326-J:1 Definitions. – In this chapter and RSA 328-F, unless context otherwise requires: I. " Board " means the recreational therapy advisory board. I-a. " Executive director " means the executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification. II. " Recreational therapist " means a person currently licensed to practice recreational therapy […]
326-J:1-a Advisory Board Established. – I. The executive director shall establish an advisory board of recreational therapists consisting of 3 members, who shall be licensed recreational therapists. Each member shall be appointed to a term of 3 years. No member shall serve more than 2 consecutive full terms. The advisory board shall advise the […]
326-J:2 Evaluation and Treatment Authorization. – I. Consultation and evaluation by a recreational therapist may be performed without a referral. Initiation of recreational therapy services to individuals with medically-related conditions shall be based on a referral from any qualified health care professional who, within the scope of the professional’s licensure, is authorized to refer […]
326-J:3 Prohibition on Unauthorized Practice; Professional Identification. – I. No person shall practice or hold oneself out as being able to practice recreational therapy or provide recreational therapy services in this state unless the person is licensed under this chapter and RSA 328-F. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit students enrolled […]
326-J:4 Coercion Prohibited. – No person shall coerce a licensed recreational therapist into compromising client safety by requiring the licensed recreational therapist to delegate activities or tasks if the licensed recreational therapist determines that it is inappropriate to do so. Licensed recreational therapists shall not be subject to disciplinary action by the executive director […]
326-J:5 Eligibility for Licensure. – I. An applicant shall possess the following qualifications to be licensed: (a) Be at least 18 years of age. (b) Be of good moral character. (c) Successfully complete an academic program with a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in therapeutic recreation […]
326-J:6 Renewal of License. – I. Persons licensed as recreational therapists are eligible for renewal of their licenses if they: (a) Have not violated this chapter or RSA 328-F or demonstrated poor moral character. (b) Meet continuing competency requirements by completing a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education in formal courses approved by […]
