Alzheimers

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

On To Part 2!

Congratulations!  Salina Henke, Williston, ND has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals-Part 1).  This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals). NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 680). For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

Webinar- Ftag 679

Upcoming NCCAP Free Online Webinar

Tuesday, November 28, 2017 @7pm est

The New Regulations: Ftag 679
Presented by Dawn Worsley
Activities: Do they meet the needs and preferences of each resident?

Please click the link below to join the webinar: 

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Residents' Rights Month and ce

October is “Residents’ Rights Month,” an annual event designated by Consumer Voice to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities. Residents’ Rights Month is a time to raise awareness of these rights and celebrate residents.  This year's theme, "It's All About Me: My Life, My Care, My Choices." 
Go to http://theconsumervoice.org/events/residents-rights-month-2017#packet  for information on “Residents’ Rights Month”.

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Way To Go!

Congratulations!

Chelsey Dahl --Eventide of Moorhead, Mn, has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Second Edition. This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals). NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249/680). For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— http://activitydirector.weebly.com/ #activitydirector

Saturday, July 22, 2017

CEUS FOR YOU

Umbrella of Dementia-One of Many-Vascular Dementia 

Umbrella of Dementia-One of Many-Vascular Dementia
NCCAP approved 6.5 contact hours
 NCCAP APPROVAL # NCCAP 50053-
PRE-APPROVED FOR 6.5 CLOCK HOURS(all items sent by email)

Course Requirements:   Materials are sent to you and you will  take the pretest, read and complete all items as outlined in the directions information, and take the post test .  You will receive all items by email and will return all items by email, fax, and or scanning.  Once the materials are received and a passing grade is determined, your certificate will be emailed to you.  Computer with Internet connection needed for this CEU.
Course Content: The reading and tasks you complete will give you an increased level of understanding  of Vascular Dementia; you will also be looking at up to date resources to better understand this topic.
Content meets NCCAP Body of Knowledge Topic areas 16,21

Friday, July 21, 2017

Congratulations!

Congratulations! Kelly Ritter, Director of Recreation of Restore Health, White Plains, MD, has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Second Edition. This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals). NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249). For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Going Into a Great Profession

Congratulations!  Sandra Ratliff, Oxford Ohio has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals).  This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals). NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249). For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Friday, April 21, 2017

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Awe-inspiring!

Congratulations! Wendy Bugos, Director of Activities, Hill Top Home, Killdeer ND has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Part 1.  This course is North Dakota state approved.  This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals). NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249). For more on the MEPAP course and or ceus— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

Thursday, April 6, 2017

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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Thank you!

Thank you for looking at ADC Track 6- Thank you to all that took my  Ceu's.
If you still need the documentation component, you can go to the following link:
Documentation CEU THAT WORKS FOR TRACK 6
Check out this article on the certification Opportunity


Click on the link above!
To assist with those wishing to pursue or help another pursue the ADC Track 6 -
ADC Track 6 Scenarios
SOMEONE NEW
1. High school diploma and/or GED
2. The completion of both MEPAP courses - MUST have been completed between (2002 - present) – verified by submitting a certificate of completion, signed by the pre approved instructor
3. 6 years (12,000 hours) of current activity experience –within the past 10 years
4. 40 hours of continuing education – 20% (8 hours) of which specifically addresses activity documentation (MDS, care planning etc).
5. Pass NCCAP Exam
*Completes the ADC Track 6 form, (or writes ADC Track 6 on the NCCAP application) might do both
*Submits the 90.00 ADC level fee
SOMEONE CURRENT and LEVEL Changing
*Completes the FRONT cover of the NCCAP application, writes ADC Track 6 on the NCCAP application, also checks level change, and submits;
1. the 10 additional ce’s – they MUST be on documentation if not already, if already have 10 of their CURRENT 30 ce’s on documentation, just need the 10 of anything additional ce’s
2. level change fee of 70.00
SOMEONE LATE and LEVEL Changing
*Completes the FRONT cover of the NCCAP application, writes ADC Track 6 on the NCCAP application, also check level change/renew, and submits;
1. 40 ce’s, 10 MUST be on documentation
2. level change fee of 70.00 AND the renewal fee of 75.00 (if after 1/1/17) AND the 55.00 late fee
**For anyone with an expired certification over one year, email info@NCCAP.org
ANY current AAC, or ADPC, IF they submit all the required areas to level change to the ADC Track 6, CAN complete a level change application and submit the required items and the level change fee. (just like any other level change from the past).

Awesome!

Congratulations! Elsabet Haile, Director of Recreation of Barclay Friends, Chester, PA, has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Second Edition. This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals). NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249). For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

Sunday, March 19, 2017

So Proud!!

Congratulations!

Beth Bentz of Veteran's Affair Medical Center of Syracuse, New York, has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Second Edition. This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals). NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249). For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— http://activitydirector.weebly.com/ #activitydirector

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Way to go!

Congratulations!
Robin Jackson of Perry Community Hospital at Linden, Tn has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Part 1. This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals). NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249). For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— http://activitydirector.weebly.com/ #activitydirector

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Congratulations!

Congratulations!
Julie Clark of Greenfield Health Services, MA has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Part 1. This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals). NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249). For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— http://activitydirector.weebly.com/ #activitydirector

Monday, January 9, 2017

CMS

CMS Unveils Consumer Websites for Comparing Rehab Facilities, LTC Hospitals

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has unveiled two new websites for consumers that include information about the quality of inpatient rehabilitation facilities and long-term care hospitals.
Under federal law, these health care organizations are required to report quality data to CMS on various quality measures and health outcomes, such as regarding pressure ulcers or readmissions.
CMS says the websites will be optimized for mobile use. The sites are available online at medicare.gov/inpatientrehabilitationfacilitycompare and medicare.gov/longtermcarehospitalcompare.

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Free Ceu's

NCCAP is once again offering FREE chat ce's for National Activity Professionals January 23, 2017 as follows;
Sherri Barzak, ACC - 9am-12noon EST–Planning a Strong Activity Program on a Dementia/Memory Care Unit
Jane Anderson, ACC - 12-3pm-EST -Gratitude and Attitude in the Activity Profession
Bryan Rife, ADC - 7-10pm-EST - Facilitating the Use of Technology in the Activity Profession
Each topic will be offered three times during the allotted time frame. You will get 1 CE for attending each topic and completing the form located on the NCCAP website. Attend all three sessions and get 3 FREE CE's after submitting the required form located on the nccap website.
To access the chat on Jan 23rd, 2017, you will need to go here:
Chatzy.com/88603477161726


**NCCAP is not responsible for any technical difficulties you may experience with the chat server. Please do not contact the NCCAP office if you experience technical issues during the chat**