New Hampshire Administrative Code

"Continuing competence activity" means courses and activities that are: (a) Beyond entry-level professional preparation; and (b) Designed to provide advanced or enhanced knowledge in the field of recreation therapy. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1402.03 Derived from Number 32, Fil…

"Cooperate" means to provide information requested by an investigator during an investigation and to answer any questions posed by the investigator in order to enable the executive director to determine compliance with RSA 326-J and Plc 1400. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1402.04 …

"Criminal records check" means the process undertaken by the NH department of safety (NHDOS) that requires live scanned prints taken digitally and submitted electronically to the NH criminal records unit and the FBI. The term includes "criminal history record check" but does not …

"Designated email address" means the email address provided by an applicant or licensee as the address for the OPLC to use when sending notifications and licenses. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1402.06 Derived from Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #13705, Effective 8/…

"Direct supervision" means supervision by a supervisor who is present and observing the activity of the individual being supervised. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1402.07 Derived from Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #13705, Effective 8/1/2023, Expires 8/1/2033 (See R…

"Executive director" means the executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification (OPLC) or designee. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1402.08 Derived from Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #13705, Effective 8/1/2023, Expires 8/1/2033 (See Revisi…

"IACET-approved provider" means an organization of any kind that has been approved by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) to provide continuing education for recreational therapists. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1402.09 Derived from Number …

"Investigator" means an individual authorized by the executive director to conduct an investigation into allegations of potential violations by a licensee of applicable provisions in RSA 326-J or Plc 1400, or both. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1402.10 Derived from Number 32, File…

"License" means "license" as defined in RSA 541-A:1, VIII, namely "the whole or part of any agency permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter or similar form of permission required by law." For purposes of providing information on professional activities in other jurisd…

"Licensing bureau" means the organizational unit within the OPLC's division of licensing and board administration that is responsible for accepting and processing applications. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1402.12 Derived from Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #13705,…

"Live programming" means educational programming presented by an instructor or by a panel of instructors that is available to attendees at the time it is being originally presented. The term includes a program attended remotely using a computer or other audio-visual telecommunica…

"Military spouse" means an individual who is legally married to an individual who is on active military duty. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1402.14 Derived from Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #13705, Effective 8/1/2023, Expires 8/1/2033 (See Revision Note at chapter…

"On active military duty" means on active duty in the U.S. armed forces. The term includes "active military". Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1402.15 Derived from Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #13705, Effective 8/1/2023, Expires 8/1/2033 (See Revision Note at chapter…

"National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)" means the national credentialing organization for the profession of therapeutic recreation. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1402.16 Derived from Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #13705, Effective 8/1/20…

"NCTRC knowledge domain" means any of the NCTRC professional knowledge domains listed in the NCTRC's "Job Analysis Report / Report on the International Job Analysis of Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists", available via the NCTRC's website at https://www.nctrc.org/about-…

"Personal contact information" means an individual's home or other personal telephone number, home address, home mailing address if different, and designated email address. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1402.18 Derived from Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #13705, Eff…

"Plan of correction" means a list of specific actions to be taken with a deadline for taking each action, to reflect how a licensee will correct a violation of, and come into compliance with, Plc 1400 and RSA 326-J. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1402.19 Derived from Number 32, Fil…

"Recreational therapy" means "recreational therapy" as defined in RSA 326-J:1, III, reprinted in Appendix C. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1402.20 Derived from Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #13705, Effective 8/1/2023, Expires 8/1/2033 (See Revision Note at chapter …

"Self-directed education" means electronic participation in continuing professional education courses that are self-study courses or self-paced clinical courses, which require the participant to pass an examination to obtain confirmation of participation. Notes N.H. Admin. Code §…

"Working day" means any Monday through Friday, excluding days on which state offices are closed in observation of holidays. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1402.22 Derived from Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #13705, Effective 8/1/2023, Expires 8/1/2033 (See Revision N…

(a) As required by RSA 326-J:1-a, I, the executive director shall establish an advisory board of recreational therapists consisting of 3 members, who shall be licensed recreational therapists. (b) As provided in RSA 326-J:1-a, I: (1) Each member shall be appointed to a term of 3 …

(a) The advisory board shall meet at the call of the executive director. (b) Meetings of the advisory board shall be held at the OPLC's offices in Concord, NH, or in such location as the executive director determines will be most convenient for the largest number of anticipated a…

(a) As provided in RSA 326-J:1-a, I, the advisory board shall advise the executive director regarding the implementation of RSA 326-J, including in particular by reviewing and commenting on proposed rules and proposed revisions to rules intended to implement RSA 326-J. (b) If req…

The records of the recreational therapy governing board that existed prior to July 19, 2022, the effective date of Laws of 2022 ch. 72, shall be: (a) Retained by the executive director in accordance with the retention schedule established pursuant RSA 310:4, II(e) and available i…

(a) As required by RSA 326-J:5, I, to qualify for licensure under RSA 326-J and Plc 1400, an applicant shall: (1) Be at least 18 years of age; (2) Be of good moral character; (3) Subject to (b), below, successfully complete an academic program with a baccalaureate degree or highe…

(a) Any individual who meets the statutory qualifications as reiterated in Plc 1404.01 and wishes to engage in the practice of recreational therapy who is not already licensed in New Hampshire shall file an application for an initial license in accordance with this section. (b) T…

In addition to the information required by Plc 304.03, the applicant for an initial license to practice recreational therapy shall provide the following information: (a) Information about the applicant's field experience, as follows: (1) The name of each employer at which the app…

In addition to the information and documentation required by Plc 304.04, the applicant shall submit proof of completion of the proctored examination administered by the NCTRC, which may be provided by submitting a copy of the applicant's NCTRC certification. Notes N.H. Admin. Cod…

(a) Within 30 days of receipt of an application for initial licensure submitted pursuant to Plc 1404.02, the licensing bureau shall process the application as provided in Plc 304.06. (b) The application shall be subject to the abandonment provisions of Plc 304.06(h). (c) If the a…

(a) An applicant may withdraw the application for licensure at any time prior to being notified of a decision under Plc 1404.07, by proceeding in accordance with Plc 304.07. (b) If the application is withdrawn, the application processing and licensing fee shall not be refunded. N…

(a) After determining that an application is complete, the licensing bureau shall review the application to determine whether the applicant meets all criteria specified in applicable law for a license to practice recreational therapy. (b) The licensing bureau shall approve an app…

(a) Each initial license to practice recreational therapy issued by the OPLC shall specify: (1) The name of the licensee; (2) The effective date of the license; and (3) The license number. (b) Initial licenses shall:(1) Be valid for 2 years from the date of issuance as provided i…

An applicant who wishes to challenge the denial of an application for initial licensure shall do so as provided in Plc 304.10. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Plc 1404.09 Derived from Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #13705, Effective 8/1/2023, Expires 8/1/2033 (See Revisio…

(a) An applicant for licensure who is on active military duty or who is a military spouse shall apply for licensure as provided in Plc 1404.02, except that no application processing and licensing fee shall be required. (b) Each applicant who applies for facilitated licensing unde…

(a) An applicant for an initial license to practice recreational therapy may apply for a temporary license as provided in Plc 305 or Plc 306, as applicable, if the individual is licensed and in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction having requirements for recreational therap…

(a) The purpose of this part is to implement RSA 326-J:3, I, which authorizes the adoption of rules relative to allowing students enrolled in approved schools or courses for recreational therapy to perform recreational therapy incidental to their courses of study or supervised wo…

(a) An individual may engage in activities normally undertaken by a licensed recreational therapist as an internship, without obtaining a license under RSA 326-J or Plc 1400, if the individual is enrolled in a course or program to be educated and trained in recreational therapy t…

To qualify as an educational institution that is authorized to allow students to engage in activities normally undertaken by a licensed recreational therapist as an internship, the institution shall: (a) Be accredited to offer educational programs by the applicable accreditation …

(a) Each licensee shall:(1) Notify the licensing bureau within 10 working days when a change of name occurs; and (2) Update the OPLC's records within 10 working days when a change of personal contact information occurs. (b) Each licensee shall know, and have available in the lice…

Each licensee shall: (a) Know when the licensee's license is due to expire; and (b) File an application for renewal prior to the expiration of the current license in accordance with Plc 1407 if the licensee wishes to continue to practice in New Hampshire. Notes N.H. Admin. Code §…

(a) Each licensee shall comply with the requirements for maintaining certification established by the NCTRC. (b) Each licensee shall maintain continuous NCTRC certification during a licensure period. (c) If a licensee's NCTRC certification is revoked or suspended by the NCTRC, or…

(a) As required by RSA 326-J:6, I(b), to be eligible for license renewal a licensee shall complete a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education in formal courses and other activities that meet applicable requirements. (b) As provided in RSA 326-J:6, II, any continuing education …

(a) Upon being notified by the OPLC that an on-line system administered by a third-party organization is available to manage continuing competence compliance, each licensee shall use the on-line system to track and report the completion of continuing competence activities. (b) Ea…

(a) A licensee may claim credit towards the continuing competence requirement for successful completion of academic course work in recreation therapy if the course work is: (1) Presented as live programming; (2) Sponsored and assigned credit by a college or university that is acc…

(a) A licensee may claim credit towards the continuing competence requirement for successful completion of live programming given by a provider approved by IACET, provided that the program is related to one or more of the NCTRC knowledge domains. (b) The licensee may claim the sa…

(a) A licensee may claim credit towards the continuing competence requirement for participation as a speaker or attendee at a facility-based recreational therapy in-service training, including grand rounds, if the in-service training: (1) Includes a scheduled speaker; and (2) Is …

(a) A licensee may claim credit towards the continuing competence requirement for publication of an article in a professional journal. (b) The licensee may claim no more than 10 contact hours per renewal cycle in accordance with the following: (1) For a peer-reviewed article: a. …