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MEPAP ADC Part 2
Date and time is TBD
|Live, Virtual Classroom (Zoom)
Learn how to lead and manage an Activity Department in a long-term care setting. This course will focus on leadership, management principles, communication skills, and coaching methods to help you provide the best leadership for your activity department.
Time & Location
Date and time is TBD
Live, Virtual Classroom (Zoom)
About the event
An interactive, positive learning environment, and a good way to learn!
COURSE STRUCTURE
Classes will meet each Thursday, at 5:00 pm and will end at 9:30 pm. In addition, before each class you will read and comment on articles, watch videos, participate in an online discussion room, and complete learning activities as part of your classroom learning. Completion of a weekly review/quiz activity will be required. Practicum assignments for each unit will reinforce the 5 functions of management and build leadership skills.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Opportunities for networking and team collaboration
- Development of the vision of the department, goal setting, and planning strategies
- Daily problem-solving of critical issues such as organization, time management, and delegation
- Evaluation of leadership strengths, effective communication strategies, and conflict management
- Techniques for training and motivating to gain support
- Management strategies for volunteer recruitment and retention
- Monitoring and assuring quality standards for the activity department
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
I’m Natalie B. Davis, and I will be your guide, facilitator, and instructor for the MEPAP Part 2. It is fast paced, exciting, and I look forward to meeting you! I bring history and experience, as well as a vision for the future of activity and engagement services to the classroom. Dr. Hayley Moseley will be sharing her expertise throughout the course as well.
I began my career in 1974 as a Therapeutic Recreation Professional. I have a BA in Psychology and a MA in Therapeutic Recreation. I began teaching training courses for Activity Professionals in 1981 and have recently completed training courses for online curriculum development and delivery.
My passion is passing on the knowledge and wisdom that I have gained as an ActivityProfessional to YOU to enable YOU to make the difference YOU want to make.
My credentials include ACC/EDU CDP CADDCT, CMDCP and CMDCPT, Talking Mats Licensed Trainer, Brain Health Coach TBH, and Certified CTRAC Instructor/Texas Certified CCI/TXC.