96026 - Activity Director - Online

Course Overview

Activity Directors assist those who reside in day treatment, assisted living, and long-term care settings by directing, implementing and evaluating all resident activities. If you want a rewarding and in-demand career helping others, this 100% online course will train you to create, implement and evaluate resident centered activities in resident facilities.

What You'll Learn

• Identify the role of the activity director in today's long-term care environment
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of programming options
• Show awareness of the role of various therapies in activity programming
• Identify the availability, options, and uses for adaptive equipment and interventions
• Discuss the management of resident and community volunteers, including recruitment, training, and recognition
• Demonstrate the ability to perform needed documentation
• Structure planning for optimal use of an environment
• Establish and facilitate group and individual participation