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Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals Second Edition - Section I

and

Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals Second Edition - Section II
for Activity Professionals


The MEPAP follows the curriculum established by the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals.
MEPAP 2nd Edition - Part I covers core content areas 1-11 while Part II covers core content areas 12-20.
The DH Special Services Independent study program offers these CC areas in 12 lessons, six lessons each for Part I and Part II.



Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals Second Edition - Part I
Independent Study

Approved by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals and applicable toward completing the requirements to be nationally certified through NCCAP.
NCCAP Approval # 29042-11-M2-NT


Also meets the standards as a qualifying credential to fulfill State regulations in many states. E-mail for more information as to
how this course would fit into your State regulatory requirements for your position.

You can sign up below using Paypay. You can sign up using this registration form.

All students receive a complimentary independent study program with registration. The gift certificate will be included with your course materials. Additionally, each student receives a complimentary DH Special Services canvas bag, pad and pen.

If you need additional information, feel free to e-mail or call 609-698-9530.
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Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals Second Edition - Section I

Content:

 

MEPAP 2nd Edition Part I follows core content areas 1-11 which are covered in six lessons.

Lesson 1- The Activity Professional, the Activity Profession and the Settings in which we Work
Lesson 2 - The Older Adult
Lesson 3 - Professional Approaches to Care
Lesson 4 - Care Planning Practice
Lesson 5 - Care Giving Practice
Lesson 6 - Activity Service : System of Design, Development and Evaluation of Department Services

 

Method of Learning:

Each lesson consists of learning activities and practicum activities. The lessons are designed to be practical
and engage the student in meaningful learning experiences. Interview of residents, clients and staff; observation and analysis
of facility systems; Internet research and video analysis; participation in class discussions and class bulletin board; implementation of groups, policies and procedures are some of the tasks involved the course.

 

Supervised Practicum:

The practicum experience must be completed at an approved site under an approved
Practicum Supervisor. Approved sites include:

- A licensed long term care facility, assisted living facility or medical day care center providing care and services to an elderly population. .

-The facility must have no outstanding, significant deficiencies in activities or quality of life on file within the past year.

-A currently approved site for CNA training and certification automatically qualifies the facility as an accepted Practicum site.

The Practicum Supervisor can be the following:

-A qualified activity director
-A consultant to the activity department
-A department supervisor, with two years of experience and who has been employed by the Practicum Site for a minimum of one year.
- The student cannot be their own practicum supervisor

 

Fees:

 

You can register using Paypal or use this registration form to pay by check or purchase order.

$600.00 for Part I, paid in full or


(Don't forget to order required text below)

$110.00 per lesson, paid as each lesson is sent.


Required text:

$ 50.00 Activities Keep Me Going and Going - Part A



Successful Completion Requirements


The student will receive a certificate for successful completion of
Part I once the following requirements are met:
- All learning activities and practicum work successfully completed.
- Passing minimum grade of 75 on all tests.
- Satisfactory practicum evaluation form completed by the practicum supervisor

The student has one year to complete each part of the course, meaning Part I or Part II.

 

 


 

Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals Second Edition - Section II

Approved by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals and applicable toward completing the requirements to be nationally certified through NCCAP.
NCCAP Approval # 29042-11-M2-NT

You can sign up below using Paypay. You can sign up using this registration form.
Complimentary Independent study program to first 50 students. Complimentary program topics include Understanding Behaviors,
Motivation, or Professional Development. Information will be included with your registration packet.

If you need additional information, feel free to e-mail or call 609-698-9530.
Visit the class bulletin board on Yahoo Groups.
Visit the Facebook Group - DH Special Services MEPAP

The MEPAP follows the curriculum established by the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals.
MEPAP 2nd Edition Part I covers core content areas 1-11 while Part II covers core content areas 12-20.
The DH Special Services Independent study program offers these CC areas in 12 lessons, six lessons each for Part I and Part II.

 

Content:

 

 

Lesson 1- The Role of the Activity Manager
Lesson 2 - The Planning Function of Management
Lesson 3 - The Organizing Function of Management
Lesson 4 - The Staffing Function of Management
Lesson 5 - The Directing Function of Management
Lesson 6 - The Controlling Function of Management

 

Method of Learning

 

Each lesson consists of learning activities and practicum activities. The lessons are designed to be practical
and engage the student in meaningful learning experiences. Interview of residents, clients and staff; observation and analysis
of facility systems; Internet research; participation in class discussions and class bulletin board; , implementation of groups, policies and procedures are some of the tasks involved
the course.

 

Supervised Practicum:

The practicum experience must be completed at an approved site under an approved
Practicum Supervisor. Approved sites include:

- A licensed long term care facility, assisted living facility or medical day care center providing care and services to an elderly population. .

-The facility must have no outstanding, significant deficiencies in activities or quality of life on file within the past year.

-A currently approved site for CNA training and certification automatically qualifies as an accepted Practicum site.

The Practicum Supervisor can be the following:

-A qualified activity director
-A consultant to the activity department
-A department supervisor, with two years of experience and who has been employed by the Practicum Site for a minimum of one year.
- The student cannot be their own practicum supervisor.




Fees:

You can register using Paypal or use this registration form to pay by check or purchase order.

$600.00 for Part II, paid in full

(Don't forget to order required texts - below)

$110.00 per lesson, paid as each lesson is sent.



Required Texts:
Available through DH Special Services (free shipping) or you can check on Amazon books for used copies.

$45.00 The Professional Activity Manager and Consultant by D'Antonio-Nocera, DeBolt and
Touhey


$55.00 Management in Therapeutic Recreation by Carter and O'Morrow

 

$20.00 Hiring the Best Person for Every Job by Rosenberg

 

 

 

Successful Completion Requirements

 

The student must complete Part I before completing Part I and cannot complete both courses concurrently.
The student will receive a certificate for successful completion of
Part II once the following requirements are met:
-All learning activities and practicum work successfully completed.
- Passing minimum grade of 75 on all tests.
- Satisfactory practicum evaluation form from the practicum supervisor

The student has one year to complete each part of the course, meaning Part I or Part II.

 

 

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