NCCAP'S TRAIN THE TRAINER FOR MEPAP 

The Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) is the required curriculum to attain Professional Certification with NCCAP. It meets the highest CMS standard to direct an activity department and deliver life-enriching activities for physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. 

NCCAP licenses qualified educators to deliver the MEPAP curriculum. When approved, Licensed Instructors receive the entire curriculum, including slide decks, teaching strategies, speaker notes, teaching resources, coursebook, class and practicum assignments, quizzes, and final exams.

In order to become a Licensed Instructor, educators are required to submit documentation for review and approval that demonstrates they meet the criteria to become a Licensed Instructor with NCCAP.

Approved educators must agree to comply with the terms of the NCCAP License Agreement and take a Train the Trainer course that introduces the curriculum and related materials.

The fee to register and take the Train the Trainer is $750.00. If for any reason you do not qualify to become a Licensed Instructor you will be refunded this fee less a $30.00 processing fee.

LICENSED INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS

The following criteria are used to assess and verify the competency of educators who seek to become a Licensed Instructor with NCCAP. This information is reviewed on a case-by-case basis:

  1. Academic Education. Formal education achieved including major and minor areas of study related to the subject matter of activities, life enrichment, healthcare, long-term care, or other related sectors.

  2. Teaching Credentials. Education and training courses, certificates, or credentials related to the subject matter of activities, life enrichment, healthcare, long-term care, or other related sectors.

  3. Teaching Experience. Documented experience teaching or training in a formal program related to the subject matter of activities, life enrichment, healthcare, long-term care, or other related sectors.  MUST provide 3 letters of reference from employers, clients, or educators that attest to your ability to provide education and training. Note these individuals may be contacted for verification.  MUST provide a list of all relevant teaching experience including course title, topical outline, type of course (workshop, in-service, etc.), number of hours, date, and location of courses delivered.

  4. Professional Credentials. Any related professional credentials or qualifications related to the subject matter of activities, life enrichment, healthcare, long-term care, or other related sectors.

  5. Work Experience. Documented work experience in activities, life enrichment, healthcare, long-term care, or other related sectors.  MUST provide a official signed letter on current employer letterhead stating title and dates of employment.  MUST provide a sequential list of employers with titles and dates of employment over the last 10 years.

  6. Train the Trainer. Successful completion of the applicable Train the Trainer Course.  All training dates are mandatory.

  7. Mentor Program. Successful completion of the applicable Mentor Program.  

    Individuals seeking to be licensed to deliver the MEPAP must successfully complete a Mentor Program. This requires the individual to deliver 2 or more modules of the MEPAP under the observation of an assigned NCCAP Mentor who will evaluate and verify the following competencies which come from the 2019 Ohio Department of Education Standards for Educators and Mentors:

    1. Knowledge of Students and Their Development
    2. Creates an Effective Learning Environment
    3. Understands Subject Matter
    4. Plans and Designs Appropriate Learning Experiences
    5. Uses On-going Assessment to Monitor Student Learning
    6. Develops Professional Practice


  8. Renewal. Complete an Instructor Refresher Course and meet renewal requirements every 2 years.

  9. License Agreement. After review and approval, you are required to sign and abide by the terms of the NCCAP Licensed Instructor Agreement.

  10. Website. You are required to have your own website with a dedicated page for this course. The language and images for this page will be provided by NCCAP.  

 

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