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From The iNRRTS Office
THE ELITE IN CRT
Written by: CAREY BRITTON, ATP/SMS, CRTS®
I maintain excitement about the direction of iNRRTS amidst a period in our history where mediocracy is being accepted over striving to be great. In a time of consolidation of our industry, I am surprised at how many Rehabilitation technology suppliers are not iNRRTS Registrants. The most common responses are: It is not required; I do not have the time; or it costs too much. Other professions have learned if they do not guide the direction of their profession, others will.
Those of us who are Registrants see iNRRTS as a beacon of light, where Registrants are striving to be better. Most of the Registrants I speak with found the organization while they were searching to increase their skills, education and to add a certification, which provides confidence in themselves as well as the clinicians and clients they serve. iNRRTS Registrants treat what they do as a profession and not a job, striving to be the best, and separating themselves from others who do not have the same vision.
iNRRTS remains the only organization that promotes, educates, advocates and supports the RTS; providing access to elevate every RTS, no matter their current skill level. I foresee a future where insurance companies, hospital systems, rehab centers, schools and other systems that utilize Complex Rehab Technology demand a RRTS®/CRTS® be involved in the process to ensure quality outcomes. It is surprising this has not already happened. If you are a consumer, why would you settle for anything less?
In this past year, we have transitioned from a national organization to an international organization. Our journal and our education offerings continue to get better and better. Many committees have been established to incorporate more Registrants to get involved and help guide the direction of our organization. We are attracting more clinicians who see the value in the world-class education we provide. Our active past presidents group has been creating a buzz in their vision for our industry.
In a world that is satisfied on what's acceptable, iNRRTS continues to provide the resources to create elite CRT professionals. This is something each Registrant should be proud of and continue through leadership, education and advocacy to spread the word. If you have not already done so, invite each RTS in your office and show them the importance of the RTS to guide the direction of our industry. Share with your clinicians and customers the value of the RRTS®/CRTS®.
CONTACT THE AUTHOR
Carey may be reached at CAREY.BRITTON@NSM-SEATING.COM
