Study Guide for the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification Examination [Paperback]

Norma J. Stumbo (Author), Jean E. Folkerth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 22, 2004 | ISBN-10: 157167554X | ISBN-13: 978-1571675545 | Edition: 3

The purpose of the Study Guide is to assist candidates in preparing for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation CertificationÂ’s (NCTRC) national certification examination for Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

The Study Guide will:
a) provide information on reducing test anxiety and improving test performance; and
b) provide numerous sample questions, similar to those actually found on the exam, which will allow candidates to practice and self-assess their own readiness for the test.

Significant changes in this third edition include:
a) 90 warm-up items- 40 more than previous editions
b) 180 sample questions- two practice tests
c) 240 diagnostic and review items focusing on the following specific areas:
- Background
- Diagnostic Groupings
- Assessment
- Planning the Intervention
- Implementing the Intervention
- Documentation/Evaluation
- Organizing/Managing
- Advancement of the Profession

The two reviews posted refer to the 1st and 2nd editions. This new 3rd edition addresses and fixes the deficiences noted in those reviews!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

NORMA J. STUMBO received her B.S and M.S. in Recreation and Park Administration/Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Missouri- Columbia and her PhD. from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. She is currently a professor of therapeutic recreation at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Stumbo served on the Board of Directors of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification from 1988 to 1989. She has authored over 200 publications and conducted over 400 presentations at the local, state and national levels, on a variety of topics, including entry-level knowledge, curriculum, assessment, evaluation, and leisure education.

JEAN E. FOLKERTH received her B.S. in Camping and Outdoor Education/Therapeutic Recreation from Indiana University, her M.A. in Therapeutic Recreation from Michigan State University, and her Re.D. In Recreation Administration/Therapeutic Recreation from Indiana University. She is currently an associate professor and Director of the Recreation Therapy Program at the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio. Dr. Folkerth served on the Board of Directors of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification from 1984 1989, serving as president from 1985 to 1987. She served on the Board of Directors of the National Therapeutic Recreation Society from 1979 to 1982 and was instrumental in the implementation of the State and Regional Advisory Council for NTRS. Currently, Dr. Folkerth is co-chair of the Alliance Taskforce on Higher Education, representing the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. Dr. Folkerth has authored several publications and conducted over 100 presentations at state, regional and national levels on topics including credentialing, professional preparation, and professional issues.

Product Details

• Paperback: 181 pages
• Publisher: Sagamore Publishing; 3 edition (September 22, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157167554X
• ISBN-13: 978-1571675545
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for exam prep..., May 12, 2007

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Zella (CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Study Guide for the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification Examination (Paperback)

This guide was a concise and clear way to review the exam material quickly and throughly. I recommend it as a study tool to prep properly for the exam. I used this along with a few outlines from my classes, as a supplement, and I passed the exam yesterday in the first 90 questions. The exam was easier than the study guide's practice tests...if you do well with the practice exams, you'll be fine on the real deal.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Material for NCTRC exam, May 14, 2009

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cassandra vander well - See all my reviews

This review is from: Study Guide for the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification Examination (Paperback)

I would recommend this book to anyone who is studying for the NCTRC exam and needs some guidance and practice. The introductory chapters are helpful and provide valuable information on each section of the test with additional sources for a deeper knowledge of the topic. The practice tests in the back of the book are very similar to the exam and help prepare you for the length, content, and time of the test. I felt very confident to take the exam after studying with this book! I was not disappointed.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, December 12, 2009

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This review is from: Study Guide for the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification Examination (Paperback)

This study guide was very helpful... all I can say is I passed on the first try!