FHCACA Membership
Membership shall be open to individuals employed in, individuals or groups interested in, or supportive of, the provision of activity services for primarily geriatric populations, which may include populations with special needs who receive services in a predominantly geriatric setting.
ACTIVE: An active member, in good standing, shall have full voting privileges and the right to hold office and serve on committees. Each member shall have (1) one vote. There shall be no voting by proxy.
SUPPORTIVE: A supportive membership is open to those organizations, agencies, health care associations, service providers, allied professional groups, and/or other groups interested in or being supportive of the activity profession. This is a non-voting, non-serving membership category.
ACTIVE: An active member, in good standing, shall have full voting privileges and the right to hold office and serve on committees. Each member shall have (1) one vote. There shall be no voting by proxy.
- Individuals currently employed in providing activity services in a predominantly geriatric settings such as, long term health care facilities, retirement housing, adult day services, assisted living, senior centers and other related settings.
- Individuals currently employed as Activity Consultants, Educators or Administrators/Managers in the field of Activities.
SUPPORTIVE: A supportive membership is open to those organizations, agencies, health care associations, service providers, allied professional groups, and/or other groups interested in or being supportive of the activity profession. This is a non-voting, non-serving membership category.
FHCACA Membership Benefits
- Membership is State and District Association (most Districts hold regular meetings with networking, fellowship and free education).
- Certificate of Membership
- Copy of By-Laws
- Quarterly FHCACA Newsline (via Email or USPS)
- Right to Vote and Hold Office (Active Only)
- Right to Serve on a Committee
- Legislative Updates and Informational Mailings
FHCACA Questions and Answers
Q. How do we pay dues?
A. By check, money order, or cashier's check, made payable to FHCACA, and mailing it to the FHCACA State Treasurer or credit card (form is on the website).
Q. How can I learn about a job opening?
A. Through the website http://www.FHCACA.org, at your district meetings, or from your district officers.
Q. How can I post a job opening?
A. By notifying FHCACA webmaster committee chair.
Q. What is the FHCACA website address?
A. http://www.FHCACA.org
Q. What educational opportunities does FHCACA offer?
A. Educational sessions are held at the Annual Conference and Mid Year Workshop. Some districts also offer education.
Q. What's the regulation for Activity Director in State of Florida?
A. National certification is not required in all states, but is recognized on a national level. There is no regulation in the state of Florida, but you would go to the federal regulation F483.15 for cross reference. With the implementation of new guideline changes, it is imperative that facilities employ individuals that meet the national standards for leading an activity program and completing the tasks set forth for CMS.
Q. How do I become certified?
A. By contacting your national certification board at
http://www.nccap.org and meeting the requirements.
Q. What is the difference between Qualified and Certified?
A. The regulation (F483.15) states this: The activities department must be directed by a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist, or an activities professional who has two years experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one year, full time, in a patient activities program, in a health care setting, or is qualified occupational therapist or assistant: or has completed a training course approved by the state.
Q. What is the Difference between FHCACA, NAAP, and NCCAP?
A. FHCACA is your State Association, NAAP is the National Association and NCCAP is the certifying body.
Q. What is the difference between FHCA and FHCACA?
A. FHCA is a trade association for Long Term Care; FHCACA is an activity professional state association.
Q. Does FHCACA have a tax exempt number?
A. No. FHCACA is not tax exempt and must pay taxes. We are not a nonprofit organization; however we are a 501c corporation.
Q. When was the association born and how did we get started?
A. It was formed by FHCA, our parent association, due to the fact that Florida government created regulations that required a full time Activity Director in a skilled facility. The association held its first meeting at the Don Cesar Hotel in St. Pete Beach in 1974 with 75 members present.
Q. Does the Association have a Scholarship program?
A. Yes, the Annalea Blair Scholarship has been set up, and is awarded annually. You may contact your Professional Development Chairperson for guidelines and information. (See Website)
Q. How many districts do we have?
A. The FHCACA is divided into 16 districts and follows the same divisions as FHCA. Go to http://www.FHCACA.org to determine your district.
Q. How do we know when districts meet?
A. Information generally can be found on the website or by contacting your district presidents.
Q. Why do I need to be a member?
A. Becoming a member provides networking opportunities, education, and you are able to keep up on the latest happenings with your profession. It also provides you with many growth opportunities by getting involved as an officer or serve on a committee.
Q. How do I become a FHCACA Member and where do I get an
application?
A. You can print an application through the website http://www.FHCACA.org, or by contacting your State Treasurer.
Q. Does FHCACA accept credit cards?
A. FHCACA does accept credit cards (visit our website to see the credit card form which must be completed and sent to State Treasurer).
Q. How often is the News Line mailed and can I submit articles for this?
A. News Line is mailed quarterly to all paid members and we welcome your articles. All articles are to be submitted to the News Line editor. Materials are subject to editing. See website for information or contact district officers.
Q. How do I contact State Officers?
A. Through the website.
Q. What benefits do I get by being a member of FHCACA?
A. Members receive discounted registration at educational sessions, a quarterly News Line, and networking opportunities at the district level. In addition, state officers represent you when lobbying in Tallahassee.
Q. Are there other National Organizations?
A. Yes, ATRA - the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, AMTA - American Music Therapy Association, NCAL - National Center for Assisted Living.
Q. What is the difference between a CTRS and a Certified Activity Director?
A. A CTRS has completed an undergraduate or graduate program in recreation therapy, has completed a formal internship, and passed a national certification exam. A certified activity director has completed the requirements set forth by NCCAP.
A. By check, money order, or cashier's check, made payable to FHCACA, and mailing it to the FHCACA State Treasurer or credit card (form is on the website).
Q. How can I learn about a job opening?
A. Through the website http://www.FHCACA.org, at your district meetings, or from your district officers.
Q. How can I post a job opening?
A. By notifying FHCACA webmaster committee chair.
Q. What is the FHCACA website address?
A. http://www.FHCACA.org
Q. What educational opportunities does FHCACA offer?
A. Educational sessions are held at the Annual Conference and Mid Year Workshop. Some districts also offer education.
Q. What's the regulation for Activity Director in State of Florida?
A. National certification is not required in all states, but is recognized on a national level. There is no regulation in the state of Florida, but you would go to the federal regulation F483.15 for cross reference. With the implementation of new guideline changes, it is imperative that facilities employ individuals that meet the national standards for leading an activity program and completing the tasks set forth for CMS.
Q. How do I become certified?
A. By contacting your national certification board at
http://www.nccap.org and meeting the requirements.
Q. What is the difference between Qualified and Certified?
A. The regulation (F483.15) states this: The activities department must be directed by a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist, or an activities professional who has two years experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one year, full time, in a patient activities program, in a health care setting, or is qualified occupational therapist or assistant: or has completed a training course approved by the state.
Q. What is the Difference between FHCACA, NAAP, and NCCAP?
A. FHCACA is your State Association, NAAP is the National Association and NCCAP is the certifying body.
Q. What is the difference between FHCA and FHCACA?
A. FHCA is a trade association for Long Term Care; FHCACA is an activity professional state association.
Q. Does FHCACA have a tax exempt number?
A. No. FHCACA is not tax exempt and must pay taxes. We are not a nonprofit organization; however we are a 501c corporation.
Q. When was the association born and how did we get started?
A. It was formed by FHCA, our parent association, due to the fact that Florida government created regulations that required a full time Activity Director in a skilled facility. The association held its first meeting at the Don Cesar Hotel in St. Pete Beach in 1974 with 75 members present.
Q. Does the Association have a Scholarship program?
A. Yes, the Annalea Blair Scholarship has been set up, and is awarded annually. You may contact your Professional Development Chairperson for guidelines and information. (See Website)
Q. How many districts do we have?
A. The FHCACA is divided into 16 districts and follows the same divisions as FHCA. Go to http://www.FHCACA.org to determine your district.
Q. How do we know when districts meet?
A. Information generally can be found on the website or by contacting your district presidents.
Q. Why do I need to be a member?
A. Becoming a member provides networking opportunities, education, and you are able to keep up on the latest happenings with your profession. It also provides you with many growth opportunities by getting involved as an officer or serve on a committee.
Q. How do I become a FHCACA Member and where do I get an
application?
A. You can print an application through the website http://www.FHCACA.org, or by contacting your State Treasurer.
Q. Does FHCACA accept credit cards?
A. FHCACA does accept credit cards (visit our website to see the credit card form which must be completed and sent to State Treasurer).
Q. How often is the News Line mailed and can I submit articles for this?
A. News Line is mailed quarterly to all paid members and we welcome your articles. All articles are to be submitted to the News Line editor. Materials are subject to editing. See website for information or contact district officers.
Q. How do I contact State Officers?
A. Through the website.
Q. What benefits do I get by being a member of FHCACA?
A. Members receive discounted registration at educational sessions, a quarterly News Line, and networking opportunities at the district level. In addition, state officers represent you when lobbying in Tallahassee.
Q. Are there other National Organizations?
A. Yes, ATRA - the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, AMTA - American Music Therapy Association, NCAL - National Center for Assisted Living.
Q. What is the difference between a CTRS and a Certified Activity Director?
A. A CTRS has completed an undergraduate or graduate program in recreation therapy, has completed a formal internship, and passed a national certification exam. A certified activity director has completed the requirements set forth by NCCAP.
FHCACA Mission Statement
To Provide Strong, Credible Leadership for the Collective Interests of the Long Term Health Care Providers of Florida, by Becoming and Remaining the Health Care Association Most Effective at:
To Promote Principals and Programs Designed to Enhance the Quality of Life Through Activities for Residents in Florida Long Term Care Facilities, Retirement Housing, Adult Day Care Services, Assisted Living Senior Centers and Other Related Settings
- Promoting a Healthy, Viable Industry to Ensure Quality Health Care.
- Linking Recipient, Provider and Government.
- Providing Services to Members Critical to Sustain a Growing Complex Industry.
To Promote Principals and Programs Designed to Enhance the Quality of Life Through Activities for Residents in Florida Long Term Care Facilities, Retirement Housing, Adult Day Care Services, Assisted Living Senior Centers and Other Related Settings
FHCACA Purpose
- To promote principles and programs designed to enhance the quality of life through activity services for residents in Florida Long-Term health Care facilities, Retirement Housing, Adult Day Care Services, Assisted Living, Senior Centers, and other related settings.
- To encourage, support and promote programs of continuing education and training for the members by hosting an Annual Conference and other Educational Seminars on both a State and District level.
- To establish and promote high fundamental principles for efficient and kindly care of residents in licensed nursing homes and related facilities.
- To establish and maintain active liaison with other health oriented professional groups.
- To provide assistance with and promote national certification of activity professionals, through the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals (NCCAP), as a qualifier for activity practice in Florida.
- To participate in Legislative advocacy at Local, State and National levels both for the Association and the residents we serve.
- To provide the opportunity to exchange ideas with other activity professionals and educators to upgrade resident care by using the therapeutic tool of recreation.
You do not have to be Nationally Certified to be a FHCACA member!
Certification is not a criteria to become a FHCACA member.
OUR GOAL: To better serve the needs of the residents in Health Care Facilities
Certification is not a criteria to become a FHCACA member.
OUR GOAL: To better serve the needs of the residents in Health Care Facilities
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