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.
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Registration Options
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APC Certification- MEPAP 1
Tuition: $600
APC certification Fee: $60
Total Cost: $660
Description: Core Content 1-11 prepares students for the essential functions and duties of an Activity Professional: to design, deliver, and evaluate activity services for older adults across the continuum of care.
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MEPAP Part 2
Price: $600
Description: Core Content 12-20 prepares students to apply principles of management in their role as an Activity Professional: to provide service through leadership, advocacy, using principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.
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ADC Certification - MEPAP Part 1 & 2
Tuition: $1150
** Automatic 4 month payment plan available for a 5% fee. Only available for Credit/Debit Card payments **
Course Schedule
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MEPAP 1 & 2 Independent Study
Start Date: Continuous
Duration: 1 year
Sessions: Students set their pace
Registration Deadline: Rolling enrolment
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MEPAP 1 - Face-to-face
Start Date: August 7th, 2024
End Date: March 2025
Sessions: Wednesdays from 4:30-7:30 pm PST
Registration Deadline: Until the class is full, late registration accepted
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MEPAP 1 - Instructor Lead
Start Date: August 15th, 2024
End Date: March 2025
Sessions: 5-7 PM PST every other Thursday
Registration Deadline: Until the class is full, late registration accepted
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MEPAP 2 - Instructor Lead
Start Date: August 8th, 2024
End Date: March 2025
Sessions: 5-7 PM PST every other Thursday
Registration Deadline: Until the class is full, late registration accepted
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Online Face-to-Face
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Available for MEPAP 1 ONLY
Presented in an online, face-to-face video chat format.​
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Presented using Moodle Learning Platform
90 online, face-to-face video instruction hours and 90 hours of self-guided practicum assignments.
30 3-hour learning sessions held weekly.
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90 Hours of Practicum Assignments
Practicum assignments must be turned in before a student receives their certificate of completion.
As part of the course tuition, each student receives all course materials in a digital format.
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Online Instructor Lead
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Hybrid Online Face-to-face and self-study options.
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Presented using Moodle Learning Platform
30 1-hour sessions with an instructor.
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Weekly Homework Learning Assignments are due before the next session.
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90 Hours of Practicum Assignments
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Practicum assignments must be turned in before a student receives their certificate of completion.
As part of the course tuition, each student receives all course materials in a digital format.
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Independent Study At Your Own Pace
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Presented entirely online​
Presented using Moodle Learning Platform
90 hours of online learning assignments and 90 hours of self-guided practicum assignments.
Practicum assignments must be turned in before a student receives their certificate of completion.
The entire course and all practicum assignments are available for one year.
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Participants have one year from their start to complete all learning and practicum assignments - Extensions available for $100
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*To be successful in any of our courses, students should have regular access to a computer with both a webcam and a microphone and access to a reliable internet connection.*
Instructors
Anita Dunlap ACC - Approved MEPAP Instructor
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Mikel Ann Robinson CTRS - Guest Instructor