MEPAP Part One: The Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals

Course Duration: 90h
Enrolled:39

The ‘Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals’ Part One is one of your first steps toward national certification and is recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.

This independent study course can be taken in the comfort of your own home at your own pace. The course typically takes 4-6 months to complete although you have up to one year to finish. 

About the instructors

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Instructor

What I will learn?

  • The Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals-Part One is a course designed to give Activity Professionals the tools they need to get certified with the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals as an APC-Activity Professional Certified.
  • The course will explore Activity Service Settings, Colloquy, and Professional Framework as they relate to the Activity Professional. Governmental and Social Systems will also be reviewed in this course.
  • *This is a huge investment in yourself and there are many reasons to get NCCAP certified-
  • Federal Law, OBRA, states that an activity department must be directed by a “qualified professional.” Since 1986, NCCAP Certification has been accepted as meeting this requirement.
  • NCCAP certification is recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as an organization that certifies activity professionals who work specifically with the older adult.
  • NCCAP certification assures administrators and surveyors that you have met professional standards required for Certification and can assist the community in meeting specified requirements while also improving quality of life for residents and other staff members.
  • NCCAP Certified Professionals can offer fellow staff insights and best practices on how to communicate, engage and intervene with those living with dementia.
  • NCCAP Certification offers individuals the opportunity for increased wages and can be a gateway to professional advancement within your organization.
  • NCCAP Certification can provide peace of mind to families that the caregivers has met rigorous educational standards that offer a higher quality of life based on person-centered care.
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$625.00
$625.00
  • Level
    Beginner
  • Total Enrolled
    39
  • Duration
    90 hours
  • Last Updated
    July 12, 2023

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Material Includes

  • Upon registration, the Instructor will give the student access to a Google Classroom link via email.
  • Online access to the independent study course for one full year.
  • Coaching sessions, videos, assignments, and exams are included.
  • *Office Hours are available every Tuesday@5:15pm Eastern Time. Coaching sessions can be arranged by appointment during Office Hrs.

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Activity Director Certification Activity Professional Certification Mepap Part One

Course Curriculum

Target Audience

  • Are you an Activity Professional working in long term care, assisted living or independent living? Or perhaps you work in an Adult Day Care or Memory Care program for the elderly.
  • Whatever venue you work in, you know how hard it is to provide good quality programming and enhance the quality of life of others who are in need.
  • You'd like to learn more about the people you work with, feel more confident about the services you provide, and find opportunities to advance your career.
  • That's where NCCAP Certification comes in. Complete the Mepap Part One and become an APC-Activity Professional Certified.
  • This course can also be taken by:
  • Therapeutic Recreation Professionals who want to get NCCAP certified.
  • Creatives who have backgrounds in Music, Art, Movement, and other Holistic Therapies and would like to become a Certified Activity Professional.
  • Other Health Care Professionals such as Social Workers, Home Care, and Nursing who want to change careers or augment their education for Life Enrichment positions.

Requirements

  • The Mepap is a 90 hour course, coupled with a practicum. This online course is divided into 4 modules. You may complete the course at your own pace and have up to a year to complete the course.
  • The student must purchase the required book on their own. ‘Activities Keep Me Going and Going’ Volume A, 2nd Edition by Dr. Charles Peckham, Jennifer Krupa, Mary Miller, and Arline Peckham. This book may be purchased for $45 at the Resource page on this website: https://activityadvisor.org/resources-activity-advisor/
  • The student must have online access via the internet on a laptop or personal computer, utilize a Chrome browser, and a Gmail account.
  • Each student will need to select a Practicum Supervisor and can complete the practicum at a nursing home, assisted living, adult day care, or senior center. A student who already works along the continuum of long-term care can conduct their practicum at their workplace. If the student is not currently working at a facility, they will need to find a volunteer placement and a Practicum Supervisor in order to complete the assignments.
  • The student must have a high school diploma or GED in order to take the course. The student should also have a good understanding of the English language.
  • *We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction. If you wish to request a refund, you may do so within 30 days of purchase minus a $50 processing fee. Please note that after 30 days, there will be no refunds.