Terminology

Rehabilitation Technology Supplier (RTS)

A Rehabilitation Technology Supplier (RTS) provides enabling technology in the areas of wheeled mobility, seating and alternative positioning, ambulation assistance, environmental control and activities of daily living.

RTS is a description, NOT a title, and it is inappropriate to list RTS after a name as a title.

NRRTS Registration or Registered Rehabilitation Technology Supplier™ (RRTS®)

NRRTS registration confirms a RTS has demonstrated work experience, received recommendations from professional associates, adheres to a stringent code of ethics and commits to participate in ongoing continuing education to remain a NRRTS Registrant or Registered Rehabilitation Technology Supplier™ ( RRTS®). It is the first step toward certification.

RRTS® Title Usage Samples

• Mary L. Supplier, RRTS®
• Mary L. Supplier, Registered Rehabilitation Technology Supplier™
• Mary L. Supplier, NRRTS Registrant
• Mary L. Supplier, Registrant of NRRTS

Certified Rehabilitation Technology Supplier® (CRTS®)

A NRRTS Registrant in good standing who passed the RESNA1 ATS (Assistive Technology Supplier) credentialing examination and maintains the ATS with RESNA. It is the certification mark of excellence.

CRTS® Title Usage Samples

• Aaron O. Technologist, CRTS®
• Aaron O. Technologist, Certified Rehabilitation Technology Supplier®