Activities: Managing an Effective Program

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ACTMEP

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Identify the key roles and responsibilities of an activities director or life enrichment coordinator.
Discuss group activities and clubs and their contributions to meeting the social, emotional, and physical needs of residents.

Outline:

Section 1: The Building Blocks

What Are Activities?

Be a Detective

Tracking Your Effort

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: It Takes a Village

Benefits of Groups

Tried and True

Putting Plans into Action

Clubs

Knowledge Check

Food

Morning Activities

Afternoon and Evening Activities

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Communication

Communication Techniques

Disinterest

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Activities Professional; Administrators; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.