{"product_id":"activity-director","title":"Activity Director","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis course is designed to give you the training and insight in working with the activity programs in nursing homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES172\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe professional opportunities to care for the growing number of people who will use the supportive assistance offered in day treatment, assisted living, and long-term care settings are expanding faster than professionals can be trained. These positions can be rewarding, challenging, and fulfilling. Activity directors are responsible for directing, implementing and evaluating all resident activities as well as completing comprehensive assessments and care plan goals. Directing the activity course includes planning of activities for both individuals and groups, implementation of the programs, and monitoring the response to the programs in order to determine if the activities meet the care plan goals for residents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will teach you about professionalism, documentation and ethics, working with residents with special needs, and adapting ideas to certain demographics within a facility. It enables activity directors to excel by emphasizing the diverse nature of long term care residents and by providing a variety of activity ideas: creative, spiritual, physical, social, educational and sensory. It also focuses on developing caring and passionate professionals that are able to create, implement and evaluate resident centered activities that are part of the individualized care plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis training is valid in the following states: Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Students in California should enroll in the Activity Assistant course instead.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify the role of the activity director in today's long-term care environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrate knowledge of a variety of programming options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShow awareness of the role of various therapies in activity programming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify the availability, options, and uses for adaptive equipment and interventions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscuss the management of resident and community volunteers, including recruitment, training, and recognition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrate ability to perform needed documentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructure planning for optimal use of an environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish and facilitate group and individual participation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare to work as an activity director at a long-term care or assisted living facility, adult day program, retirement community, or community center\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop the skills needed for a career that will enable you to help others and your community at large\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to best interact and communicate with senior citizens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJump-start your career and develop managerial skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnit 1 \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistory of long-term care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhilosophy of person-centered care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic knowledge of the aging process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMisconceptions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhysical Changes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCognitive changes: Dementia, Alzheimer's\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMental Health\/Illness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePsychosocial needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverview of applicable regulations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Survey Process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOBRA resident rights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRegulations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvocacy in self-determination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResident\/family councils\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnit 2 \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eTypes and techniques used for the admission and discharge process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinciples of documentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic performance skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManagement of internal support staff, budgeting, supplies and outside resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting to know the person\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerson Centered Care Plan Development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluation of care plan effectiveness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnit 3 \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eRole of the Activity Director\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProgramming Options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVarious therapies in activity programming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptions and Uses for Adaptive Equipment and Interventions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManagement of resident and community volunteers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnit 4 \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInfection Control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptimal use of environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish and facilitate group and individual participation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClinical experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 8 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 12 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong Term Care\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should be familiar with using a personal computer, mouse, and keyboard. You should be comfortable in an Internet environment, and have the ability to launch and close activities and navigate to multiple websites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eState Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis program is designed to meet the educational requirements to apply for professional licensure or certification in the states of Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. \u003cem\u003eStudents in California should enroll in the Activity Assistant course instead.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach state's licensure or certification authority is responsible for establishing the requirements for professional licensure or certification in its state. Completing this program does not guarantee professional licensure or certification. Eligibility may also depend on factors like work experience, professional examinations, passing a background check, and other criteria. Students are encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing authority to confirm the requirements for licensure or a certificate in the state where they live, work, or intend to live or work.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCindy Gaschler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCindy Gaschler has worked in the healthcare field since 1999. She began her career as a CNA, then completed her LPN, and continued with an ADN degree. She functioned as a Long-Term Care charge nurse, Inpatient Rehabilitation nurse, MDS Coordinator, and Director of Nursing. Following this she re-enrolled in college and obtained a BSN while performing duties of Human Resources, Staff Development Coordinator, Risk Management, Health Information Management, and Senior Living Manager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive six (6) months to complete the course.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when I complete the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAm I guaranteed a job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. 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