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Montessori Dementia Care Professional Seminar
The seminar required to become a Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional® (CMDCP®)
This is the required seminar for those pursuing Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional® (CMDCP®) credentials and who qualify through the International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.
To see if you qualify, please visit the ICCDP website at www.iccdp.org or just come for the education.
The purpose of this seminar is to provide healthcare professionals who care for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia specialized training to use person-focused, purposeful, and informed care.
++Individuals and healthcare professionals not interested in pursuing certification as a CMDCP are welcome to attend solely for the education++
About the Montessori Method
The Montessori approach to dementia care is based on the educational philosophies of Dr. Maria Montessori, a childhood educator. Dr. Cameron Camp discovered these principles could be effectively adapted for dementia care. The Montessori approach focuses on rediscovering and supporting the person behind the dementia by providing activities that have meaning and purpose based on their needs, interests, history, skills, and abilities.
It's essential to recognize that individuals with dementia are still adults who desire and deserve to feel valued and maintain as much autonomy as possible. Encouraging engagement through person-centered activities, rather than dictating tasks, can combat boredom and loneliness, promote a sense of purpose and routine, and enhance self-confidence.
At the top of the screen, there's a video showcasing two mountain climbers. It's a challenging climb, it appears. The message to be conveyed is that the Montessori method prioritizes success. Therefore, creating an achievable, personalized mountaintop for each individual is necessary to ensure a positive outcome. Humans thrive when they succeed, regardless of whether they have dementia or not.
Many individuals wonder how the Montessori method differs from other techniques used in dementia care. This seminar addresses this question by delivering informative content, using facilitated discussions, real-life case examples, and practical tips that identify the distinct features of the Montessori approach to dementia care.
Depending on the level of cognitive function, individuals with dementia may require one on one assistance or set up to participate in activities.
Utilizing the Montessori principles can improve daily living skills, balance, and self esteem.
Objectives
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Explore common types of dementia, their hallmark symptoms, and care strategies.
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Introduce Montessori concepts that can be applied to dementia care.
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Acknowledge the importance of person-centered and person-directed practices in Montessori dementia care.
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Discuss infantilization and its impact on dignity and respect.
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Identify ways to increase socialization.
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Offer strategies for adapting Montessori concepts in dementia care to meet each client's needs.
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Discuss the impact of dementia on self-care and how to utilize Montessori methods to improve self-care function.
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Identify barriers to activity participation and strategies to incorporate Montessori concepts to facilitate engagement.
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Discuss family, staff, and organizational roles in Montessori dementia care.
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Identify challenges of implementing Montessori dementia care concepts.
Content Modules
Module 1: An Overview of Dementia
Module 2: The Montessori Concept
Module 3: Philosophy of Montessori
Module 4: Infantilization, Dignity & Respect in Montessori Care
Module 5: Effective Communication & Socialization
Module 6: Environment
Module 7: Promoting Independence in Person Care
Module 8: Fostering Engagement Through Meaningful Activities
Module 9: Family & Staff Partners in Care
No audio or videotaping of this seminar is allowed.
Work-related tasks that provide purpose, are person-specific, and reflect one's history can provide cues that tap into long-term memories. This, in turn, can enhance self-esteem and maximize autonomy.
Seminar Instructor: Kari Johnson, OTR/L, CDP®, CADDCT®, CMDCP®, CMDCPT™, BCPA
Kari is an Occupational Therapist, Certified Dementia Practitioner®, Certified Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Trainer®, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional®, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional Trainer™, and a Board Certified Patient Advocate with over 25 years of healthcare experience. She began her career as a CNA, practiced as a Social Worker in the United Kingdom, and has been an Occupational Therapist for 14 years.
Kari uniquely weaves her personal experiences, in addition to her professional experiences, into the content that will be presented. The course review comments consistently mention her teaching style, interesting professional and personal case examples, and the immediate applicability to the real-life situations attendees face in their own roles.
CMDCP® Pathway
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Register and pay ($195) for Montessori Dementia Care Professional Seminar.
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Attend the full seminar (credit will not be provided if you leave an online or in-person session, including turning the camera off for extended periods).
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Provide Karing Consulting with your course evaluation within seven days of the seminar. This step must be completed to continue with the MDCP® application.
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Receive your course certificate from Karing Consulting (lists hours attended and instructor #)
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Within thirty days, apply for and pay for your CMDCP® credential online:
Montessori Dementia Care Professional Seminar
REGISTRATION
$75 cancellation fee. No fee to switch to another course date (see flexible scheduling).
Flexible Scheduling: Mix and match morning/day/evening 1 and 2 seminars.
Also, you may attend the 1st half of a full-day seminar and finish the 2nd half on a different date (s)
DISCOUNTS
Karing Consulting 2 Course Discount: $40 discount off the Montessori Dementia Care Professional Seminar fee or Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Seminar fee when both courses are completed with Karing Consulting. Email for further details, including the ICCDP association CMDCP® application discount (for those who are already CDPs) and the Karing Consulting Discount Code!
Karing Consulting Referral Discount: Refer someone to attend a seminar provided by Karing Consulting, and your course fee will be reduced by $25. You may refer up to 7 people.
ICCDP Corporate Discount: SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNT on CMDCP application fees for facilities or companies with groups of 10 or more people who complete the course on the same day(s). The seminar is closed to outside attendees and allows you to market your organization as one of the best!!
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