Activity Professional Certification:
National Certification Council for Activity Professionals
NCCAP is the exclusive national, non-profit, independent standards and certification body recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for quality of life, activities and engagement certification across all care settings.
Established by the National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP) in 1986 in response to the Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act (OBRA), NCCAP uses the social model of care in setting standards that optimize the physical and cognitive function of older adults.
To date we have trained and certified over 150,000 individuals to deliver person-centered care that improves the quality of life for those we serve.
As approaches to long-term care evolve, NCCAP is at the forefront creating best practices and standards for:
- Families who desire to age in place at home or are waiting for a place in a long-term care community
- Veterans in the VA system or aging in place at home, and who may be dealing with behavioral health issues like PTSD
- Long-term care companies searching for cost reductions through better trained employees
- Adult Day Centers expanding services and seeking to hire employees with skill sets that include dementia care
- Governments, insurance companies and hospitals trying to reduce the growing cost of caring for our aging population
To address this nationwide need, NCCAP provides education, training and certification for improved quality of life in any setting. NCCAP certifications are based on rigorous research and criteria that ensure Federal and State requirements and regulations are met.
With certified Activity Professionals who have helped millions of seniors, NCCAP is uniquely experienced to:
- Set standards that contribute to an improved quality of life
- Provide a trusted credential that ensures an individual has met best-in-class requirements for certification
- Educate Government, Industry, Agencies and families on factors that impact the quality of life of a care partner and the person in their care
- Affirm that the NCCAP-certified individual has received an education that meets the highest standards and that the credential satisfies the regulatory requirements for the position
- Advocate for Federal, State and local policies that advance person-centered care and improves the quality of life of older adults
Based on the proven social model of care, NCCAP strives to improve the quality of life in all care settings. We continuously update our standards based upon the latest research, regulatory guidance and survey information. NCCAP reduces potential risks by ensuring, to the highest degree possible, that applicable requirements are met.
Other recognized accrediting body that meets the qualification of FTag680:
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
Established in 1981, the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to professional excellence for the protection of consumers through the certification of recreation therapists. Professional recognition is granted by NCTRC to individuals who apply and meet established standards for certification, including education, experience, and continuing professional development. The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential is offered to qualified individuals based on these stringent requirements.
