Activity Director Training Course

Date:
On Going

  • Students will have 6 months from the date of registration, to complete the online coursework & exam.

    Who should attend:

    This training is designed for the new activity professional, but is also an excellent course for Activity Assistants and the most experienced Activity Director.

    Activity Director’s Course
    This course provide a basic training for those new to the activity profession; however, it is an excellent course for Activity Assistants and the most experienced Activity Director since the training program is competency (skill-level) based – with a focus on the participant.

    Ready to move forward?
    Please read registration document to learn more about the registration process.

    This course has been approved by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Bureau of Facility Standards, to meet the training requirements set forth in Federal Regulation F680.

    If you have questions about this course, contact Monica Perry @ 208.343.9735 or monica@idhca.org

    Please note:

    • The content presented is not meant to be all-inclusive.
    • Location of mandatory attendance for a special Activity Director Course track is either at an upcoming Activity workshop or Summer Workshop.

  • Certificate of Completion

    A Certificate of Completion will be provided by IHCA once all three [3] components have been successfully completed:

    On-line Distance Learning – Students will have 6 months from the date of registration, to complete the online coursework & exam.

    (Component 1)
    This class consists of the six [6] modules and a cumulative on-line exam.

    Each participant will complete:

    • a reading assignment
    • self-study assignments
    • online participation of thoughts/discussion
    • module quizzes
    • end-of-course exam (must achieve 80% or better)

    Activity Director Track at IHCA Workshop/Convention

    (Component 2)
    Attendance at an Activity Director track*.

    This track is usually held twice a year.

    • January 2022
    • July 15, 2022 @ IHCA Summer Workshop

    *Prerequisite: On-line Distance Learning module completion 3 weeks prior to the event!

    Work Experience

    (Component 3)

    1040 hours of supervised work experience. (Hours prior to attending the training may be included.)

    Download Activity Director Work Hours Verification Form
    Supervised work experience encompasses:

    • Planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating projects and/or programs for residents.
    • Demonstrate your abilities to conduct the functions of Activity Directors.

     

  • Fees

    ACTIVITY DIRECTOR ON-LINE TRAINING (AL & SNF)

    $275 per person

    The course is not transferable & NO REFUNDS will be issued after you purchase the course.

    Please NOTE:  Students will have 6 months from the date of registration, to complete the online coursework & exam. After 6 months, student must re-register at full fee.

    Following completion of the online course, the student will be required to attend an Activities workshop or “Activities Track” at Summer Workshop.

    Please read How to Register to learn more about the registration process.

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    January 2022 Activity Director Workshop

    $ 99/person

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    Summer Workshop

    July 15, 2022 @ Boise Centre

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    Cancellations & No-Shows 
    Cancellations are subject to a $50.00 fee if made more than seven (7) business days prior to the event. There will be no refund or credit granted for “no-shows” and cancelled registration within seven (7) business days of the event. Training dates are subject to change. Additional dates may be added due to demand. Please note — IHCA reserves the right to re-schedule any training that does not meet minimum registration requirements.

  • Activity Track Agenda

    Draft Agenda – will be e-mailed to students 3 weeks prior to event.

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