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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:

2023 Conference Information

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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Support

I joined NAAP 5 years ago and I wish I would have joined earlier in my career!  What a fantastic group of professionals who are super welcoming, helpful and aways there for you.  I feel confident anytime I have a question I send out in an email I will get a response by the end of the day from one of the board members.

Traci Pareti

Growth

I joined NAAP to give me a chance to grow. I knew this field requires encouragement and this is where I could get it. Thank you NAAP!

Sara Curry

Education

I belong to NAAP for so many reasons but the one that stands out to me is community.  I feel so supported and loved by them.  They are my Activity family!  I have been attending the many conferences over the years and enjoy them so much. NAAP continues to encourage myself and others to learn and grow. Thank you so much to everyone at NAAP!

Brooke Monyelle

Resources

When I was your age I had to walk barefooted to school in the snow u hill both ways.  Heard that before?  Well when I first started in the field of Activities, literally there was very little resources available regarding activity program ideas. I had to go to the library and search for whatever limited (and I do mean limited) resources they offered.  It involved an unbelievable amount of time to finally come up with a small amount of programs that would work with my residents.  The majority of the times I was flying by the seat of my pants;  however that is not the case now because of the National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP).
Now, as soon as you join NAAP you are only one click away to unlimited training through their amazing On Demand Learning programs, plus eye-opening activity program ideas and resources through their newsletter.  So my suggestions is to stop walking barefooted (I never did understand why I didn’t put on shoes) in the snow to school and to turn on your computer, plug into NAAP and start giving your residents some outstanding activity programs. 
John Rowlett

Unity

NAAP provides the UNITY for the COMMUNITY of therapeutic recreation directors to gather and explore creative ways to empower its members to foster “meaningful moments for their clientele”.  Through educational conferences, webinars, weekly email blasts to the NAAP website, all learning opportunities (CEUs) to tricks and tips for program ideas.  I am proud to be a NAAP member and surround myself with professionals in the field of therapeutic recreation.

Jenna Sweet

Support

I would recommend NAAP for so many reasons but the most important part is the support and education. The NAAP team are personal, they will call and email -reaching out to you to offer support if needed! The staff are always professional and sweet! The education, resources and support that is offered is priceless for any activity professional. I have been a member for 3 years going on 4 and I have always enjoyed the webinars etc. I will continue being a member because it is the best support for the activity professionals! I have been an Activity professional for 12 years and my profession has increased with the education provided that has influenced me to want to do more with my ADC. – Nikki Burt

Nikki Burt

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