Nursing Home Activity Director

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This record was last updated on June 30, 2021, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Specific course
Experience
Experience
Background check
Required

Persons in this profession organize and lead recreation programs to promote the psychosocial well being of residents, assuring the highest level of participation by residents/clients in health care facilities. These are usually individual or group activities that may include exercise, games and crafts, social outings, musical entertainment, and visits by church groups and other organizations.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Registry
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Specific course required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
Certification required
Experience
Experience
Background check
Background check required

Issuing body

Department
Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals
Division
Division of Health Facilities
Address
6200 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321 Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50319
Last updated
June 30, 2021

Occupations (O*NET)

Source and verification

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