:: Activity Professional Career Pathway

CTE Healthcare Career Pathway

Build a Career That Makes Life Better

Become an Activity Professional

Activity Professionals help older adults stay connected, engaged, valued, and involved in the life around them.

If you are creative, people-focused, organized, and interested in healthcare without choosing a traditional clinical role, this may be the career you have been looking for.

NAPT100 lets you begin professional Activity Director training now.
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NAPT100
Activity Director Training
Professional Activity Director Education
ADN Certificate of Completion
APNCC Certification Pathway
$750
Why This Career Matters
Meaningful work, real relationships, and room to grow.
Make a Real Difference
Help older adults stay connected, valued, engaged, and living with purpose.
Use Your Strengths
Creativity, leadership, communication, organization, and compassion all matter here.
Build a Career
Grow into Activity Director roles, leadership, continuing education, and professional certification.
What You Will Learn
NAPT100 builds the professional foundation for Activity Director practice.
Activity Director
Responsibilities
Understand the professional role and where it fits within the care team.
Meaningful
Programming
Learn how resident needs and interests shape quality activity programming.
Professional
Communication
Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and the care team.
Professional
Practice
Build the knowledge and confidence to begin moving into the field.
Your Path to National Certification
Start the education now. Complete the remaining professional requirements as your career grows.
1. Start NAPT100
Begin professional Activity Director training.
2. Complete NAPT100
Earn your ADN Certificate of Completion.
3. Meet Career Requirements
Obtain your high school diploma or GED and required work experience.
4. Pursue APNCC
Apply for APNCC National Board Certification when eligible.
For high school and CTE students: You can complete NAPT100 and earn the ADN Certificate of Completion before graduation. National Board Certification comes later, after the diploma/GED and required work experience are completed.
Want to Explore First?
Free Activity Professional Career Discovery Pack
See what Activity Professionals do, who this career may fit, what a typical day can look like, and how to take your first step. Share it with students, parents, counselors, or career educators.
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NAPT100 can introduce students to a healthcare career pathway that combines Health Science, Human Services, creativity, leadership, communication, and senior living.
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Enroll in NAPT100 Activity Director Training and take the first professional step into the Activity Professional field.
NAPT100 Activity Director Training
$750
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