CE Course Schedule
Course Listings as of November 07, 2009 at 2:30pm
Activity Director Certificates
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A completed application (requiring proof of vaccinations, criminal background checks, etc…) is required prior to registering for this program. Information regarding requirements and application is available at www.austincc.edu/ce/hpi under specific program listing/job preparation progrms or by contacting the program coordinator at 512.223.7271.
BASIC ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
Enables an activity director in a Long Term Care setting to complete partial requirements to become eligible for certification by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP), the National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS), or the Consortium of Therapeutic Recreation/ Activities Certification, Inc. Prerequisites: GERS 1004 & GERS 1066.
• GERS 1004 Activity Director (96 hrs)
• GERS 1066 Activity Director Practicum (112 hrs)
GERS 1004 Directing Recreational Activities in Long Term Care Environment
(96.0 hours/$285.00/$15.00 Lab)
Role of the activity director in long term health care facilities. Includes study of history, regulations, communications, advocacy, ethics, service delivery, and volunteer management. This course, when combined with "Long Term Care Activity Directing II" and "Practicum-Gerontology" meets the state requirements to be qualified as an activity director in Texas. Must co-register for GERS 1066.
15 97766 Sep 9 - Nov 30 6:00pm -10:00p MW HBC 406.0 OH Brown, Jeffery L
GERS 1066 Activity Director Practicum
(112.0 hours/$90.00/$13.50 Insurance)
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Corequisite course which complete the requirements of GERS 1041.
15 97354 Sep 9 - Nov 30 TBA HBC TBA OH Brown, Jeffery L
GERS 2032 Advanced Activity Director
(90.0 hours/$265.00/$15.00 Lab)
An advanced course for Activity Professionals which includes activity department responsibilities, a system for developing administrative practices, as well as communication techniques to be used in a facility and with the public. Must co-register for practicum GERS 2066.
x 97767 Sep 8 - Dec 1 6:00pm -10:00p TTh HBC 223.0 OH Brown, Jeffery L
GERS 2066 Advanced Activity Director Practicum
(112.0 hours/$90.00/$13.50 Insurance)
Individually scheduled, practical, workplace training plan developed by the employer, instructor, and student. Corequisite course which completes the requirements of GERS 2032.
x 97355 Sep 8 - Dec 1 TBA HBC TBA OH Brown, Jeffery L
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