Implementing Engaging Activity Programs
Certificates
National Certification Council for Activity Professionals
This course is NCCAP approved NCCAP500362-21NT. All NCCAP approved courses count 100% towards certification.
California Nursing Home Administrator Program - P type
This educational offering is approved by the California Nursing Home Administrator Program (NHAP) as a Patient Care/Aging ("P" credit) course. Provider # CEP 1701; Course Approval # 1701001-7901/P. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Course Details
List the 7 dimensions of wellness and their importance to each resident.
Describe the steps to create a personalized activity plan of care.
Describe the processes that help evaluate the quality of life of your residents and overall activity program.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Foundation for the Activity Program
A. Importance of a Quality Activity Program
B. Creating Meaning
C. What Residents Want
D. 7 Dimensions of Whole Person Wellness
E. Review
F. Care Planning
G. Activity Goals
H. Developing an Activity Plan
I. Who Can Provide Activity Support?
J. Assessments
K. Review
L. Summary
Section 3: Interventions and Adaptations
A. Interventions
B. Cognitive Impairment
C. One-to-One Activities
D. Person-Appropriate Activities
E. Interests of Long-Term Residents Vs Short-Term Residents
F. Younger Residents
G. Different Strokes
H. Reviewing and Updating a Care Plan
I. Even the Small Things Count
J. Review
K. Summary
Section 4: Other Considerations for a Quality Activity Program
A. Creating a Quality Monthly Activity Calendar
B. Daily, Weekly,
C. Monthly Standards
D. Planning Ahead
E. Keeping a Fresh Calendar
F. Outings
G. Planning the Week
H. Resident Incentive Wellness Program
I. Summary
Section 5: Evaluating and Assessing the Activity Program
A. Resident Council
B. Keeping Quality Attendance Records
C. Biannual Resident and Family Satisfaction Surveys
D. Awareness of Burnout
E. Review
F. Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributors
C. Resources
D. References
E. Congratulations!
Rachelle Blough is a Certified Recreational Therapist and Certified Dementia Practitioner and is a Vice President of Corporate Training with the National Council for Certified Dementia Practitioners. She has worked in the senior living field in skilled nursing, and assisted living, memory care and independent living over the last 22 years in various positons such as activities, memory care director, regional, corporate and national positions for various senior living companies. She is also the owner of her own consulting company.
Disclosure: Rachelle Blough has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Activities Professional; Entry level General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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