HHSC and Money Follows the Person Demonstration Grant

Bringing webinar series to health care professionals.

It discusses the work of Dr. Montessori and the Montessori Method when working with older adults with dementia. Dr. Cameron Camp provides this series.

The series will also focus on understanding the application of Montessori principles to improving staff engagement. Discussions includes specific principles and techniques.

Montessori Inspired Lifestyle: Montessori Based Dementia Programming
Sept. 28, 2021
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
Register for the Montessori Based Dementia Programming webinar.

Applying Montessori Principles for Home Care Workers
Oct. 5, 2021
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
Register for the Applying Montessori Principles for Home Care Workers webinar.

Applying Montessori Principles for Leadership and Staff Engagement
Oct. 26, 2021
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
Register for the Applying Montessori Principles for Leadership and Staff Engagement webinar.

Applying Montessori Principles for Families and Loved Ones of Persons with Dementia
Oct. 28, 2021
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
Register for the Applying Montessori Principles for Families and Loved Ones of Persons with Dementia webinar.

This course is for everyone. The focus is on direct care professionals, certified nursing assistants, attendants, social workers, nurses, administrators and activity professionals, recreation therapists, rehabilitation staff and other health care professionals.

HHSC and CHIP Services plans to offer 1.5 continuing education credits to:

  • Licensed social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychology professionals and professional counselors
  • Certified nurse aides
  • Long-term care ombudsmen guardianship
  • Assisted living facility managers
  • Occupational therapists and assistants
  • Qualified intellectual and developmental disability professionals
  • Day activity and health services managers and home health and hospice managers

Nurses can receive CEs. CEUS provided by CEU Network have an added fee paid to CEU Network. The information will be provided in class. Other credentialing bodies are still pending.

CMDCP Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional Certification:

Participants can apply for the Montessori certification, CMDCP Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional with ICCDP, after attending one of the above seminars. The discounted price for the CMDCP application is $35 versus $135. Applications must be completed online within 30 days of completing the seminar. Visit www.iccdp.net or contact the International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners at iccdpcorporate@iccdp.net for information about CMDCP Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional certification. Obtain the handout as part of the webinar. It explains the steps to apply online and receive the discount.

Visit cen4ard.com for information about the courses.