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

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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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 prior to instruction to obtain approval  for Title 22 regulatory requirements.

The training is designed for those employed or planning to be employed as Activity Professionals in health care settings in California. This course features a progressive and comprehensive curriculum that ensures that each student will learn how to develop, manage, and lead a quality activity department/program.

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

• Cathy Allen, CTRS
• Laurie Kjar-Reiss, CTRS
• Shari Berger, OTR/L

Curriculum Includes:

• Regulatory Overview: The course curriculum includes current regulatory requirements for both the State of CA and CMS
• Overview of Critical Element Pathways
• Documentation requirements and quality standards for completion
• Program planning, development and leadership
• Management Skills
• Physical, biological and psychosocial/emotional characteristics of aging
• Resources for program and professional development
• Creative techniques to ensure person-centered programming and documentation
• Up to date information on impact of COVID-19 Pandemic to activity program

NEXT COURSE DATE

March 13-16, 2026

Upcoming 2026 Classes:                                                     

May 15-18, 2026

July 17-20, 2026

September 18-21, 2026

November 6-9, 2026

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

Our course is designed to meet the 36 Hour Activity Leader requirement by Title 22 in California. They are taught 4 consecutive days for 9 Hours per day. 8am-6pm Daily.

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

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