Course Descriptions 2008-2009 Catalog

Activity Professional Training

APT 110 ACTIVITY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING I
8 CREDITS
Introduces students to the profession and its framework. This course will discuss behavioral sciences and its relationship to the late adult years, methods of service delivery and assessment and care planning practices. Successful completion of this course, APT 188, APT 210 and APT 288 satisfies the requirement of completion of a state approved activity program by Federal Regulation F249 for Medicare, Medicaid certified long care facilities and the requirement for the completion of the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) approved by the National Certification Council of Activity Professional (NCCAP).
PREREQUISITE: High School diploma or GED.
COREQUISITE: APT 188.

APT 188 Basic Education Practicum
2 Credits
This course is the practical experience portion of the APT 110 course and together with APT 110, APT 201 and APT 288 satisfy the requirement of completion of a state approved activity course by Federal Regulation F249 for Medicare/Medicaid certified long term care facilities and the requirement for completion of the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) approved by the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals (NCCAP). The student will demonstrate an understanding of the provision of activity services in a long-term care setting (nursing home, assisted living, adult day program, etc.) and the ability to contribute to the quality of life for the persons served in that setting through supervised learning experiences.
COREQUISITE: APT 110.

APT 210 ACTIVITY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING II
8 Credits
Introduces students to leadership and management skills. This course will also discuss client advocacy, community relations and volunteer management. Successful completion of this course, APT 110, 188 and 288 satisfies the requirement of completion of a state approved activity course by Federal Regulation F249 for Medicare, Medicaid certified long-care facilities and the requirement for the completion of the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) approved by the National Certification Council of Activity Professional (NCCAP).
PREREQUISITES: APT 110 and APT 188.
COREQUISITE: APT 288.

APT 275 Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.

APT 285 Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.

APT 288 Advanced Management Practicum
2 Credits
This course is the practical experience portion of the APT 210 course and together with APT 110, 188 and 210 satisfies the requirement of completion of a state approved activity course by Federal Regulation F249 for Medicare/Medicaid certified long term care facilities and the requirement for completion of the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) approved by the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals (NCCAP). The student will demonstrate an understanding of the management and leadership skills needed to be an activity professional in a long term care setting (nursing home, assisted living, adult day program, etc.).
PREREQUISITE: APT 110, APT 188.
COREQUISITE: APT 210.

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