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1.“_______ _______Care” – For the purposes of this subpart, person-centered care means to2. _____ on the resident as the2. ________ of control and 3. _________ the resident in making their own 4.__________ and having 5. ________over their daily lives. (Definitions - §483.5)
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F-TAG 1._______ACTIVITIES. §483.24(c)(1) The 2._______ must provide, based on the
3. ___________ _________ and 4. ______ _______ and the 5.____________________ of each resident, an 6.____________ to support residents in their choice of activities, both facility-sponsored
7.________ and 8.__________ activities and 9.___________________ activities, designed to meet the 10.________ of and support the11._________ 12_______________, and 13.____________well-being of each resident, encouraging both 14,____________ and 15.______________ in the community.
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ADRIANNA CARPENTER, ANDALUSIA MANOR ANDALUSIA, ALABAMA RECENTLY COMPLETED THE NATIONAL EXAM AND BECAME AN ADC-Activity Director Certified through NCCAP.
Her advice-- I guess some advice would be - Utilize the resources available to you. They are out there for a reason! Really incorporate what you are learning in your daily life. And finally, do not give up and do not second guess yourself. Becoming Activity Director Certified was one of the best decisions I have ever made.!
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NCCAP Certification
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In 1986
the National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP) created NCCAP as
the official credential of the Activity Profession. Based on CMS F658, NAAP
establishes Professional Standards of Practice and requiring the Modular
Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) for NCCAP Certification.
For over 30 years, NCCAP Certification has been the Gold Standard for
life-enriching activities. NCCAP is the only certification that meets the
credentialing standards of ICE and NCCA. NCCAP
offers the following Professional Certifications to meet Federal and State
requirements: 1.
ACTIVITY PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED (APC) APC
ensures individuals who meet NCCAP standards have the knowledge and
experience to work in long-term care and enhance quality of life through
activities and engagement. The required curriculum is MEPAP-1 APC and must be
renewed every 2 years with 20 CE hours. 2.
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR CERTIFIED (ADC) ADC is
the NCCAP standard that ensures the competency to lead and direct an
activities and life enrichment team and program. ADC requirements vary
depending on education and work experience. The required curriculum is both
MEPAP 1-APC and MEPAP 2-ADC, and an independently-administered National Exam.
ADC must be renewed every 2 years with 30 CE hours. 3.
PROFESSIONAL EQUIVALENCY AND EXPERIENTIAL TRACK FOR ADC NCCAP
offers a path to ADC for Allied Professionals who possess current AT-BC,
MT-BC, COTA, CTRS, or OTR and is awarded based on passing the National Exam.
Additionally, individuals with at least 10 years of experience in Activities
and with at least 5 years currently in a management role can apply for ADC
our Experiential Track that requires essay writing and the National Exam.
4.
ACTIVITY CONSULTANT CERTIFIED (ACC) Individuals
who possess current ADC or related experience may obtain ACC to meet NCCAP
standards to provide consulting services to an activity program, staff or
department. ACC requirements vary depending on education, work experience,
and passing the National Exam. ACC must be renewed every 2 years with 40 CE
hours. 5.
ENGAGEMENT CERTIFICATIONS NCCAP
offers a variety of shorter curriculums for certification in specific
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