NCCAP- National Certification Council for Activity Professionals
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The National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) is one of the Certifying Bodies recognized by Federal law, and incorporated in many state regulations.
02/19/2026
Not interested in a self-paced course? NCCAP's Standardized ADC curriculum is also taught via zoom with a live instructor and the fee now includes 2 years NAAP membership! We encourage you to enroll today by visiting our website at https://www.nccap.org/take-a-class
02/18/2026
Standardized ADC course is now available on demand. This format allows you to progress at your convenience. For registration details, please visit: https://www.nccap.org/nccapondemand.
02/17/2026
We are pleased to announce that the NCCAP Bridge to ADC program is now available on demand.
NCCAP office will be closed in observance of President's Day, Monday, February 16, 2026.
02/14/2026
We are pleased to announce that the NCCAP Bridge to ADC program is now available on demand. Pre-registration is currently open, with classes scheduled to commence on February 16, 2026. To take advantage of a $100 discount, please use the code: earlyriser at the time of registration. Additionally, if you choose the payment plan option, the payment plan fee will be waived (note that this does not apply to the $200 course deposit). The discount code will expire on February 15, 2026.
For individuals with five years of industry experience, including a minimum of two years in a leadership position, we encourage you to explore the Experiential Track offered by NCCAP. For further information, please follow this link: https://www.nccap.org/what-is-the-experiential-track-for-adc-
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In 1986, the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) was created by the National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP) as the official credential of the Activity Profession.
Accepted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) since 1986, NCCAP is a 501.c.6 credentialing body that fulfills the requirement of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) that Activity Directors be qualified to run life enrichment and activity programs in long-term care settings. Read about the creation of NCCAP in 1986:
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For over 30 years NCCAP has led credentialing for person-centered care and engagement that ensures the highest quality of life for the aging population. NCCAP standards of care are proven to advance the physical, cognitive and psychosocial well-being of older adults. To date, NCCAP has trained and certified over 150,000 individuals in the use of the social model of care and is recognized for delivering the highest skills and competencies via a curriculum, practicum and 3rd-party exam.
NCCAP certifications are designed to meet Federal and State Regulations and Behavioral Health Tags, reduce risk, improve resident and family satisfaction, increase socialization, enhance the quality of life and promote overall well-being.