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Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals

MEPAP is the core curriculum required to earn NCCAP certification. It sets forth national standards for professional preparation in activity services. It is a total of 180 hours of curriculum and 180 hours of experiential/practical application that is delivered as a two-part course.

MEPAP Part 1 prepares students for the basic functions and duties of an activity professional: to design, deliver and evaluate activity services for older adults across the continuum of care.

Instructor, Natalie Davis, ACC implements hands on learning activities that demonstrate

  • The ability to analyze an activity: the physical, social, cognitive and emotional components
  • The ability to match the activity to the individual: by interest, strength and environment
  • The ability to simplify and adapt an activity with dignity
  • The ability to evaluate the psychosocial outcomes of the activity

Part 1 Syllabus

 

MEPAP Part 2 prepares students to apply principles of management in their role as an Activity Professional: to provide service through leadership, using principle of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.

Instructor, Natalie Davis, ACC has developed interactive learning activities that build leadership skills. These include:

  • individual leadership assessment tools
  • visual diagrams to promote experiential learning
  • team building activities and task groups
  • communication demonstrations and role play that address interdisciplinary communication, presentation of department goals and the delivery of training

Part 2 Syllabus

 

MEPAP classes are offered in several formats:

Classroom style in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, typically one day per week both Spring and Fall. Check the calendar for dates.

Virtual style in an online classroom, at a specific day/time.

Correspondence style through online discussions, reading, independent assignments and projects.

Each format requires completion of the 90 hours of practicum assignments done onsite at a senior living community.

The Modular Education Program will provide you with the knowledge, skills and attitude to make the difference you want to make in the lives of the residents.