Activity Leader Educational Training Course For Activity Professionals in California

All classes offered by Activity Consulting and Training
Laurie Kjar-Reiss, CTRS and Cathy Allen, CTRS

Exams for March Class

Weekend Exam (Shari Berger)

Laurie and Cathy Exam (Friday/Monday)

Course Evaluation

 

Testimonials From Students Who Have Attended This Course

“I am a Nursing Home Administrator and I took this course to capture a better understanding of the integral part that activity leaders play in the healthcare continuum. A stellar activity program can make or break a skilled nursing facility. Idle hands are the devil’s playground. A strong activity program is a win for everybody, including the residence and the staff. Good activities provides for less call lights, better mood, and most importantly, it gives the residents a sense of purpose, and a reason to get up rather than laying in bed all day. If you’ve ever seen or been a part of an outstanding activity program, you know exactly what I am talking about. This course exceeded all expectations and thoroughly covered the crucial role that activities plays in a skilled nursing facility. It is often one of the most overlooked yet under utilized departments. A good activity leader truly can be a beacon of hope in someone else’s dark world and what a wonderful opportunity that is.”  February 2026

“I like the training class; the instructors are explaining things in more detail and guiding specific connections to courses for activity leaders. Students can easily apply the training to their current work”  February 2026

“This class was very informative, instructors are great and you can tell they love what they do and want everyone to succeed. I would recommend anyone who wants to take this journey, to do so with this course” February 2026

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Activity Leader Educational Training

This Training Course is recommended for individuals seeking employment as an Activity Leader/Director, Life Enrichment Director, Activity Assistant, and/ or Program Director in California.

Our curriculum for The  Activity Leader Educational Training is submitted to the California Department of Public Health for review and approval prior to instruction to ensure compliance  for Title 22 regulatory requirements.

The training is designed for those who are currently employed or planning to be employed as Activity Professionals in health care settings in California. This course features a progressive and comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop, manage, and lead a quality activity department/program.

All Instructors are qualified instructors per Title 22 requirements and CDPH approval.

 

Curriculum Includes:

  • Regulatory Overview: Review of current state and federal regulatory requirements

  • Critical Element Pathways: Overview and understanding of survey pathways related to activities

  • Documentation Standards: Documentation requirements and quality standards for accurate and compliant completion

  • Program Development: Planning, organizing, and implementing effective activity programs

  • Leadership and Management: Essential management and leadership skills for activity professionals

  • Aging Process: Understanding the physical, biological, psychosocial, and emotional aspects of aging

  • Professional Resources: Tools and resources for program enhancement and ongoing professional development

  • Person-Centered Programming: Creative approaches to ensure individualized programming and proper documentation

  • COVID-19 Impact: Current information on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on activity programming and resident engagement

NEXT COURSE DATE

May 15-18, 2026

Upcoming 2026 Classes:                                                     

July 17-20, 2026

September 18-21, 2026

November 6-9, 2026

COST OF ACTIVITY LEADER EDUCATIONAL TRAINING CLASS  $525.00- Includes course materials

This course is designed to meet the 36-hour Activity Leader training requirement by Title 22 in California. The training is conducted over four consecutive days, with 9 hours of instruction each day, from    8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED ONLINE WITH LIVE INSTRUCTION THROUGH A VIRTUAL PLATFORM (ZOOM)  ON THE ACTUAL DATES OF THE CLASS

More Information:

Please feel free to contact us for any information regarding these classes

PHONE: Cathy (714)376-6169 or Laurie (714)269-7103

Email us at : activityconsultingandtraining@gmail.com

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Activity Consulting and Training

MAILING ADDRESS: 22752 Modesto Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Attendee Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the start of class. Refunds are subject to a processing fee. Cancellations requested after this timeframe will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and, if approved, may still incur a processing fee.

No Refunds After Deadline:
Please note that no refunds will be issued after March 1st. However, a credit may be applied toward a future course. We encourage you to review your plans carefully and contact us if you have any questions regarding this policy.

Attendee Late Fee: There will be a $50 Late Fee applied for registrations received after May 8. One week prior to class start date)


Registration:

Please complete the following information and select the Activity Director Training Class you will be attending.

 

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