HMSV 1125 - Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals I

Institution:

Lakeland Community College

Subject:

Human Services

Description:

This course provides an overview of the activities profession, knowledge of human development in the later adult years and the relationship to activity programming, an understanding of how illness and disability impact the elderly, and an understanding of standards of practice, including regulations and practical experience in the activities field. This course also explores basic activity care planning for improved quality of life in long-term care and methods of service delivery in the activity profession. Students will learn documentation, program planning, working with volunteers/team members, and activity analysis and adaptation. Students must complete a 90-hour field experience for this course. Completion of this course is one step toward certification as an activity professional by the National Certification Council for Activities Professionals (NCCAP). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of completion from the instructor. (12 contact hours: 5 lecture, 7 lab)

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.lakelandcc.edu

Phone Number:

(440) 525-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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