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DH
Special Services
Independent Study Programs
For more information contact Debbie
Hommel, ACC, CTRS at debbiehommel@comcast.net
Developing
a Resident Council
NCCAP approved 4.5 hours
Course #00032
Requirements : Take the provided pretest; read the book
"Resident Council Handbook" by the Resident Councils of Washington;
and take the provided post test.. You may mail or fax your completed
materials to DH Special Services. Once the materials are received
and a passing grade of 70 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 introduce the activity
professional to the requirements, intent and purpose of resident
councils in nursing homes, health care centers and other senior
living residences. The reading will provide the activity and recreation
professional with a clear understanding of how to organize a council,
motivate participation amongst its members and guidance in creating
opportunities for residents to make and execute meaningful decisions.
Topic areas discussed in the book:
Why Have a Resident Council?
The Requirements and Purpose of the Resident Council
Beginning a Resident Council
Overcoming Resistance from Staff and Residents
Roles of the Resident Council
Marketing the Council
Organizing the Council
Evaluation and Forms
Course Content meets NCCAP
Body of Knowledge Topic areas 7, 11, 12 13, 14, 15, 17, 21, 23.
$53.95
for workshop and includes "Resident Council Handbook"
($25.00 retail value)
Includes shipping.
To pay by check or money order - include
with this order form.
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