Long-Term Care Activity Coordinator

The North Carolina Division of Facility Services requires activity coordinators in adult care homes and nursing facilities to complete at least 50 hours of training in an approved course. In addition, activity coordinators in nursing facilities and adult care homes must complete at least 10 hours in documentation, including the assessment and care planning processes. In this course, students receive the basic training needed to start a career as an activity coordinator in a health care setting. The course is designed to provide the skills necessary to develop a program of activities in accordance with federal and state regulations and the interests and physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident in long-term care. Upon successful completion, participants are qualified to work in a nursing facility as an activity coordinator/director.

Course Objectives

Upon successfully completion of this course, participants will be able to perform the skills necessary to develop a program of activities, in accordance with federal and state regulations and the interests and physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident in long-term care. Participants are qualified to work in a nursing facility as an activity coordinator/director.

Outline of instruction

Overview of the Activity Professional
- Historical background
- Agencies and institutions
- The activity professional
- Regulations

Human Development
- Introduction
- Physical changes in body appearance and composition
- Impact of illness and dysfunction on normal aging medications

The Elderly
- Universal needs of the elderly
- Human development and aging
- Spirituality of aging
- Psychosocial needs of the elderly

Standards of Practice
- Code of ethics
- Personal health management
- Personal characteristics
- Professional standards
- Professional attitude toward residents
- Right-to-life/right-to-die issues

Communication with Residents and Staff

Activity Care Planning for Quality of Life
- Frame of reference for care planning
- Documentation

Methods of Service Delivery in the Activity Profession
- Resident
- Program scope
- Adaptations

CEUs

6

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

High school diploma

Text and Supplies Needed

All required handouts provided by the instructor. Recommended textbook "Long-Term Care for Activity Professionals and Recreation Therapy" by Elizabeth Best-Martini, MS CTRS, ACC Mary Anne Weeks, MPH, SSC, and Pricilla Wirth, MS, RRA ISBN :978 1882 883691

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

25 hours of practicum are required. Students are responsible to complete their practicum by the end of the class. Instructor will guide the students with referrals for practicum.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
All required assignments and practicum sessions must be completed to successfully pass the course.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

People who have a strong desire to help individuals in a senior environment.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Nursing home, adult day care homes, health care facilities, senior center camps

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

NC Works

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Activity planners

Activity coordinator

Activity supervisor

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
[email protected]