Introduction to Activity Management in Long Term Care7/13/20267/17/2026
Venue
Richmond, VA 23233
Full registration: $749 member | $949 prospective member
Partial registration: $279 member | $349 prospective member
Overview
Are you looking for training specifically designed for activity professionals?
This in-person week-long course and self-study sessions offer comprehensive training in programming and documentation specifically for activity professionals. You will leave energized with ideas and resources to help you direct the activity program in your facility tailored to the individual needs of those in your community.
Our great line up of speakers includes customer service experts, D.A. “Woody” Brown Award winners, long term care industry consultants, gerontologists, and Alzheimer’s experts. View Details (PDF)
Full Schedule (PDF)
Course Highlights
- Earn 45-hours of hands-on, engaging training specifically for activity professionals.
- Get advice and practical tips on how to design activities that support positive aging, build a sense of community, promote residents’ rights, and more.
- Explore how art, music, and cooking activities can be tailored to meet the needs of all.
- Take advantage of opportunities to learn from experts in gerontology, dementia care, and customer service.
- Network with other activity professionals and share best practices.
Who Should Attend?
This program is designed for individuals that need to be qualified as an activity professional to work in a nursing center or assisted living center. The training will also meet the needs of activity professionals working in other settings primarily serving persons 55 years and older including sub-acute, specialized care, or adult day services.
Registration
Registration includes all materials, continental breakfasts, and breaks. The registration deadline is July 6, 2026; registrations received after that date are assessed a $25 late fee per facility. Payment for non-members is due with registration.
Full Registration
Member $749
Non-Member $949
Partial Registration
Member $279/day
Non-Member $379/day
Accommodations
Reservation deadline is June 29, 2026. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump for $149.00 single/double (plus tax). Reserve your room online or call the hotel directly to at (804) 364-3600. Please remember to identify yourself as a VHCA-VCAL participant.
