Harper College will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities may include trips, entertainment, socials, fitness and crafts.
Harper College’s 36-hour Activity Director training program meets IDPH requirements and prepares you for certification in this vital long-term healthcare role. This blended (online and on-campus) course covers topics such as:
To get started in this people-focused field, see our schedule of the Upcoming Courses or visit the How to Register page.
This course provides instruction to students to meet the 36-hour IDPH requirement for activity directors, activity aides/assistants, and others involved with long-term care residents. Participants are instructed on how to develop unique programming to meet the recreational needs of residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, intellectual disabilities, and serious mental illness.
Some CPE courses may be eligible for grants and scholarships on a limited basis. We encourage you to apply for funding to learn more about options that may be available to you. To apply, please complete the Scholarship Application form.
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