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Basic Training for Activity Professionals
36-Hour State Approved Course
September 22-26, 2008

KAHCF Training Center - Get Driving Directions
9403 Mill Brook Road
Louisville, KY 40223 

Description of Seminar
This 36-hour state approved course satisfies the requirements to "qualify" as an Activity Professional in a long term care facility. The course will be taught by a variety of experts that include Activity Directors currently working in Kentucky long term care facilities whose combined experience exceeds 50 years. Additionally, the agenda will include a full day of training by a member of NAAP (National Association of Activity Professionals). There will also be presentations by representatives of Healthcare Excel and The Alzheimer's Association.

This 5-day program offers an in-depth study of resident and activity programming for their special needs. It will include a review of CMS's new survey guidelines for F248 (Activities) and F249 (Activity Director Qualifications) and CMS's new Investigative Protocol and a Psychosocial Outcomes Severity Grid that surveyors will utilize during the survey process. This program is designed to prepare the participants to function ethically and effectively in the prevailing health care climate. A "Certificate of Completion" will be awarded to participants who complete the course.

Topics Covered
This program is designed to help the activity professional -

• Understand the aging process
• Understand the role, purpose, and scope of activities programming
• Review the Activities & Psychosocial Severity Guidance
• Acquire an understanding of required documentation
• Learn how to navigate the MDS
• Plan and/or arrange activities for residents that meet the individual's needs

Participants will also receive federal, state, and long term care news updates, as well as networking opportunities.

Presenters
This course will be taught by a variety of experts currently working in the long term care profession.

CEUs
36 CEUs have been approved by the Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources, Division of Licensing and Regulations
Provider Number 5-0002-707-694-1-1-1

Schedule
Registration: 8:00 a.m. EDT
Sessions: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration & Fees
If registration is received by September 14th, the cost is -

$415 - Member
$520 - Non Member

Registrations received after September 14th, add $20

Registration Form

Please register early to avoid cancellation due to low enrollment.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made in writing and may be faxed or mailed to KAHCF. Cancellations by phone will not be accepted.

Cancellations received no later than September 14th will receive a full refund. Cancellations received between September 15th & September 21st will receive a refund of 1/2. Registrants who do not attend or who do not complete the full seminar will not receive a refund unless prior written notice is given to the KAHCF office.

Lodging Information
SpringHill Suites / Marriott
10101 Forest Green Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40223
(800) 287-9400 or (502) 326-3895
$94/dbl/king suites - Complimentary breakfast buffet included

SpringHill Suites is located off N. Hurstbourne Parkway, approximately 3/4 mile from the KAHCF office.

Please note - When contacting the hotel, you must tell them you are with K A H C F to receive the $94 negotiated rate. Also, when using a credit card to make the reservation, the person checking in must have that credit card with them - or have another credit card or pay by cash. If that is not possible, then contact the hotel prior to the check-in date for them to send you a credit card authorization form.