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Recreation and Fitness HEALTH CENTER ACTIVITY DIRECTOR COURSE
This course discusses the philosophy and
development of therapeutic recreation programs for nursing home
residents. The physical,
social and emotional needs of the elderly and the relationship of
the individual and leisure interests are explored.
A 90-hour practicum experience is required.
Students successfully completing the course will meet the
requirements as an activity director by the Indiana State Department
of Health and Illinois State Department of Health.
The course follows the guidelines of the National
Certification Council of Activity Professionals (NCCAP) Modular
Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP)
NOTE:
This course will be taught primarily online.
Students must have access to a computer with Microsoft Office
to participate in the class.
Registrants will be given an ID number and password to begin
accessing the class on the first day of the online
class. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required for this
class.
Instructor:
Jan Cockrell, is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation
Specialist and Director of Leisure Services at
Westminster
Village.
She has met the standards for a pre-approved instructor for the
MEPAP 2nd edition Course (Pre-approval#NCCAP29058-11-M2-NT)
Date: September 14 - December 7, 2009
Time: On-line
Fee: $475.00
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