MEPAP Course and Independent Study Course

Therapeutic Activities for Older Adults

DH Special Services
Independent Study Programs


For more information contact Debbie Hommel, ACC, CTRS

Therapeutic Activities for Older Adults
NCCAP Approved 4.5 Hours
Program #00032

Course Requirements : Take the provided pretest, read the book "Beyond Baskets and Beads : Activities for Older Adults with Functional Impairments" by Hart, Primm & Cranisky, and take the provided post test . You may mail or fax your materials to DH Special Services. Once the materials are received and a passing grade is determined, your certificate will be mailed to you. If you are in need of the certificate sooner, a copy can be faxed to you and the original mailed.

Course Content: The reading will provide the participant with an introduction to the theoretical or philosophical basis for therapeutic programming for older adults. The participant centered approach will be stressed and illustrated through various individual and group programs that are effective in meeting the quality of life needs of elderly participants.

Topic areas discussed in the text:
Philosophical Issues that have an impact upon programming
The Participant Centered Approach
Working with Volunteers
Adapting the Physical Environment
Planning the Activity Program
Activity Ideas
Evaluating the Activity Program

Course Content meets NCCAP Body of Knowledge Topic areas 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 23.
NCCAP Approval # 28288-09-09

$53.95 for workshop and includes "Beyond Baskets and Beads" book ($19.95 retail value)
Includes shipping.

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