Activity Director Course

What will I learn?
This course covers everything required to lead an activity department competently and confidently. You will learn how to assess residents, write individualised care plans, and design balanced activity calendars across physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual domains. You will gain hands-on knowledge of federal and state compliance requirements, clinical documentation standards, and survey preparation. Specialised training in dementia-specific programming prepares you to serve residents at every stage of cognitive decline. You will also develop leadership and management skills covering staffing, budgeting, volunteer coordination, and strategic planning. By the end, you will be fully prepared to pursue national certification and advance your career as a recognised activity professional.
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- Assessment & Care Planning: Write individualised, regulation-compliant activity care plans for residents.
- Dementia Programming: Design evidence-based activities that reduce distress across all dementia stages.
- Department Management: Build and lead a fully operational activity department with staff and volunteers.
- Documentation & Compliance: Produce audit-ready records and progress notes that meet federal survey standards.
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