In this course, participants will learn how to enable residents with dementia to lead group activities. Key attributes and qualities of potential resident leaders will be described and discussed. Practical examples and videos are used throughout this course to illustrate key Montessori-based practices and principles as they relate to successful group leadership by residents with dementia.
Ideas are presented for reading and discussion activities, interactive trivia-type activities, exercise, and other group activities. Each module includes practice questions for review. A required final quiz is presented at the end of this course.
IMPORTANT: The course modules must be viewed in their entirety before you may advance.
CEU information:
- Administrators - National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards - This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 2.25 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS--Approval #20240617-2.25-A94423-DL
NOTE: NAB requires that we report your attendance for you to receive credit for this course. At the completion of the course, please send an email to info@cen4ard.com with your name and 8 digit NAB ID# with the subject "NAB report - Resident Leaders online course completed". Visit the NAB FAQ page for support with your ID#.
- Recreational Therapists - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification - This session content is CE Pre-Approved by NCTRC for 2 hours and relates to Behavioral Health and Geriatrics specialization area designations. -
- Activities Professionals - National Certification Council for Activity Professionals - Approved for 2 Instructional Hours--Approval #NCCAP500888-24NT.
- Certified Care Managers - National Academy of Certified Care Managers - CARD is an approved NACCM continuing education provider, #19-701CARD.
- Nursing - These CEUs are offered through a 3rd party provider for an additional fee of $4.00 per credit hour. Refer to the CEU Network packet under "Course Materials".
- Occupational Therapists - Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board* - This course is approved for 2 hours CE from the Ohio OTPTAT Board, approval #200197.
- Social Workers - Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers* - This course is approved for 2 hours, approval #A620-01. Check with your state SW board for reciprocity rules.
- New Zealand Society of Diversional Recreational Therapists Inc. - NZSDRT Inc. approved for 2 CPD points
- Speech Language Pathologists - Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board* - Content approved for 2 continuing education credits
*Please check with your state certification board for reciprocity rules.
Important Note on New System
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Important note on closing windows in new system.
Module 1: How Is This Possible?
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In this module, Dr. Camp explains the science behind the approach used for training residents with dementia to lead activities.
Module 2: Reading Roundtable
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In this module, an engaging activity involving reading and discussion is described and discussed. The activity has been successfully led by persons with dementia in multiple countries.
Module 3: Treevall Word Games
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In this module, a game combining bingo, phrase completion and trivia will be described and discussed. Practical examples and tips for enabling residents with dementia to successfully lead the activity are presented.
Module 4: How To Train Activity Leaders
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Approaches and techniques for training persons with dementia to lead group activities are discussed in this module.
Module 5: Examples of Other Resident-Led Activities
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To include a variety of abilities and interests, this module describes and discusses other group activities that can be led by residents with dementia.
Module 6: Training Tips
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Useful tips for training persons with dementia to lead activities are presented in this module, along with international examples to illustrate effective approaches and techniques.
Mandatory Final Quiz
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This is the mandatory final course quiz. A passing score is required for credit toward CMDCP re-certification. A score of 80% or better is required to pass. This quiz may be attempted a total of two (2) times.