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NAPT100 Activity Director Training Course
A clear path to becoming an Activity Director—starts here.
This online activity director certification course gives you the structure, confidence, and real-world skills you need to step into a meaningful role in senior living. If you’ve been researching how to become an activity director, this is the training program designed to help you move forward with clarity.
Professional Training Pathway
NAPT100 was built to provide a clear, supportive path into meaningful work that truly matters.
Instructor Susan Rauch APNCC Approved Activity Professional Educator
APNCC Approved Educator
Susan Rauch, BA, AC-BC

Training Since 1996
More than 30 years serving Activity Professionals nationwide.
Thousands Trained
Students across the United States have completed ADN training.
APNCC Accepted
Supports national Activity Professional board certification pathways.

Professional Training Overview
NAPT100 Training Overview

100 Hours of Activity Director Training
NAPT100 gives students a focused 10-part foundation in activity programming, documentation, regulations, resident engagement, care planning, and department leadership.
Core Activity Professional Foundations
  • Role of the Activity Professional
  • Resident needs & engagement
  • Disease-specific programming
  • End of life care
  • Activity calendar planning
Documentation, Compliance & Leadership
  • Regulations & surveys
  • Documentation
  • Care planning
  • Alzheimer’s programming
  • Department management
100 Hours of Activity Director Training over 10 Weeks
100 Hours
10-Week Training Structure
A complete Activity Director training foundation built for professional preparation, confidence, and real department leadership.
24/7 Access to Activity Director Training Course
24/7 Access
Access from any device
Learn online with flexible access from your computer, tablet, or phone.
No Textbooks Required for Activity Director Training
No Textbooks Required
All materials included
Course materials are included so students can focus on learning.
Activity Director Training Built for Real Department Leadership
Build meaningful skills, strengthen documentation confidence, and prepare to lead resident-centered programs with clarity.
CMS-Aligned
Compliance
Supports survey readiness, documentation habits, and compliance-centered activity practice.
Department
Ready
Prepare to manage programming, documentation, resident engagement, and daily department needs.
12 Live Hours of Support Included
Live guidance, instructor connection, and real-time support are built into the course experience so students feel supported, prepared, and connected every step of the way.
Activity Director Professional Training Courses

NAPT100 - National Activity Professional Training Course

by APNCC Certified Educator: Susan Rauch, BA, AC-BC 


ADN Professional Training
Choose the Training Style That Fits You Best
NAPT100 is available in two formats so students can choose the path that best supports their schedule, learning style, and level of structure.

Structured Class Format
NAPT100-SCHEDULED
Best for students who want guidance, class rhythm, weekly structure, and the support of learning together.
Starts 1st Tuesday of the Month
COURSE LENGTH
10 Weeks
Structured Weekly Format
Payment plans available
Students move through the same topic at the same time
Feels more like a real class
Weekly structure with guidance to keep you on track
Stronger connection with instructor and classmates
Best choice if you like deadlines, instructor connection, and a clear weekly learning path.
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Flexible Independent Format
NAPT100-OWNPACE
Best for self-motivated students who prefer flexible access, independent study, and the freedom to move at their own pace.
Starts Anytime
COURSE FORMAT
10 Sections
Flexible Self-Paced Access
Must be paid in full
Start immediately with no waiting
More autonomy and self-direction
Flexible schedule
Perfect for independent learners
Best choice if you need flexibility, immediate access, and a self-directed learning path.
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NAPT100 Enrollment Process
3 Simple Steps to Get Started
Start with your Enrollment Pack, then complete payment, and create your student login.

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Step One
Enrollment Pack
Choose the training style that’s right for you and complete the enrollment forms.
Scheduled starts 1st Tuesday or OwnPace starts anytime.
 NAPT100 Enrollment Pack
2
Step Two
Make a Payment
Complete your payment after submitting your enrollment pack. OwnPace must be paid in full.
Klarna Payment PlansKlarna and AfterPay Payment PlansAfterPay payment plans available.
Make a Payment
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Step Three
Create Student Login
Create your student login before your start date so your course access can be matched correctly.
Use your login to access your Training Course from any device.
Create Student Login
What Happens Next?
After your enrollment pack, payment, and login are completed, ADN reviews your account and prepares your course access.
Watch Your Email
We use your enrollment details to prepare your student record.
Account Review
Your login and payment are matched before access is completed.
Course Access
Once everything is connected, you’ll receive access instructions.
Begin Training
Start learning, building skills, and preparing for your professional path.
Quality Training. Real Support. A Brighter Future.
Invest in your career. Make a difference every day.
APNCC Certification Pathway
We Proudly Support APNCC Activity Professional National Board Certification
This course is accepted by the Activity Professionals National Certification Council (APNCC) toward National Activity Professional Board Certification.
APNCC is a separate credentialing organization. ADN provides accepted education and training support for students pursuing the National Certification pathway.
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