I could do this...what do you think? Activity Director/Activity Assistant The Basic Activity Program and Activity Management Program Certificates are Now Available FULLY ONLINE! The Activity Director and Activity Assistant program on the Hutchinson Campus of Ridgewater College offers career opportunities to work with the elderly and senior populations. The Activity Director program requires 64 credits to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree. The Activity Assistant diploma program offers 36 credits. Students will learn the skills and understanding needed to design and implement activity and leisure programs for the aging population. Through lectures, lab, hands-on experience and web-enhanced curriculum, students will have opportunities to collaborate and network with working activity professionals. Participants will also learn management skills and be involved with internship, volunteer experiences, and community service projects. Graduates of the Activity Director/Activity Assistant program will gain expertise in: activity planning and delivery care planning/documentation current aging issues managing volunteers computers cultural diversity activity department management sign language activity calendar planning creative activity ideas leadership skills communication skills and more! What is an Activity Professional? Activity professionals plan and coordinate social, physical and cognitive activity programs to enhance and promote quality of life for elderly in long term care, assisted living, retirement communities and other aging services. They plan weekly and monthly activity calendars, implement a variety of intervention methods and techniques for working with residents or clients in group activities or in a one-to-one setting. Activity Professionals are also responsible for calendar planning, coordinating social and special events, and leading various activity groups. Activity Director: The Activity Director manages the activity department and program. Duties include supervising and training staff, planning and implementing activity programs and calendars, communicating with department supervisors, and maintaining records and policies. Some positions may also include volunteer management. Activity Assistant: Activity Assistants plan and carry out the daily activity program. The assistant leads large and small groups, works one-on-one with residents/clients, and plans specialized activities for special populations. The Activity Assistant works closely with the Activity Director in the daily operation of the activity program. Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) Training What is MEPAP? MEPAP is the accepted curriculum adopted by the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals and is a required component in becoming nationally certified. The curriculum is designed to meet the changing healthcare and aging services industry need and prepare activity professionals in the design and delivery of quality, meaningful activity programs. The MEPAP 2nd edition consists of 20 core content areas that are taught in the Basic Activity Program MEPAP Part 1 (4 credits) and the Activity Management program Part 2 (4 credits). Both programs are required for director level certification. The MEPAP programs offered by Ridgewater College are online and preapproved by NCCAP (25126-14-M2-NT). Taught by an instructor with over 27 years experience as activity director, activity consultant and activity educator, students will gain valuable insight and personalized instruction in the real world of activity services. The MEPAP Part 1 and Part 2 are designed to meet the needs of those primarily working towards NCCAP certification and do not wish to pursue the degree or diploma options.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:10:19 +0000
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