NATIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR THE ACTIVITY PROFESSIONAL

Activity professionals are the foundation of person-centered care and quality of life, using individualized activities to support each person’s goals, preferences, and well-being.

NCCAP Certification validates the professional knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to provide quality person-centered care. Certification confirms your ability to assess, document, care plan, communicate, engage, motivate, and enhance quality of life while meeting Professional Standards of Practice.

Since 1986, NCCAP has been recognized by CMS for meeting the highest standards in activity professional certification. NCCAP has educated, trained, and certified more than 150,000 caregivers and continues to set the standard for excellence in person-centered care and quality of life.

Benefits of NCCAP Certification include:
     _Competency in interdisciplinary assessment, documentation, and care planning.
     -Meets the highest CMS standards to direct an activities department.
     -Assures administrators and surveyors of competency in providing required care and services.
     -The only certification that meets National Standards of Practice.
     -Nationally recognized and portable across states.
     -Required or preferred by many nursing home organizations.
     -NCCAP certified professionals remain in their roles longer due to stronger knowledge, confidence,
              and commitment to quality care.

Begin your journey toward national certification as a Certified Activity Director.