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Online Workshop Information:



The online syllabus has been approved by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long Term Care Regulation.

Enrollment or cancellations must be received by Noon the Friday before class starts: No refunds will be given after this time.

To register for a course, please click on the "Register" below the workshop of your choice.

Both courses are 4 weeks long and offered monthly. There is no prerequisite for either course. The fees are as follows:

MHCA Member - $260 per person*
MHCA Non-Member - $390 per person*

* Price does not include text book required for Activity Director Workshop

Online Workshop Requirements:



1. Computer & Internet Access
2. Valid Email Address
3. Must Register Online at www.mohealthcare.com

2012 Class Dates:



Jan. 9 - Feb. 6, 2012
Feb. 13 - Mar. 12, 2012
Mar. 12 - April 9, 2012
April 9 - May 7, 2012
May 14 - June 11, 2012
June 11 - July 9, 2012
July 9 - Aug. 6, 2012
Aug 13 - Sept 10, 2012
Sept. 10 - Oct 8, 2012
Oct. 8 - Nov. 5, 2012
Nov. 12 - Dec. 10, 2012
Dec. 10 - Jan. 7, 2012

Need Help?



Contact the MHCA Education Department
Email - Jennifer Baker, Director of Education & Events
Email - Michelle Walters, Education & Events Assistant
Or Call the Office at 573/893-2060

Activity Directors Workshop



Purpose

Participants will learn how to identify the activity needs of residents as well as designate programs to maintain and/or increase the residents capability of activities of daily living. Upon successful completion, attendees will have met the Missouri State requirements to be an Activity Director in a long term care setting and will receive a Certificate of Attendance from the Missouri Health Care Association. The online syllabus has been approved by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, section for Long Term Care Regulation.

Required Textbook:
Long Term Care for Activity Professionals and
Recreational Therapists
5th Edition - Authors: Martini / Weeks / Wirth
ISBN # 9781882883691
Book can be purchased at: www.amazon.com

Social Service Designee Workshop



Purpose

Participants will receive training and insight to working in the Social Service department of a long term care facility. This course will discuss the philosophy of long term care, the settings in which a Social Service Designee works and the demographics of the people they serve. Students will learn the aging process, the performance skills of the Social Service Designee and understand the role and function of this position. Upon successful completion, the student will have met the requirements as outlined in the Department of Health & Senior Services Rules & Regulations.

Required Textbook:
NONE