This is the next step toward National Certification. It is designed for students who

have completed the MEPAP 2nd Edition Part I: Basic Education Course.

 

Betty Hancock, the course instructor for Missouri State-CCPE's Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals, is an approved provider for:

 

NAAP/NCCAP 90 hours MEPAP 2nd Edition Part II (Video Home Study) for Activity Professional and 90 hours of Practicum pre-approved for 180 Hours of continuing education

 

NCCAP25215-07

Your $750 fee will include:

• 15 VHS tapes of video instruction, presented by experienced gerontology professionals.
• Student Manuals A and B, which include note pages, homework assignments and handouts.
• Individual guidance, instruction and advice from our primary instuctor and staff via telephone and email.

Course Content

 

UNIT I: Professional Responsibilities of the Activity Director

• Regulatory Compliance
• Professional Compliance
• Activity Basis of Operation & Overview of Accountability and Responsibility
• Health and Safety Standards
• Departmental Service and Problem Resolution
  

 

UNIT II: The System of Activity Program Development

• Planning the Activity Program
• Implementing the Program
• Evaluating the Program
  
  

UNIT III: Administrative Practices in the Activity Profession

• Management & Leadership
• Management Writing Skills
• Financial Management
• Personnel Issues
  
  

UNIT IV: Communication

• Interpersonal Relationships with Various Publics
• Group Leadership Skills
• Listening & Responding Skills
  
  

UNIT V: Community Relations

• Facility Policy of Community Relations and Marketing
• Establishing Volunteers Programs and Other Community Resources
• Fundraising and Grant Proposals