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

*** SEE QUIZ LINKS FOR NOVEMBER 14-17 Below This Section!

Testimonials From Students Who Have Attended This Course

“I enjoyed the class very much so. I learned so much and more than anything I appreciate all the resources you all gave us.” May 2024

“I enjoyed the instructors and class topics. The class provided clarity on the role of an activity coordinator and highly recommended to all future Activity Professionals. Thank all of you for your knowledge and passion” May 2024 Class

“Laurie, Shari & Cathy were amazing!! So helpful and knowledgeable throughout the whole course. All of them were very inspirational to me. If I could take another class from them, I would in a heartbeat. Thank you!!! ” January 2024 Class

“All the instructors were wonderful, very informative, and HIGHLY educational!”  January 2024 Class

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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

CLASS QUIZZES FOR NOVEMBER 14-17, 2025

WEEKEND QUIZ (Shari Berger, OTR/L )

FRIDAY/MONDAY QUIZ (Laurie Kjar-Reiss and Cathy Allen)

COURSE EVALUATION

Next Class:

January 30th-February 2nd, 2026

Upcoming 2026 Classes:                                                     

March 13-16, 2026

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

More Information:

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