
MEPAP 2nd Edition
(The Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals)
MEPAP Part 1 includes: Core Content #1: Activity Service Practice Settings / Core Content #2: Colloquy / Core Content #3: Professional Framework / Core Content #4: Government and Social Systems / Core Content #5: Advocacy in the Public Area / Core Content #6: The Behavioral Sciences / Core Content #7: Adult Client Populations / Core Content #8: Professional Approach to Care /
Core Content #9: Care Planning Practices /Core Content #10: Care Giving Practices (Service Delivery) / Core Content #11: Activity Service: System of Design, Development and Evaluation of Department Services
MEPAP Part 2 includes: Core Content #12: The Art & Science of Management / Core Content #13: Leadership / Core Content #14: Advocacy within the Organization / Core Content #15: The Planning Function of Management / Core Content #16: The Organizing Function of Management / Core Content #17: The Staffing Function of Management/ Core Content #18: The Directing Function of Management / Core Content #19: The Controlling Function of Management
Registration Guidelines
Fee: (includes all text books, 90 hours of continuing education, materials, handouts and certificate of completion) Final payment must be made prior to
the first class, unless other payment arrangements are made in advance. Payment plans are available. No refunds for cancellations after the first class.
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What Students say....
" The class was engaging, organized and informative. The games and tools used helped us learn."
"I would definitely recommend this class because as intimidating as the class was, we took it step-by-step
so that we wouldn't be overwhelmed"
"The information taught was everything and more than I expected!"
I like the visuals and interaction best about the class."
"Class was great! Let's have a reunion!
What Activity Directors Say...
"As Practicum Advisor, I enjoyed working with the student and reviewing her assignments. I thought the course was well
planned in taught in a practical manner. It was a good experience for me and her. She will be able to use all she learned
in her current role"
-Hattie M., Activity Director/ Reisterstown, MD
What Administrators Say...
"... has shown extreme growth via this process."
-Future Care Administrator/ Baltimore, MD
About the Instructors!
Dawn Appler, MEPAP Part 1 Instructor is a Certified Activity Director with a specialization in education and memory care, a Certified Eden
Alternative Associate as well as a Certified Dementia Practitioner .
She is also an authorized certification instructor with the National Certification Council Dementia Practitioners. She is the founder of Dawn on the Horizon,
an education and consulting firm.
Sherita Sparrow MEPAP Part 2 Instructor is a Certified Activity Professional and a Certified Dementia Practitioner with a Bachelor of Science degree in Art. She has more than 10
year of experience teaching to children, adults and troubled teens. Sherita is the founder and of The Feather's Touch, LLC, a holistic therapeutic art company.