, 2007.