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WE LOVE ACTIVITIES!

Welcome to NAAP, the National Association of Activity Professionals. NAAP only represents Activity Professionals working in primarily geriatric settings. We are activity professionals providing opportunities for professional development and personal growth for activity professionals.

NAAP members enjoy amazing real life and applicable educational and networking. Here are some of the many benefits they enjoy:

Celebrate NAP Week 2023!

NAAP MEMBERS ENJOY Education FOR Activity Professionals BY Activity Professionals

NETWORKING

Updates of the most current regulatory and government issues
Timely articles about issues facing the Activity Professional
Annual National Conference
Networking with state and regional affiliates
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CERTIFICATION

Nationally recognized
NCCAP – is the exclusive national, non-profit certification body recognized by the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services for quality of life, activities and engagement certification.
NCTRC – National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to professional excellence
Study Guides
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EDUCATIONAL

- Live monthly education opportunities with Webinars
- On demand eLearning of relevant educational videos
- Learn your schedule and receive CEUs certificates upon completion.

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WORKSHOPS

Here’s a few recent workshops members enjoyed:
- Foundations for the Activity Professional
- Certified Dementia Communication Specialist Registration
- NCCDP Certification Workshop
- NAAP Leadership Development Course
- Unleash your Inner Artist Workshop

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SUPPORT

NAAP Scholarships
- Diversity
- Conferences
- Memberships
NAAP Help Line
- We answer member pressing questions in short order.

RESOURCES

Regulation Updates
In-Services
Forms/Resources
Healthcare Resources for Seniors
PES Activity Placements
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Encouragement

Being a part of NAAP has helped me grow into the Activity Professional that I am today. Going to conferences and meeting others doing what I do has been such a good encouragement.

Carolyn Hoff

Ohio

Best thing ever

My career in activities was supercharged once I became part of NAAP… The people, the knowledge and the pride of being involved with other professionals really help me grow.

Cindy Tewalt

Wisconsin

Creative ideas

Being involved with NAAP has provided me with fresh ideas, open communication with other like-minded Activity Professionals and a great appreciation for my fellow peers who are serving in communities similar to mine.

Colleen Knudson

Wisconsin

A history in Activities…

I’m fortunate to be a second generation Activity Professional. It was part of my upbringing and the opportunity to belong to the professional organization of NAAP allowed me to grow and give back to help others.

Alisa Tagg

Nevada

First things

I started with a heart for people, and that was great. But, NAAP helped me grow to meet the challenges my career demanded. I am so thankful to NAAP and the people I met through the organization and now have so many lifetime friends.

Vanessa Emm