E-Learning Course

Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Ageing  is relevant to those who care for older adults and people living with dementia and/or other Disability, whether in the community, day respite or care communities, including professional carers, volunteers and care partners.

“Joy, feeling one’s own value, being appreciated and loved by others, feeling useful and capable of production are all factors of enormous value for the human soul.” 

Maria Montessori

Two options are available to start making Montessori YOUR difference, by changing the lives of older people, especially those living with dementia and disability.

Introduction to Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Ageing $80

The Montessori Approach is a culture of care which focusses on identifying and retaining strengths and abilities enabling people to be the best they can be.

The Introduction to Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Ageing course is relevant to those who care for older adults and people living with dementia and/or other disability. This can be in the community, day respite or care communities, including professional team members, volunteers and care partners. It is an
ideal orientation/induction tool for organisations who are making Montessori their difference.

This course will provide you with an introduction to Montessori and the prepared environment. For those wishing to gain a depth of knowledge there is the option to progress to the AMI Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Ageing Course. Learners have 30 days to complete the course from day of enrolment.

AMI Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Ageing Course $499

The AMI Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Ageing Course is the theoretical component of the AMI Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Aging Certified Practitioner qualification. This course is a prerequisite for the AMI Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Ageing Certified Practitioner eLearning course. 

The Montessori approach seeks to establish a ‘culture of care’ which will enhance quality of life. You have 60 days from day of enrolment to complete this course.

Course Outcomes:

• Learn the history of Montessori and the translation of the principles to dementia, disability and ageing
• Recognise the importance of each person’s story including their strengths, skills, needs and abilities
• Know the connection between the environment and responsive/changed behaviours
• Understand the importance of meaningful engagement and maintenance of skills and independence
• A knowledge of how to prepare the environment to enable people to achieve their full potential

AMI Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Ageing Certified Practitioner $300

You will already have completed the AMI Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Ageing Course which is a prerequisite to progress to this AMI Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Ageing Certified Practitioner course.

This in-depth course enables you to implement roles and activities and create a prepared environment for older adults using Montessori principles. You can serve as a role model and leader in your community and help to establish Montessori programming. You will not be qualified to serve as a trainer.

The certified practitioner program consists of a range of assignments which will demonstrate the student’s ability to apply the knowledge required to develop and implement a Montessori prepared environment. All assessment tasks are uploaded onto the learning platform.

The requirements are:

• Completion and submission of assignments within 6 months of completing the AMI Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Ageing Course.
• Completion of two case studies for people living with dementia or other disability using the required forms. Photos
  or scans of any relevant templates, materials, cue cards, and signage that were used to create activities and roles for the two people with whom you are undertaking case studies. Provide video evidence of adherence to Montessori principles.
• 1000 word Lessons learned reflection.
• Third party/supervisor’s report. 
• Submission of  all assignment tasks into the learning platform

Certified Practitioner Level includes:

• Access to a range of modules until assignments are submitted.
• Online support if required (additional fee)
• AMI Certified Practitioner certificate is issued on successful completion of assessment tasks.
• If assessment tasks do not provide the evidence required to gain AMI Certification, additional submissions will incur a $100.00 fee. Please contact Montessori Consulting for an invoice prior to resubmitting.  Once payment is received, you can resubmit assessment tasks.

Course Outcomes:

• Understand the history of Montessori and the translation of the principles to dementia, disability and ageing.
• Demonstrate understanding of the importance of each person’s story including their strengths, skills, needs and abilities through completion of two case studies.
• Know the connection between the environment and responsive/changed behaviours. 
• Apply the principles of Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Ageing to prepare the environment t to enable people to achieve their full potential.
• Understand the importance of observation and evaluation in meaningful engagement and the prepared environment 
• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge to achieve AMI Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Ageing Certified Practitioner status.