Alberta Seniors & Community Housing Association (ASCHA) Certificates
Responding to the demand of the senior housing sector, the Alberta Seniors & Community Housing Association (ASCHA) has worked with RDP since 1996 to develop and deliver a specialized online certificate program.
RDP offers the Activity Coordinator Certificate and the Site Manager Certificate.
Activity Coordinator Certificate
The ASCHA Activity Coordinator Certificate is designed for those with an interest in working in recreation and planning activities in the seniors' housing sector. This program will orient you in the fields of leadership, communication, conflict resolution and client satisfaction. The training will assist you in developing your personal and professional development, understanding the principles of recreation and leisure, and program development.
You will develop knowledge and skills in:
- Recreation and Leisure
- Supporting Older Adults
- Aging Process
- Conflict Management
- Leadership
- Program Development
- Personal and Professional Development
Program Format
- This program requires the completion of seven core online courses
- Each course is one hour per week for six weeks
- Class time is 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- A mic and headset are required for all online ASCHA courses
Read the Activity Coordinator Guide for more details.
Site Manager Certificate
The ASCHA Site Manager Certificate is designed for individuals with an interest in gaining knowledge and understanding of the senior housing industry. It is intended for those who want to advance their careers toward supervisory and management positions.
You will develop knowledge and skills in:
- Site Operations
- Governance and Management
- Hospitality Services
- Communications
- Leadership
- Aging Process
- HR Management
- Personal and Professional Development
Program Format
- This program requires the completion of seven core online courses
- Each course is one hour per week for six weeks
- Class time is 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- A mic and headset are required for all online ASCHA courses
Read the Site Manager Guide for more details.
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ASCHA & RDP Mission Statement
The Alberta Seniors & Community Housing Association (ASCHA) and Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) are proud to work together to offer specialized education opportunities to enhance individual’s skills that strengthen housing supports for seniors.
Laura Crawford Scholarship
The Laura Crawford Scholarship Award of $1000 is granted to one student every year. This award is intended to support ongoing growth and learning in the seniors’ housing industry and will assist the recipient by offsetting a large portion of the cost of the ASCHA program.