MEPAP 1 is being offered through Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Programs Note: MEPAP1 is composed of 90 hours of classroom instruction and a 90 hour practicum. Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education Programs offer the equivalent to this course, as long as the student successfully completes the two (45 hour) courses listed below. The student must complete "The Basics for a Career as a Long Term Care Professional," and "The Long Term Care Activity Manager and Consultant" The course will meet on weekends with a Saturday/Sunday format. This MEPAP1 course has received NCCAP pre-approval #21420-04. MEPAP1 (part 1): "The Basics for a Career as Long Term Care Activity Professionals" MEPAP1 (part 1) is 45 hours of classroom instruction and 45 hours of clinical practicum. Course number HM01643-Section 0030. Total cost of course is $378 (Tuition $338, Text $40). This is the first half of MEPAP1, the 90-hour Basic Eduction Course, and it gives a solid foundation for the activity professional. It includes: Overview of national certification, Aging & Human Development, State and Federal Regulations, 45 hour Clinical Practicum, and Resident's Rights. The text is: "Long Term Care for Activity Professionals, Recreational Therapists, and Social Services Professionals," 4th edition. This text will be given to you on the first day of class and will be used for MEPAP1 (part 1) and MEPAP1 (part 2). Dates and times for Saturday & Sunday classes: 4 Saturdays: Saturday classes will meet from 8:15am-4:30pm on the following dates: 9/18/2004, 10/02/2004, 10/23/2004, 11/13/2004 3 Sundays: Sunday classes will meet from 12:00pm-4:30pm on the following dates: 9/19/2004, 10/03/2004, 10/24/2004 MEPAP1 (part 2): "The Long Term Care Activity Manager and Consultant" MEPAP1 (part 2) is 45 hours of classroom instruction and 45 hours of clinical practicum. Course number HM01644-0030. (Total cost of course is $378). Uses same text as above. This is the second half of MEPAP1, the 90 hour Basic Education Course, and it includes: Care Planning, Documentation Basics, Medical Terminology, 45 hour clinical practicum, and Program Planning. Dates and times for Saturday & Sunday classes: 4 Saturdays: Saturday classes will meet from 8:15am-4:30pm on the following dates: 11/14/2004, 12/4/2004, 12/18/2004, 1/22/2005, 1/26/2005 3 Sundays: Sunday classes will meet from 12:00pm-4:30pm on the following dates: 11/14/2004, 12/5/2004, 1/23/2005 Classes will be held at: Pimmit Hills Adult Center 7510 Lisle Avenue Falls Church, VA 22043 (website gives detailed directions) click on this link to Fairfax County Public Schools ACE Programs www.fcps.edu/adult.htm (this is in Northern Virginia, close to Washington D.C.) About the Instructor: Melonie Katz, MS, ACC is a nationally certified Activity Consultant through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals) and is a qualified and pre-approved trainer for the MEPAP courses. She has experience as a Residential Counselor, Activity Director, Activity Consultant, and Continuing Education Instructor. She currently works as an Independent Activity Consultant and presents seminars and workshops across the country. She is a former instructor for Heritage Professional Education and Cross Country University. Mrs. Katz founded RecConsulting and has worked with Activity Professionals in twenty-three states. She serves on the Initial Certification Review Board for NCCAP. For more information: or to obtain additional brochures/registration form, Call (703) 227-2250 or email to Carolyn Root at croot@fcps.edu or visit Fairfax County Public Schools - ACE Programs online www.fcps.edu/adult.htm Interested in MEPAP2? (also known as "the Advanced Course") MEPAP 2 also includes 90 hours of classroom instruction and a 90 hour practicum. Students interested in this course should note their interest by calling Carolyn Root, Program Director at (703) 227-2250 or email her at croot@fcps.edu. This class MAY be offered in the Spring of 2005 if there are enough interested students. For specific details about becoming a nationally certified activity professional, such as: AAC - Activity Assistant Certified ADC - Activity Director Certified ADPC - Activity Director Provisionally Certified ACC - Activity Consultant Certified Please contact NCCAP, the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals at NCCAP website at www.nccap.org