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.
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.
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 9 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
activity services for older adults across 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.
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.
FEES:
Activity Consultant Certified, ACC $80.00
Activity Director Certified, ADC $70.00
Activity Director Provisionally Certified, ADPC $65.00
Activity Assistant Certified, AAC $60.00
