Course Description
Level 6 Special Purpose Award in Montessori Education for Dementia
St. Nicholas Montessori Ireland
During this programme you will:
- Discover a powerful approach to dementia care that will totally change your perspective on ageing and dementia
- Learn the first thing you should do to create a sense of community between staff and residents
- See how an engaging life enrichment programme transforms the culture of a long-term care centre and ultimately frees up staff time dramatically
- Learn the process for changing a ho-hum activity program into a dynamic and engaging person-centred programme that keeps people interested and has them coming back for more
- Be able to implement a simple tool for helping people with cognitive impairment participate in meaningful conversations
- Identify the mistakes almost everyone unknowingly makes in wayfinding and signage, leading to confusion and discord – and find out how to correct them
- Develop the skills to effectively communicate with people with dementia, so they easily understand what you are trying to convey
There are TWO Intakes yearly to this course and/or workshop:
- 15 April 2021 (Online)
- October 2021 (Blended)
Course Code | NM1001 |
College Name | St. Nicholas Montessori Ireland |
Course Category | Education, Montessori Education |
Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
Course Qualification | Special Purpose Award / Certificate |
Course Location | Dublin, UK |
Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
Delivery mode | Classroom based |
Course Start Date | 14th October 2021 |
Course Fee | 1790 (course) / 275 (workshop) |
Course Duration | 6 months (course) / 3 day workshop |
Course Times | LIVE Online Classes + 3 On-Premise Weekend Workshops 12 weeks placement (practice visits for 1-2 hours a week with two older adults) *COVID Update: Classes are scheduled to be on premise, but there are blended and online contingencies in place should students not be able to attend classes on premise due to Government regulations |
Awarding Body | QQI |
Title of Awarding | Special Purpose Award |
Entry Requirements | Please be sure to submit evidence of L6+ Early Years or Montessori certificates within your application. For further information contact info@smsi.ie Please state the name and location of the course you are seeking information on in the subject of the email. For International Applications:- Applications from international learners are very welcome. Please register your interest and we will be in touch with next steps. |
Career Path | This Level 6 Certificate is for healthcare workers and Montessori educators, school leavers, graduates of QQI level 5 and 6 education and healthcare programmes, mature entrants international students and graduates changing career direction, all of whom have a desire to apply Montessori philosophy to ageing and dementia in order to improve outcomes for elders living with cognitive impairment. |
Course Provider
St. Nicholas Montessori Ireland
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