Oklahoma § 59-540.6 - Licensure requirements
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-540.6 — Licensure requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-540.6. Licensure requirements
A. To be eligible for licensure as a therapeutic recreation
specialist pursuant to the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation
Practice Act, an applicant shall:
1. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
2. Have successfully completed an academic program with a
baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or
university with a major in therapeutic recreation or a major in
recreation or leisure with an option and/or emphasis in therapeutic
recreation;
3. Have successfully completed a period of field experience
under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation
Specialist (CTRS) or a licensed therapeutic specialist approved by
the educational institution where the applicant has met his or her
academic requirements; and
4. Have successfully completed the proctored examination
approved by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
B. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may,
upon notice and opportunity for a hearing, deny an application for
reinstatement of a license or reinstate the license with conditions.
Conditions imposed may include a requirement for continuing
education, practice under the supervision of a licensed therapeutic
recreation specialist, or any other conditions deemed appropriate by
the Board.
C. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, the Board may
grant initial licenses to therapeutic recreation specialists who are
certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation
Certification (NCTRC) prior to July 1, 2009, and who hold an active
CTRS credential.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2010. Amended by Laws
2019, c. 363, § 24, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-540.6
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-540.6 cover?
Section 59-540.6 ("Licensure requirements") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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