NCCAP Approved Continuing Education for Activity Directors

Activity Directors play a vital role in supporting residents’ quality of life. From creating meaningful engagement opportunities to helping residents maintain social connections and emotional well-being, activity professionals are often at the center of resident-centered care.

As the number of individuals living with dementia continues to grow, so does the need for specialized education and training.

We Care Online is proud to announce that our Dementia Care & Behavioral Support for Activity Professionals course has been approved by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) for continuing education credit.

This approval provides Activity Directors and activity professionals with an opportunity to earn approved continuing education hours while strengthening their knowledge of dementia care, behavioral support, and person-centered activity programming.

Why Dementia Training Matters

Dementia affects far more than memory. It can impact communication, emotions, behavior, decision-making, and daily functioning. For Activity Directors, understanding these changes is essential to creating successful programs that support residents at every stage of their journey.

Activity professionals are often uniquely positioned to build meaningful connections with residents. The right activity can reduce anxiety, encourage engagement, support emotional well-being, and create moments of joy and purpose.

Specialized dementia training helps professionals better understand resident needs, respond to behavioral expressions with confidence, and create activities that support dignity, autonomy, and quality of life.

What Participants Will Learn

This course is designed specifically for Activity Directors, Activity Assistants, and professionals who work with residents living with dementia and related cognitive impairments.

Participants will learn how to:

• Differentiate dementia from Alzheimer’s disease
• Recognize changes associated with dementia progression
• Understand behavior as communication
• Apply validation and de-escalation techniques
• Create person-centered, trauma-informed activities
• Support dignity, autonomy, and emotional safety
• Strengthen communication with interdisciplinary care teams

The course focuses on practical strategies that can be applied immediately in long-term care, assisted living, and memory care environments.

Flexible Continuing Education for Busy Professionals

The 8-hour online course is self-paced, allowing participants to complete training on their own schedule. Learners have one month from enrollment to complete the course and receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of all requirements.

NCCAP Approved CE Course

Approved for NCCAP Continuing Education Credit

This course has been approved by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) for continuing education credit toward certification renewal.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

• Activity Directors
• Activity Assistants
• Life Enrichment Professionals
• Long-Term Care Staff
• Memory Care Staff
• Healthcare Professionals Supporting Residents with Dementia

Whether you’re seeking continuing education for certification renewal or looking to strengthen your dementia care skills, this course provides practical education that can make an immediate impact in your daily work.

Continuing education is more than a certification requirement—it is an investment in the residents you serve every day. As resident populations become more complex, Activity Directors and activity professionals are increasingly expected to understand dementia, behavior support, person-centered care, and effective communication strategies. Ongoing training helps professionals stay current with best practices while building confidence in challenging situations. By expanding your knowledge and skills, you can create more meaningful engagement opportunities, strengthen resident relationships, and contribute to a higher quality of life for individuals living with dementia and other cognitive impairments.

Now Enrolling

At We Care Online, we are committed to providing practical, flexible continuing education that supports both professional growth and resident outcomes.

If you’re looking for an NCCAP-approved continuing education opportunity focused on dementia care and behavioral support, we invite you to learn more about the course. All you have to do is click here to enroll