FAQ

Frequently asked questions

MEPAP

What is MEPAP

The Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) is the proprietary, evidence-based Core Curriculum required to earn certification with the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP). The MEPAP is structured as a two-part program involving a total of 180 hours of educational learning and 180 hours of experiential learning that includes practicum work. Each part consists of 90 hours of coursework and 90 hours of practicum assignments.



How Long are coarses?

Coarses take about 6 monthes (30 weeks) to complete depending on breaks due to holidays.



What is the format for the online class?

Courses are presented in an online face to face format. The learning platform used for our courses is WizIQ and access is included as part of the course tuition. Each course consists of 90 online face to face instruction hours and 90 hours of self guided practicum assignments. · Each course consists of 30 learning sessions that are held on a weekly basis. These sessions are broken up into 3 learning blocks. Practicum assignments are assigned weekly and are due at the end of their learning block. ​



Do I pay when I send in my registration?

Once you send in your registration we will evaluate your eligibility to join the coarse. Once we have approved you, you will receive an invoice via the email you provide. Invoices may be paid online through the link, or you may mail in a paper check.



Sensory

What are Sensory Products?

​Our sensory products provide sensory simulation for people of all ages. Our products include materials that stimulate all 5 senses to help trigger emotions and memories in those who have lost their ability to connect with the world around them.​5SensActivities offers both generic and custom made sensory bags, along with a variety of safe and person appropriate products that can be used in all care settings to enhance a persons quality of life. ​​To add a new question go to app settings and press "Manage Questions" button.



What is Sensory Stimulation?

Sensory stimulation is important for people of all ages. Sensory activities use everyday familiar objects to arouse one or more of the five senses (hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch), with the goal of evoking an emotional response. Used in Europe since the 1960s, this therapy was originally designed to help people with learning disabilities. It was a way for them to explore a safe, stimulating environment that provided age-appropriate and enjoyable activity. ​



Who can benefit from Sensory Products?

People with challenges relating to Alzheimer’s Autism Brain injuries Chronic pain Other forms of dementia And many MORE! ​ ​ ​ Read more here at Alzheimers.net



Store

What is your return policy?

Items that you wish to return must be returned within 30 days of the shipping date. Shipping must be paid by customer to return items. Refunds will be processed within two weeks of recieving the products back.



What if an Item is damaged?

If one or more items is damaged during the shipping process please contact us via our contact page. We will send replacement items free of charge once proof of damage is recieved.



Do you do Bulk Orders?

We do bulk orders! Place your order like normal through our Shop page on our website (Unless you would like to pay via invoice). We will send you a confirmation e-mail as well as an estimated delivery date. If you would like to place a larger order and pay by invoice, please follow the instructions on our contact page.



What if I need to pay by invoice?

If you would like to pay via invoice please follow the instructions on our contact page. You can view all of our products in our store.



What payment methods are accepted?

We accept all cards except american Express. We accept payments through paypal, and when ordering via invoice we allow payment through paper checks.