THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY AIDE CERTIFICATION TAAC Jodie Diener Molokai

THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY AIDE CERTIFICATION (TAAC) Jodie Diener Molokai Community Rural Health Association: Wai Ola `O Hina Project

Project Focus: Long Term Care Molokai Community Members Community Health Services Education & Training Workforce Communication Coordination Collaboration

The potential accomplishment of an individual is miniscule compared to the potential of organized groups working together

Therapeutic Activity Aide Certification (TAAC)

Therapeutic Activity Aide Certification OT PT SLP Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Speech & Language Clinical Experience

Certification of Competence TAAC I Class Course Number Credit Subject/Course Title 1 FAMR 230 3 Survey of Human Growth & Development 2 HLTH 118 3 Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills 3 HLTH 119 2 Therapeutic Activities

Anatomy & Physiology Pretest : 47% Post-test: 82%

Certification of Completion TAAC II Class Course Number Credits Course Title 4 HLTH 122 3 Intro to Physical Therapy Support Skills 5 HLTH 123 2 Practicum in Physical Therapy Support Skills 6 HLTH 125 1 Survey of Medical Terminology 7 HLTH 126 3 Intro to Speech-Language Pathology Support Skills 8 HLTH 127 2 Practicum Speech-Language Pathology Support Skills 9 HLTH 128 1 Capstone for Therapeutic Activity Aide II

TAAC Students • • 15 Students All Molokai residents Ages 18 -55 Mostly mothers CNA Certification • 80% Have taken course • 20% Plan on enrolling •

Outcomes?

It is in our best interest to Cultivate, Support & Nurture the talent and potential that we have in Our own Backyard