2010-2011 Catalog
Activity Professionals' Training
APT 110 Activity Professional Training I
8 Credits
Introduces students to the profession and its framework. This course will discuss behavioral sciences and its relationship to the late adult years, methods of service delivery and assessment and care planning practices. Successful completion of this course, APT 188, APT 210 and APT 288 satisfies the requirement of completion of a state approved activity program by Federal Regulation F249 for Medicare, Medicaid certified long care facilities and the requirement for the completion of the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) approved by the National Certification Council of Activity Professional (NCCAP).
PREREQUISITE: High School diploma or GED.
COREQUISITE: APT 188.
APT 188 Basic Education Practicum
2 Credits
This course is the practical experience portion of the APT 100 courses, which together comprise the Basic Education Course curriculum established by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals and the National Association of Activity Professionals. Focuses on the activity program in a long term care setting, and the ability to assist with the quality of life components with the geriatric elderly through supervised learning experiences.
COREQUISITE: APT 110.
APT 210 Activity Professional Training II
8 Credits
Introduces students to the profession and its framework. This course will discuss behavioral sciences and its relationship to the late adult years, methods of service delivery and assessment and care planning practices. Successful completion of this course, APT 188, APT 210 and APT 288 satisfies the requirement of completion of a state approved activity program by Federal Regulation F249 for Medicare, Medicaid certified long care facilities and the requirement for the completion of the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) approved by the National Certification Council of Activity Professional (NCCAP).
PREREQUISITES: APT 110 and APT 188 with a grade of "C" or better.
COREQUISITE: APT 288.
APT 275 Special Topics
(0-12 max credit)
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
APT 285 Independent Study
(0-12 max credit)
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
PREREQUISITE: Instructor’s permission
APT 288 Advanced Management Practicum
0-12 MAX CREDITS
This course is the practical experience portion of the APT 200 courses that comprise the Advanced Management Curriculum established by the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals and the National Association of Activity Professionals. The student demonstrates an understanding of management skills necessary for an Activity Professional through supervised learning experience in a geriatric based care center.
PREREQUISITE: APT 110, APT 188 with a grade of "C" or better.
COREQUISITE: APT 210.