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Activity Professionals' Training Program Coordinator: Sue Treitz Basic Training vs Certification | Commonly Asked Questions Criminal Background Checks for Health Care Students The activity profession is unique in health care because the focus is on "what is RIGHT with the person rather than what is wrong." The activity professional is offered flexibility and creativity while improving the quality of life of older adults residing in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, retirement communities and community based adult day programs. Students will learn how to meet the psychosocial, physical and cultural needs of the older adult through a diverse activity program. Students will learn program planning, physical and social aspects of aging, regulatory requirements, documentation guidelines and administrative techniques. Classroom instruction will include presentations from a variety of experts in the activity and aging field. After successfully completing the activity professional training the student is qualified according to federal OBRA regulations to be an activity director employed in a nursing home as this course is the only state approved training course in Colorado. The student is also a step closer towards national certification by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals. The Basic APT classes 101 through APT 188 are co-requirements that meet for eight-hour sessions three times a month for four months. Practicum experience includes 90 hours working in an activity department under the direction of a certified activity professional. Admission requirements: Colorado Activity Professionals' Association (CAPA). |
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