Activity Director

Time to Completion:

Daytime

Schedule:

8 Weeks

What You’ll Learn

This course is designed to provide basic training to individuals desiring to become an Activity Director in a healthcare related setting, such as long term care or assisted living facilities or adult care homes.

This course follows the state approved course outline including:

(1) an overview of the Activity Director profession,

(2) Human Development and the Aging Process,

(3) Standards of Practice,

(4) Activity Care Planning, and

(5) Methods of Service Delivery.

Outcomes

Completing the entire 60 hours of training will qualify you to work as an Activity Director in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility.

The course will also contain a 25-hour practicum experience at a local facility.

Legend:

AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)

LLocal Requirement

IInstructional Service Agreement

UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)

GGlobal Distinction

RRequisite(s)

Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at FTCC.

Legend:

AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)

LLocal Requirement

IInstructional Service Agreement

UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)

GGlobal Distinction

RRequisite(s)

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED/High School Transcript OR

College Diploma/College Transcript (showing graduation date).

You must present either of these when you register.

Estimated Cost

Registration: $190.00 (Campus Access, Parking and Security (CAPS) Fee included $5.00)

Books:

Long Term Care for Activity Professionals and Recreational Therapists (7th Ed)

Optional Books: (recommended but not required):

Activities Keep Me Going & Going… Volume A & B

* all prices are subject to change

Contact the bookstore (336.734.7219) for current textbook prices.

Contact Information

For more information or to register, please contact a Student Care Representative at 336-734-7718.

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Forsyth Tech is located at:

2100 Silas Creek Parkway,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103