IAAP encourages Activity Professionals to explore professional certification through a national organization. There are several options currently available. IAAP does not endorse or sponsor any of the organizations or websites listed below. The contact information serves only as a resource.
Note: Some of the certification requirements currently include an exam, or will soon include an exam.
NAAP – National Association of Activity Professionals
3604 Wildon Street, Eau Claire, WI
EMAIL: office@naap.info
WEBSITE: http://www.naap.info
PHONE: (913) 748-7288
NCCAP – National Certification Council for Activity Professionals
3015 Upton Drive, Suite 103, Kensington, MD 20895
EMAIL: info@nccap.org
WEBSITE: http://nccap.org
PHONE: (757) 552-0653
NCTRC – National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification
16 Squadron Blvd., Suite 101, New York City, NY 10956
EMAIL: nctrc@nctrc.org
WEBSITE: http://www.nctrc.org
PHONE: (845) 639-1439
IHCA – Iowa Health Care Association
(for Iowa Activity Coordinator 72 hr Certification Training)
1775 90th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266
PHONE: (800) 422-3106
WEBSITE: iowahealthcare.org
CONTACT PERSON: Julie Winterboer