This is a 6-hour video-based course on applying Montessori-based approaches to improve engagement among residents and staff in care communities. The course is presented in 4 segments, with a mandatory quiz after each segment. Presented by Cameron Camp, Ph.D. and Gary Johnson, MSW.

Attendees will be able to recognize how a Montessori-based culture affects engagement for staff as well as residents; how applying social scaffolding and a deliberately developmental leadership approach leads to more greater staff satisfaction and productivity; as well as recognize potential long-term benefits of adopting and sustaining a comprehensive Montessori-based approach within care organizations.

After this course, learners will be able to

• Understand the application of Montessori principles to improving staff engagement.
• Describe vertical versus horizontal identity
• Distinguish between satisfaction and engagement
• Use key Montessori principles of creativity and change as applied to employee engagement
• Identify specific leadership and engagement strategies based on Montessori principles
• Understand what being Architects and Teachers entails
• Identify the support beams and rooms of your culture
• Use Personality Lingo as a technique                                                               
• Use Learning Circles as a technique
• Understand the value of coaching vs. annual reviews

If you are having any issues enrolling in or completing the course, please visit www.cen4ard.com/online-course-support/ for troubleshooting and answers to commonly asked questions.

Approved CEUs: 

Administrators - National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards - This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 6.75 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS--Approval #20240329-6.75-A92649-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 - online Leadership course completed". Visit the NAB FAQ page for support with your ID#.

Human Resources - Society for Human Resource Management - This program is valid for 6 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®, approval ##24-GARYA. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

Recreational Therapists - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification - The session has is CE Pre-Approved by NCTRC for six (6) hours and also meets the content required for the Geriatrics and Behavioral Health areas of specialization.

Activities Professionals - National Certification Council for Activity Professionals - Approved for 6 Instructional Hours--Approval #NCCAP501099-24

Occupational Therapists - Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board - This course is approved for 6 hours CE from the Ohio OTPTAT Board, approval #200169.

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 "Resources" and "Course Materials".

Social Workers - Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers - This course is approved for 6 hours CE, approval #A-221-17. 

New Zealand Society of Diversional Recreational Therapists Inc. - NZSDRT Inc. approved for 6 CPD points