Activity Assistant - Diploma (2017-2018)
Hutchinson (36 Credits) - Education Plan

Assistant Activity Directors plan and lead daily, weekly, and monthly activity programs that enhance and promote quality of life for the elderly in long-term care, memory care, assisted living, retirement communities and other aging organizations. This means working hands-on with individuals in small groups and large groups, and one-on-one. Activity Assistants are also responsible for calendar planning, planning and coordinating social events, leading groups, documentation, working with volunteers and families, and working as a team with facility staff.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(16 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
ADR 1005 Professional Enrichment for the Activity Director/Assistant 3*
ADR 1015 Activity Ideas for Program Development 4 
ADR 1155 Crisis Intervention 1 
ADR 1180 Employment Readiness 1 
ADR 1405 Activity Program Development 2 
ADR 1410 Community Agencies and Resources for Older Adults 2 
ADR 1420 Activity Interventions and Engagement Techniques 4 
ADR 1501 Introduction to Activities and Aging Services 2 
ADR 1502 Health and Social Issues in Aging 2 
ADR 1503 Activity Care Planning and Documentation 2 
ADR 1504 Activity Calendar Planning and Program Delivery 2 
ADR 1760 Introduction to Dementia Care and Activity Services 3 
ADR 2900 Internship 5*
CMST 227 Intercultural Communication 3 
GSCM 1102 Applied Written Communications 2 
GSIS 1502 Human Relations 2 
Total Credits: 36  
Note there is a data error. The credits listed in this section total 40 while the section is listed as having 36 credits.
 
Total Diploma Credits: 36  

*Credits for this course are variable. See your Advisor about this course.