GER 480 - Practicum in Gerontology

Credit Hours: 3
Students are prepared for the basic functions and duties of an activity professional: to design, deliver, and evaluate activity services for older adults across the continuum of care. This course requires 50 contact hours under the supervision of a certified activity director in a nursing facility. This course satisfies the educational requirements for MEPAP-I (Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals in Gerontology—Part I) and is the requirement for state certification as a nursing home activities director as set forth by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP).
Prerequisite(s) GER 370 or permission of instructor