36-HOUR online ACTIVITY DIRECTORS COURSE Plus 6 HOURS OF DEMENTIA COURSEWORK
For Activity Directors and all Staff working with any Resident with a Diagnosis of Dementia
Course Fee $600
The course provides 42 hours of virtual classroom online instruction and will cover the 36-Hour Activity Director Course and the Alzheimer’s/Dementia training six-hour requirement for any staff working with any resident with a diagnosis of dementia. In addition, the class provides an overview of resident rights; person-centered activity care planning; human wellness and self-esteem; etiology and symptomatology of the aged, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill; therapeutic approaches; activity program philosophy, design, resources, standards, and regulation; program evaluation; practitioner behavior and ethics; resident assessment and supportive documentation; and management and administration.
This course fulfills all Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requirements for Activity Director and Dementia Training including: IDPH Section 300.1410(c) 36 Hour Activity Director Course IDPH Section 300.7050(c) Dementia Training for all staff on a Certified Dementia Unit IDPH Section 973.140 Dementia Training for staff who have access to Dementia residents
Virtual Course Fall 2025 Tuesdays and Thursdays: September 9 - October 23, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Please note, this will be an Evening Class)
Course Fee $600 and a Digital copy of the course book will be provided
No refunds. Credit can be used for a future class or substitute for another participant.
72-hour notice is needed for cancellations.
To receive 42 hours of educational credit participants must attend ALL CLASSES, complete assignments, and pass an exam.
Internet access and an email address are required for the live webinar. Registrants will receive a confirmation and Zoom log instructions 48 hours prior to the class start date.
The course is provided through the Therapeutic Recreation division of SocialWork Consultation Group, Inc.
Please Register at: https://swcginc.com - Scroll down the page to begin registration! Deadline for payment and registration is 8/29/2025.
For more information or questions regarding payment or Scholarship Information please e-mail Traci Pareti, Instructor at: traci.pareti@swcginc.com or call 630-269-0581.
Continuing Education sponsored by: Continuing Education Institute of Illinois