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Activity Directors’
State Approved
36-Hour Training Course
April 12 - 17, 2015
(Attendance on Sunday, April 12, 2015, is
necessary for completion of 36-Hour Course
and for the certificate.)
Sponsored by and
The training held at:
Fred A. Watson Education Center
Georgia Health Care Association
160 Country Club Drive
Stockbridge, Georgia 30281
678-289-6555 fax 678-289-6400
email: [email protected]
Activity Directors’ State-Approved 36-Hour Course
April 12 - 17, 2015
This is a comprehensive introductory course for persons who are new to the field or have had less than
two years of experience in the nursing home or do not have a college degree in the closely related field
of study; therefore, there is a wide range of information. Some of it will be basic and some of it is
quite technical. There is a lot of medical information because our residents are in the nursing home for
medical care. This course is not a “how to make crafts” or even “how to set up a particular activity”
course; however, this course will prepare people for that stage. This course is designed to give you
background information for your position.
If you care to share some of your activity and craft ideas, please bring copies of your information to
share with the other participants. We will make a table available to display the items. Please do not
expect the hotel staff to allow you to use their copy machine or expect GHCA staff to be able to copy it
for you. It is your responsibility if you want to bring information. (This is a great way to share
information and get to know other people.)
Your registration fee includes your coffee breaks, and lunches for Monday - Thursday. We suggest no
on travel alone. Please “buddy up” in groups of three or more if you are going out at night.
There are hotels in the area listed below and a map of the hotels is included in this packet. The hotel
registration time is generally 3:00 p.m. This is a standard time for most hotels. You can register
earlier (or after class), just don’t expect your room to be ready before 3:00 p.m. Be sure you ask for
the Georgia Health Care Association rate.
Comfort Suites, 3540 Cameron Parkway, Stockbridge ($79 rate) .................................. 770-507-0444
Fairfield Inn & Suite, 30 Mill Road, McDonough ($99) ................................................. 770-305-0180
Holiday Inn & Suite, 638 Highway 138 West, Stockbridge ($129) ................................. 678-782-4000
Microtel, 195 Country Club Drive, Stockbridge ($59.95)................................................ 678-782-6100
Super 8, 1451 Hudson Bridge Road, Stockbridge ($49) .................................................. 770-474-5758
GHCA STATE Approved Activity Director's 36 Hour Course - Stockbridge, GA
DAY ONE ___________________________________________________________Sunday, April 12, 2015
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. .............................................................................................................. Course Registration
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. .............................. Activity Director of the Year, Tammy Baker, Gilmer Nursing Home
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ..................................................... Music Therapy – Metro Music Therapy, Mallory Even
DAY TWO _________________________________________________________ Monday, April 13, 2015
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.. ...................................... The Aging Process, Medical Terminology, What’s Being Cited
Speaker: Pam Clayton, R.N., GHCA Vice President of Regulatory Services
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon ............................................................................................................... Lunch Provided
12:00 noon - 4:30 p.m. ...................................................... Survey Process, Activity Regulations, Individualized
.................................................................. Activity Programming, Activity, Documentation, & Resident Rights
Speakers: Sandy Boland, LCSW, ACSW and Cynthia Stice, LMSW
DAY THREE _______________________________________________________ Tuesday, April 14, 2015
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon ...................................... Comprehensive Assessment & Care Planning (MDS, Triggers)
Speakers: Sandy Boland & Cynthia Stice
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. ................................................................................................................. Lunch Provided
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ............................................................................................................................... Hospice
Speaker: Wendy Bonner, Affinis Hospice
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.. ..................Alzheimer’s/Dementia - Speaker: Susan Formby, Alzheimer’s Association
DAY FOUR ______________________________________________________ Wednesday, April 15, 2015
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. . .............................Understanding Activity Planning, Cooking Up An Activity Program
Speaker: Brandi Briscoe & Donna Martin-Estes
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ... ............................................................................Activities with Alzheimer Residents
Speaker: Brandi Briscoe, GSNHAD State Treasurer, Summerhill
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.. ............................................................................................................... Lunch Provided
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. .............................................................................................. Resident Council & Burnout
Speaker: Rita Hudson, AD of the Year 2008, Administrator, Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ...................................................... Therapy’s Role As A Partner in Your Resident’s Care
Speakers: Christy Grimsley, Integra Rehab
DAY FIVE ________________________________________________________ Thursday, April 16, 2015
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ............................................................... Volunteer Programs & Activity Responsibilities
Speaker: Mary Mundy, 2013 Activity Director of the Year
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 noon ....................................................................................................... Lunch on Your Own
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ......................................................... Restorative Activities & Specialized Small Groups
Speaker: Mary Mundy, 2013 Activity Director of the Year, Greene Point Health & Rehabilitation
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ................................................. Dealing with Grief Among Residents, Families, and Staff
Speaker:
DAY SIX ____________________________________________________________ Friday, April 17, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. .......................................... Leisure Awareness/Leisure Education/Therapeutic Activities
Speaker: Vicky Pilgrim
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ....................................................................... So You Want To Be An Activity Director
Speaker: Mary Mundy, GSNHAD State President, Greene Point Health and Rehabilitation
11:00 a.m. - Noon .................................................................................................................... Distribute Certificates & Pins
Activity Director State Approved 36-Hour Course
Registration Form
April 12 – 17, 2015
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Class Registration Fees:
Postmarked On or Before
Postmarked After
April 1, 2015
April 1, 2015
GHCA Member
$435
$535
Per Day Fee
$90
Non-Member Facility
$700
$800
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Facility/Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________ State: _______ Zip: ___________ Phone: (__________) _______________________
►Approved by Administrator or Responsible Party: _____________________________________________
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(1)_________________________________________ Email _______________________________________
(2)_________________________________________Email________________________________________
TO REGISTER :
Complete this form and have it signed by Administrator or Responsible Party.
Complete the Credit Card Authorization below or attach a check for payment of fees.
Copy form before mailing or faxing to:
Georgia Health Care Association
160 Country Club Drive
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Participants MUST attend all 36 education hours with course paid to receive a
certificate.
►Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be in writing (mailed or faxed to 678-289-6400). Full refund will be granted for
cancellations received by April 1, 2015. All “no-shows” and cancellations after April 1, 2015 will be responsible for full
registration fee plus processing fee if applicable.
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