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Are you a certified activity professional?
Who is an Activity Professional?
The activity professional provides activity services and programs to enable older adults to maximize their potential and personal interests while living in a long-term care community.
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The activity professional directs the assessment, implementation, documentation, supervision, and evaluation of the long-term care activity program.


Activity Director Certified Course
The Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) is the required curriculum for the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) certification. The new Standardized ADC Complete course provides the knowledge and skills to deliver life-enriching activities that meet the highest standard of CMS.
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The 10-Module Program covers:
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Therapeutic Activity Concepts
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Standards, Regulations & Survey
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Communication Strategies
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Aging Through the Lifespan
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Cognitive & Behavioral Health
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Documentation Skills
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Management & Person-Centered Engagement
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Staff Development & Training
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Team Leadership
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Program & Staff Evaluation


Texas
CTRAC Course
Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certification, Inc. (CTRAC) offers proprietary, evidence-based curriculum courses that lead to CTRAC certifications. These certifications are recognized in the Texas Administrative Code for therapeutic recreation/activities professionals. The curriculum is delivered by Certified CTRAC Instructors who undergo extensive training and a rigorous peer-review process to ensure quality education.
​Activity Director Certification:
CTRAC I & CTRAC II
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Program Structure: Two-part program with a total of 384 hours.
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Educational Learning: 192 hours (96 hours per part)
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Experiential Learning: 192 hours of practicum work (96 hours per part)
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Focus: Provides comprehensive training for individuals pursuing activity director certification.
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Therapeutic Recreation Certification:
TR I & TR II
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Program Structure: Two-part program with a total of 96 hours of interactive educational learning.
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TR I Focus:
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Knowledge of disabling conditions
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Program development
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Inclusion and service delivery
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TR II Focus:
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Application of therapeutic recreation philosophy and principles
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Programming, leadership, and quality assurance
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Assessment, goal setting, and outcome measures
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Facilitation techniques, adaptations, evaluation, and discharge planning
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