 Welcome to the NCCAP certification process!
LEVELS
NCCAP Certifies On Three LEVELS:
1. Activity
Assistant Certified - AAC
2. Activity Director Certified - ADC
3. Activity Consultant Certified - ACC
TRACKS
Each of these levels has differing TRACKS to help you obtain
your certification.
Each of these TRACKS has, at minimum, three qualifying components:
A. Academic Education
B. Activity Experience
C. Continuing Education
D. The MEPAP
E. Consulting Experience. (ACC level only)
A. Academic Education
May derive from a wide variety of curriculums: Social Work,
Recreation, Education, Science, and Business degrees. These
are a few of the educational backgrounds that represent our
certified members. Refer to page 5 for more detailed information.
B. Activity Experience
Activity work experience (within past 5 years) with elderly
populations, where at least 50% are 55+ years of age. Some volunteer
work with elderly clients may be applied. Refer to page 5 for
more detailed information.
C. Continuing Education
Current continuing education (within past 5 years): workshops,
seminars, college courses that keep the activity professional
abreast of present trends. NCCAP's Body of Knowledge contains
28 areas of education with many subheadings that are applicable.
Refer to page 6 for more detailed information.
D. The
MEPAP
2nd edition is 180 hours of educational
learning and 180 hours of experiential learning (practicum),
and is required for NCCAP certification. The MEPAP 2nd edition
is (generally presented/taught) divided into 2 teaching portions
of 90 hours each.
Part 1 prepares students for the
basic functions and duties of an activity professional: to design,
deliver, and evaluate services for older adultsacross the continuum
of care.
Part 2 prepares students to apply
principles of management in their role as activity professional:
to provide service through leadership, using principles of planning,
organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.
E. Consulting Experience
May include: advising a group, working one to one, teaching
a class, conducting workshops, publishing professional articles,
supervising students and/or managing 5 or more activity staff
persons. Refer to page 7 for more detailed information.
FEES
The cost of being certified initially ranges from $55 to $75
depending upon the level. Renewal is required every two years
with 20–40 hours of continuing education and a fee of $45.
Refer to page 7 for more detailed information.
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