Why Become NCCAP Certified?
- Federal Law, OBRA, states that an activity department must be directed by a “qualified professional.” One of the ways to become qualified is to become a Certified Activity Professional.
- NCCAP certification is recognized by CMS as an organization that certifies activity professionals who work specifically with the elderly.
- NCCAP certification assures administrators and surveyors that you have met certain professional standards to become certified.
- Many administrators will only hire activity professionals who are already certified.
- Some administrators offer a higher salary to a certified professional.
- Become NCCAP certified so others will know that you are nationally qualified and giving quality activity service to residents/clients.
