In this course, participants will learn about the Montessori principles of independence according to one’s ability and the benefits of the prepared environment. Specifically, participants will learn about the fundamental principles of the Montessori method, how to conduct a Montessori-based session, Montessori-based steps to engagement that reduce unwanted behaviors, issues that may arise with this approach, and using case studies and video examples, how to set up activities/tasks for individuals with dementia using a Montessori Approach.
Course created on January 7, 2020
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, OT Service Delivery; CE Broker/1.0 Home Study, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-761504; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Intermediate, Geriatrics
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the fundamental principles of a Montessori-based approach to dementia programming.
- After this course, participants will be able to list individualized activities that you can implement with individuals with dementia and/or teach others to implement to reduce unwanted behaviors and improve engagement.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe ways to modify the physical environment to support individuals with dementia.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Background, review of learner outcomes. |
| 5-10 Minutes | An introduction to Montessori |
| 10-20 Minutes | What is the Montessori Approach? |
| 20-30 Minutes | The fundamental principles of the Montessori Approach |
| 30-40 Minutes | How to create successful activities |
| 40-50 Minutes | Activity ideas and templates |
| 50-60 Minutes | A Case Study; Summary and Q & A |
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Kathleen Weissberg
OTD OTR/L
Dr. Kathleen Weissberg, (MS in OT, 1993; Doctoral 2014) in her 25+ years of practice, has worked in rehabilitation and long-term care as an executive, researcher and educator. She has established numerous programs in nursing facilities; authored peer-reviewed publications on topics such as low vision, dementia quality care, and wellness; has spoken at numerous conferences both nationally and internationally, for 20+ State Health Care Associations, and for 25+ state LeadingAge affiliates. She provides continuing education support to over 17,000 therapists, nurses, and administrators nationwide as National Director of Education for Select Rehabilitation. She is a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and a Certified Montessori Dementia Care Practitioner. She serves as the Region 1 Director for the American Occupational Therapy Association Political Affairs Affiliates and is an adjunct professor at both Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA and Gannon University in Erie, PA.
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Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This course will focus solely on the Montessori Approach to Dementia Care.
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