priscillad 1 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Hi, Im Priscilla and im in MEPAP1 and started in April. I have acquired a lot knowledge taking this class and look forward to taking Mepap2 in 2 months. Provided with resourses, networking, and in depth understanding, Im truly blessed to have been given the opportunity to be in the class. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinapena 0 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Hello ... My name is Dina and I have been in activity's for a little over a year. Im currently going to school to become an activity director. I work with assist living.. I have been in the healthcare field for 13 years as a CNA and CMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnmfm 1 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Hi, I'm Ellen and I'm in the MEPAP1 course. There's only one week left but it seems like we just started. I can't wait to use everything I've learned although I have written a few programs to specific needs already. It felt great! It will be nice to get back to a regular sleep schedule. These past few weeks have been exhausting. I think of all the new ideas I have for work and I know it's all worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patfuller 1 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Hello everyone, My name is Patricia Fuller and I'm in the class MEPAP1-040417 and this is the last week of our course. It's been a long journey but I enjoyed it alll. I want to say thanks to all those who shared is course with me. I chat room conversations was such an learning source of impormation for me. It's been great to have gotten to know you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominiqueSOW 1 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 Mabuhay!! (Welcome!) I am Dominique Wieland, from Camp Hill, PA- works in Carlisle and Mechanicsburgs. I am from the beautiful 7,102 island of the Philippines. I had been a Postmaster for 12 years before I migrated here so far it is my 9 years here now and my accent had a lil bit improved I had been a CNA for many years already and it was luckily I was trained doing activity as part of my Float position in Messiah Lifeways since then I realized that is what I love to be doing. I can be all at one in one job! ( a teacher, an artist, comedian, bit singer bit dancer, etc etc ) - since then my life were never boring! I am happier when I come home and my back wasnt aching as when I do CNA job. I am about to finish MEPAP1. I would like to thank my AD in Thornwald Home who encourages me to do this schooling coz I love it so much and looking forward to do the MEPAP2 sometime this year. It was challenging having 2 jobs, family and doing the MEPAP but I have no regret at all. It made me a better person and it improved my skill in using microsoft and the subject matter here are all relevant to what we are doing. I am so blessed to be in the class meeting new people all around USA and speaking the same language " Activities Professional Language".. Chat rooms are informative and although it is a fast interaction- very useful in planning future activities.. so always have your pen and paper ready. I am hoping to continue my education here to keep me updated, enjoy friendship with my fellow classmates and it makes my drive always energized in doing my AA job. Hoping to be an AD someday..........may take awhile but while waiting for that day.. I will keep enhancing myself with job experience and continue educating myself online. For those who are new- sit back and relax it could be a bumpy ride but if you give time for this-- you will be in the finish line. Just now every topic and assignments are worth it! If there is anything I can do for you to help! please give me a buzz through my email--- dsowieland@yahoo.com. God bless everyone! Maraming Salamat! (Thank you very much) Dominique 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikiaWyche 0 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Hi Members, My name is Nikia I'm currently an Activities Coordinator in Pa. I have been in Activities for 16 years. I'm super excited to network and share ideas. I'm looking forward to taking MEPAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynkarnes76 0 Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hello All. My name is Cynthia Karnes. I live in Wilmington, DE. I work as a Recreation Assistant at an ACTS Continuing Living Community, in the Healthcare section. I am currently in Mepap 1 through ADN. It is challenging keeping up with all the weekly and practicum assignments, but it has pushed me in to learn about the ins and outs of becoming an AD and of course to be a better Recreation Assistant to my residents. I am grateful to have found this community to network with and learn from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deseried 0 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Hello!!! My name is Deserie and I am on my final week of MEPAP1 it has been challenging to get through the semester because not only did I start school but I started a new job. I had been an Activity Director at an Alzheimer's Activity Center for 5 years before coming to a Memory Care Facility. For 5 years I did more running the facility and managing the staff than actually implementing the activities myself. The past 3 months have been a change of pace to say the least! I learned a lot in this course with Kathy she is super available and replies to questions and concerns very quickly I really appreciated that! I am taking a short break between 1 and 2. I do plan on taking the second half I'm just not in any rush to do so at the moment! Good luck everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseecking 0 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Hi my name is Josee King. I am almost finished the MEPAP1 course and it has been a positive experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancyaking 0 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Hi my name is Nancy and i am in the mepap 1 almost done!!!!! just in time for the holidays i hope i am in right place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhirczak 0 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 Hello everyone! I too am an Activity Director and have been for about 17 years. I am working toward my certification, as it is helping me learn up to date information and I am learning new ideas from my classmates. I am very excited about the MEPAP courses, just completed my ME1 and will now be moving on to MEPAP 2. Wish me luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad39 0 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Hi my name is Thad Schuler. I have been an activity director for 2 years and four months. They have made it mandatory that all activity directors have to be certified here in Washington state. That is part of the reason I am taking the course. I have been working in the long term care industry over the past 24 years. I have learned some valuable information from the MEPAP course 1. I am looking forward to taking MEPAP2 to acquire even more knowledge. I am looking forward to working with all of you and wish each and everyone of you the best of luck in the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdevries 0 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hello! My name is Kristin and I have been in the Activities/Life Enrichment field for 11 years. I started in an Assisted Living and Independent Living environment, as the Life Enrichment Director, in the Minneapolis, MN area. I then moved on to Assisted Living and Memory Care and currently am Activities Director at a long-term care facility in MN, where I have been for one year. I absolutely love what I do and am thrilled to continue learning and gaining knowledge each day. Blessed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathryn1 1 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hello- My name is Kathryn Watson. I am working on my MEPAP1-100317 certification part 1. For me, activity director training is in-depth training for working, teaching, enhancing, and motivating seniors in the most lawful highly respectful and righteous way in memory care, skilled nursing, group homes, and assistant living... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBerumen 0 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Hello! My name is David Berumen and I have been a Life Enrichment Assistant at a community near Seattle, Washington for 2 years! I was directed to this education by my General Manager and have love every second of it. I look forward to using these message boards as an incredible resource as my career continues to grow and expand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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