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This activity director training course is a home study self-paced training offering the basic knowledge to fulfill the role of the activity director as defined in the state and federal requirements for nursing facilities and in long term care. Delivered in a self-paced home study format, this program is designed to allow students to complete the training at their own pace! Please note: This course is intended for activity directors in OREGON nursing homes only.

This training will explore all aspects of directing a successful activity department in long term care settings. Activity directors can enroll and begin the training program anytime! This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of documentation, implementing successful programs, meeting the individual needs of all residents, leadership skills, and professional networking. Course content is delivered through multiple avenues including analysis of activity program, client/resident interaction, onsite experience, homework, and research.

Program Includes

• Oregon state and federal requirements for activity services
• Activity program planning and analysis, including creative and meaningful activities for groups and individuals
• Activity services’ role in resident quality of life
• Resident care planning process and communication
• Medical terminology, documentation skills, orientation to medications, and behavior side-effects
• Clinical record documentation and taking histories
• Physical and behavioral changes associated with the aging process
• Ethics for the care provider; confidentiality
• Student forum for networking and support

How it Works

• Submit your registration and payment to OHCA
• Receive your materials packet by mail or fax
• Complete materials packet and return to your instructor within six months
• Receive your certificate of completion!

Your instructor will be available to offer guidance or answer questions throughout the six month program.

Guidelines
This course meets the training requirements of OAR 411-086-0230(1)(a)(D) (Activity Services) for nursing facility activity directors and covers all required topics under OAR 411-086-0230 Exhibit 86-1: 36-Hour Activities Workshop Required Curriculum.

Additional Materials
Students will need access to the following publication. Purchase of book will be the responsibility of the student:

• Activities Keep Me Going and Going, Volume A, 2nd Edition by J. Krupa, M.Miller, C.Peckham, A. Peckham Order from Idyll Arbor, Inc., https://www.idyllarbor.com

Facilitated By
Theresa Thorland, MS, MA, CTRS, ACC, Owner, Activity Director Certification Services

This activity director training course is a home study self-paced training offering the basic knowledge to fulfill the role of the activity director as defined in the state and federal requirements for nursing facilities and in long term care. Delivered in a self-paced home study format, this program is designed to allow students to complete the training at their own pace! Please note: This course is intended for activity directors in OREGON nursing homes only.
This training will explore all aspects of directing a successful activity department in long term care settings. Activity directors can enroll and begin the training program anytime! This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of documentation, implementing successful programs, meeting the individual needs of all residents, leadership skills, and professional networking. Course content is delivered through multiple avenues including analysis of activity program, client/resident interaction, onsite experience, homework, and research.

Program Includes

• Oregon state and federal requirements for activity services
• Activity program planning and analysis, including creative and meaningful activities for groups and individuals
• Activity services’ role in resident quality of life
• Resident care planning process and communication
• Medical terminology, documentation skills, orientation to medications, and behavior side-effects
• Clinical record documentation and taking histories
• Physical and behavioral changes associated with the aging process
• Ethics for the care provider; confidentiality
• Student forum for networking and support