Activity Director and Social Service Designee Courses set to Begin

News Release
August 26, 2010
Activity Director and Social Service Designee Courses set to Begin

The Activity Director course and Social Services Designee course are being offered in tandem by Independence Community College as part of the Fall course line up and are set to begin in September. The classes are designed to assist people currently in or interested in a career in the geriatric care industry. The courses are also part of ICC’s Long Term Care Certification Program.

The classes will be held at the same time and will meet on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the College’s newest facility, ICC West, located at 2615 W. Main. The classes begin September 18 and continue through November 13. The course combination will be taught by Toni Barnhart, RN, FNP.

Both the Social Services Designee course and the Activity Director course meet the requirements of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Students will perform specialized skills needed when caring for residents in a long term care facility. Students should enroll prior to the beginning of class, as class space is limited.

Students must enroll in both classes as the material is covered concurrently. Books must be purchased prior to the beginning of class from the college book store on campus in the Student Union building.

Long term care is an exciting, ever changing field and one in which jobs are plentiful and qualified personnel are in high demand. The Long Term Care Certification is designed to give the student an overall understanding and employment versatility in patient care at a nursing home or assisted living facility. Long Term Care certification consists of the following courses: CNA, CMA, Home Health Aide, Social Services Designee, and Activity Director.

For more information about these courses or any other Allied Health course offering, contact Denise Clark, Allied Health Coordinator, at (620) 332-5498 or email: dclark@indycc.edu.