Creating the Failure-Free Activity Program

Approvals: NAB,RCFE,ARF, BBS, RN,LVN,MI,OR,KDHE,NCCAP, more.See full description for details.

$98.95

This course takes you through the theory of WHY we lead the activities and WHO they impact. It offers a detailed description of the concept of HOW to assess clients to match them with activities as well as HOW to lead the activities.

Your instructor for this course is David Hahklotubbe, MA. Master of Arts degree in Gerontology, Long Term Care Administration from San Francisco State University. David has been an administrator in many large facilities (80+ beds) with special units for those afflicted with dementia. David is the co-owner/ co-administrator of Choctaw House, a 6-bed RCFE specializing in memory impairment, located in Napa, California. In addition, David is currently the host of a television show on elder care called "Successful Aging Today". Hahk Training & Consulting

Course Outline

Course Objectives

Topics covered in this course include:

Why we need to lead activities
Activities vs. pharmaceuticals: overlooked benefits
Behaviors that can be changed by activities
Who activities benefit most
Identifying the best activities to offer
Basic principles for activity planning
Developing your activity calendar
Getting the whole team on board
Turning everyday tasks into activities
Creating activities tailor made for clients

The learner who completes this course will clearly understand:

The broader perspective of our mission � the whys of leading activities
How activities function as a behavioral modification technique.
How Systems Theory applies to creating high-impact activities.
How to perform a multi-dimensional assessment.
How to truly create failure-free activities (it�s harder than it sounds).
Why creating a schedule is important � and how to do it.
How to create buy-in, interest and discover talent among other staff members.
How to mix in tried and true activities as well as custom ones created just for your clients.
How to match up activities to the unique needs of your clients.
How to apply these principles learned throughout this course.

Course Approvals

NAB: This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators (NAB) and approved for 8 clock hours.
California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS): PCE # 3291
California RCFE and ARF: Approval pursuant to NAB and BBS approval
California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (LVN):#V-10621
Michigan Department of Human Services: Approved for Adult Foster Care Administrators pursuant to Rules 400.14203 and 400.15203
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Approval #: LTS -A1138 (Resident Care)
National Certification Council for Activity Professionals. NCCAP27104-08

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