DH Special Services is dedicated to providing education for the activity professional working in the long term care continuum. It was founded by Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, MDEC, CTRS who has been serving the educational needs of activity professionals since 1984.
DH Special Services offers the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals through independent study as well as in the classroom setting in NJ. The Modular Education Program, also known as the MEPAP, is a qualifying credential to become an NCCAP certified activity professional. The MEPAP provides the activity professional with a strong foundation of knowledge to be an activity director working with the elderly in nursing homes, assisted living communites as well as the adult day setting.The MEP
DH Special Services also offers a wide variety of continuing education programs, specically designed for the activity and recreation professional working in long term care. DH Special Services is an approved NCCAP provider meaning all programs can be utilized for initial certification or renewal continuing education hours. The distance learning or independent study program library include topics on dementia, communication, leadership, activity programming, volunteers, documentation, pet therapy, resident c