 1. Federal Law, OBRA, states that an activity department
must be directed by a “qualified professional.” One
of the ways to become qualified is to become a Certified Activity
Professional.
2. NCCAP certification is recognized by CMS (formerly
Health Care Financing Administration) as an organization that
certifies activity professionals who work specifically with
the elderly.
3. NCCAP
certification assures administrators and
surveyors that you have met certain professional
standards to become certified.
4. Many
administrators will only hire activity
professionals who are certified.
5. Some
administrators offer a higher salary to a
certified professional.
6. Become NCCAP
certified so others will know that you are
nationally qualified and offering quality
activity service to your residents/clients.
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