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[BMEEK 0]

I am applying for the Activity Director position at my facility, however, I am not certified yet but have worked activities for a while now and have had much experience in the field, could they still hire me then have me get certified in the following weeks? (Ohio)

[Pennie 26]

I am applying for the Activity Director position at my facility, however, I am not certified yet but have worked activities for a while now and have had much experience in the field, could they still hire me then have me get certified in the following weeks? (Ohio)

 

 

Hi meek.. you should first find out exactly what Ohio considers "Qualified" not "Certified" .. to work as an AD you need to satisfy Ftag 249 .. Which says basically that you need to have work experience in the field and or have taken a state approved Activity Director Training course..

www.activitydirector.org teaches the MEPAP 1 class which is accepted nationally as the basic training course and also counts towards full NCCAP Certification.

 

make sure you have your work history documented from the facility where you worked with the elderly ..up to the past consecutive 5yrs.. then find a local AD Training class or an Online class and start as soon as possible. The facility will need to have your work history on file, and proof that you are enrolled in a AD Training course .. if the state surveyors visit during your Qualification period they at their own discretion, may cite the facility with a warning and then revisit the citation to make sure that you have completed your course and have the proper state requirements to conduct activities with the elderly..

 

Qualification is the first step to becoming Certified.. you can visit NCCAP.org and view the additional requirments to becoming fully Nationally Certified..

 

Discuss it with your admin and make sure he or she is in agreement and proceed from there...\

 

hope this helps.. thanks, Pennie