A New Day Magazine
Gary Grimm & Associates is the publisher of A NEW DAY Magazine-the magazine just for you, the busy activity professional. Subscriber's receive six issues each year and each issue contains material appropriate for that season. In each issue you will find a calendar for each month, several pages that are ready to duplicate, and ideas for small groups sessions as well as ideas for bulletin boards and decorations that all participant can enjoy. We have received many positive comments about our reminiscing units. Party and get-together ideas, craft projects, and snack ideas can also be found in each issue.

In addition to A NEW DAY, Gary Grimm & Associates has a full line of products to enhance any activities program for seniors.

Please call 800-442-1614, fax 217-357-6763, e-mail anewday@mchsi.com, or write Gary Grimm & Associates, PO BOX 378, Carthage, IL 62321 to request a free sample of A NEW DAY and a catalog. Website: http://www.anewdaymagazine.com & http://www.activitymaterials.com/anewday.html



Bi-Folkal was organized as a non-profit corporation in 1976 to encourage reminiscence and the sharing of experiences between the generations. Their complete program packages are available at many public libraries throughout the country. Other ready-to-use activity materials are now available at a price everyone can afford.

Give Bi-Folkal a call to ask for their catalog and to get a free subscription to their quarterly newsletter of activity ideas. Call toll-free 1-800-568-5357 or fax 608-251-2874 or you can write to:

Bi-Folkal Productions, Inc
809 Williamson Street
Madison, WI 537703

Visit their new website at http://www.bifolkal.org/



Idyll Arbor publishes some of the best-known books for activity professionals. Thousands of copies of  Long Term Care for Activity and Social Services Professionals have been used in NCAAP's Basic Education Course.  The Professional Activity Manager and Consultant was published in association with the National Association of Activity Professionals.

We have dozens of other books and assessments that will help you with activity ideas, provide information about the people you serve, and help you do your job more effectively and with less stress.

Here's a web page with great activity books for a wide range of clients. Down at the bottom of the page, be sure to check out some of the other books we have to help you with other aspects of your work.

For more information or to receive a catalog, please call us toll-free 888-97BOOKS, e-mail sales@IdyllArbor.com, visit our web site at www.IdyllArbor.com, or write Idyll Arbor, PO Box 720, Ravensdale, WA 98051.



Certification Home Study Course
Taught by Theresa Thorland CTRS/ACC

Documentation
6 Hour Correspondence Study Course

The purpose of this course is to develop a system of documentation that supports the delivery of care to the residents you serve. Throughout this course the student will assess resident needs, develop a care plan, establish goals along with expected outcomes, document interventions, and evaluate the accuracy of the care plan. 

The instructor has incorporated various methods of learning into this course giving the student an opportunity for hands on learning.

The correspondence course format is designed to allow the student to work at their own pace with completion within 60 days of registration. Developed and taught by a professional with over 23 years experience in the activity field

MEPAP Part 1 and 2
Second Edition Home Study Format

The Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) 2nd Edition is designed for those persons who are employed or plan to be employed as Activity Professionals in long term care settings. These include; nursing homes, assisted living, board and care homes, or other retirement communities. The MEPAP 2nd Edition consists of a minimum of 360 hours. Course content includes homework assignments, research, on site experience, client interaction, book and movie review and analysis, peer interviews as a few examples, and a final exam. The student will learn leadership skills, professional networking, resource compiling, assessment, and documentation.

The Home Study course format is designed to allow the student to work at their own pace with completion within 12 months of registration. Developed and taught by a professional with over 23 years experience in the activity field.

These courses are approved by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP)

Instructor
Theresa Thorland, CTRS/ACC
E-mail: dtntt@wctatel.net

Telephone:
641-584-2869 
Central Time Zone

Instructor #: 
 NCCAP24010-07-NT

Pre-approval #:
NCCAP25121-09-M2-NT

About the Instructor:

  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

  • Activity Consultant Certified

  • BS in Community Recreation

  • MS in Experiential Education

  • MA in Health Education

  • Minnesota State Wide Activity Professionals member

  • Founding Partner of Quality of Life Alliance

  • Recipient of Care Providers of Minnesota's 2001 Rising Star Award

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