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FHCA’s Creative Connections: An Activity & Life Enrichment Professionals Training
Event Location
Orlando, FL
April 28, 2026
Details Coming Soon
Tallahassee, FL
April 30, 2026
FHCA Education & Training Center
307 W Park Avenue
Tallahassee, FL
Join a network of passionate professionals and elevate the activities experience for residents and staff alike. FHCA's Creative Connections: An Activity & Life Enrichment Professionals Training on April 28 in Orlando and April 30 in Tallahassee is designed to equip Activity and Life Enrichment professionals with creative tools and proven strategies to enhance resident well-being. From understanding a complex regulatory environment, integrating new technologies, fostering cognitive engagement for all residents, and building emotional connections, this training provides everything needed to inspire joy, promote socialization, and create a vibrant atmosphere in skilled nursing centers and assisted living communities.
Continuing Education
This program offers a total of 4 Live, In-person continuing education credits, including CE credits for activity professionals from the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP). FHCA will post contact hours to CE Broker by May 2026.
Provider Number 50-720: Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators, Florida Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work and the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy.
Provider Number NCCAP525042-26: National Certification Council for Activity Professionals.
Event Agenda
Meet the Speakers
Coming Soon
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Registration
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Activities Regulatory Bingo & Clinical Guideline Update
This interactive session will explore the various regulatory requirements, both state and federal, associated with the provision of services to residents. Presenters will discuss what's involved with providing an ongoing program of activities and what impact it has on the resident’s function, mood, and cognition. The clinical implications and the required skills and qualifications for staff will also be discussed. Attendees will BINGO through these topics, having fun while expanding their knowledge.
Speakers
- Susan Anderson, FHCA Director of Regulatory Affairs
- Kim Broom, FHCA Director of Clinical & Risk Management
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Through the Activity Professional’s Lens: Making Meaningful Moments Happen
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Chaos to Calendar: Mastering Your Activity Schedule
1:30 to 2:00 p.m.
From Isolation to Inclusion: Building Real Connection
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.