BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Applicant must be a member in good standing.   Enclose a copy of IAPA Membership Card.
2.  The Certified Activity Professional applicant MUST have completed a 36- or 42-hour basic Activity Director Course.  There is no time limit for when the course was taken, but documentation must be provided.  These course hours DO NOT COUNT toward the continuing education requirement (All Options criteria #3).
3.  Complete one of the four options below.

OPTION ONE

1.  High School Diploma or Equivalent.  Complete education section of application
2.  Two years (4,000 hours – FTE) activities work experience attained within the last five years prior to application.  Complete work experience history section of application.
3.  Thirty-five Continuing Education Clock Hours from “Body of Knowledge” (page 4) completed within three years prior to application.  Enclose copies of documentation (such as certificates) which verify the following information: Topic; Date; Location; Hours of instruction; Instructors Name and Credentials; Sponsoring Agency (if any).  NOTE: If any of this information is not on the Certificate of Attendance, or if the topic title does not clearly reflect the Body of Knowledge List, attach a written explanation.

  OPTION TWO

1.  Thirty (30) College Semester Units (One Year), including “Required Content Coursework” (page4).  Enclose transcript copies or have transcripts sent directly from college(s) to IAPA and complete education section of application.
2. Two years (4,000 hours – FTE) activities work experience attained within the last five years prior to application. Complete work experience history section of application.
3.  Thirty (30) Continuing Education Clock Hours from “Body of Knowledge” (page 4) completed within three years prior to application. Enclose copies of documentation (such as certificates) which verify the following information: Topic; Date; Location; Hours of instruction; Instructors Name and Credentials; Sponsoring Agency (if any).  NOTE:  If any of this information is not on the certificate of attendance, or if the topic title does not clearly reflect the Body of Knowledge List, attach a written explanation.

OPTION THREE

1.  Sixty (60) College Semester Units (Two Years) including “Required Content Coursework” (page 4). Enclose transcript copies or have transcripts sent directly from college(s) to IAPA and complete education section of application.
2.  Two years (4,000 hours – FTE) activities work experience attained within the last five years prior to application. Complete work experience history section of application
3.  Twenty-five (25) Continuing Education Clock Hours from “Body of Knowledge” (page 4) Completed within three years prior to application. Enclose copies of documentation (such as certificates) which verify the following information:  Topic; Date; Location; Hours of instruction; Instructors Name and Credentials; Sponsoring Agency (if any).  NOTE: If any of this information is not on the certificate of attendance, or if the topic title does not clearly reflect the Body of Knowledge List, attach a written explanation.

OPTION FOUR

1.  Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Recreation and Leisure, Social Work, or Therapeutic Recreation.  If not in a related field, Bachelor’s Degree including “Required Content Coursework” (page4). Enclose transcript copies or have transcripts sent directly from college(s) to IAPA and complete education section of application.
2.  Two years (4,000 hours – FTE) activities work experience attained within the last five years prior to application. Complete work experience history section of application.
3.  Twenty (20) Continuing Education Clock Hours from “Body of Knowledge” (page 4) completed within three years prior to application.  Enclose copies of documentation (such as certificates) which verify the following information:  Topic; Date; Location; Hours of instruction; Instructors Name and Credentials; Sponsoring Agency (if any).   NOTE:  If any of this information is not on the certificate of attendance, or if the topic title does not clearly reflect the Body of Knowledge List, attach a written explanation.