***This class will be offered online with a combination of live and recorded webinars in 2020!***
Due to the current situation with COVID-19, this course will be covering “1 - 1 Activities from Everywhere!,” infection protocols specific to the Activities Department, care planning for depression/mood state, and guidance on what Activities can expect during current surveys.
Live webinars will be M-F 9am - 11am - all other webinars will be offered via a link and you can watch at your convenience throughout the week.
Description: This class is designed to provide the necessary training and required certification for individuals seeking to become Certified Activity Directors in a long term care facility. The course is designed to prepare participants to lead the development, implementation and supervision of activity programs for long term care residents.
Continuing Education Units: Continuing Education Units are not offered for the Activity Director Certification. A Certified Activity Director certificate, however, will be given to all participants at the conclusion of the course.
Course Objectives Include:
- Prepare participants to become Certified Activity Directors
- Provide a variety of activity ideas to promote individualized care planning
- Create support network of Activity Directors among facilities in Arkansas
Prerequisites:
- At least 18 years old
- Pay full tuition before class begins
- Attend all scheduled classes
For AHCA members please select INVOICE when registering for this session. For non-members please select CREDIT CARD and process payment for this session. There is a 5% credit card processing fee for all credit card transactions. Please contact lfugitt@arhealthcare.com if you're a non-member and want to pay for the class by check to avoid credit card processing fees. If you pay by check, do not include the "fee" listed below subtotal - this is for credit card processing only.
No refunds will be made for this session. The one exception is if surveyors are in the building.