Montessori Home Engagement

*****Based upon the guidance of the CDC related to COVID 19, and in particular in consideration of those working in long-term care, NCCAP and NIMC have postponed the MHEC scheduled for Saturday, March 14. A new date will be announced when current public health concerns have been addressed.******

The Montessori Home Engagement Course is founded upon the principles of human development championed by the world-renowned educator and researcher Dr. Maria Montessori.

As a recognized leader in applying principles of care during early childhood, Montessori approaches and techniques have been proven to be effective when caring for a person aging in place at home.

With the population of Americans aged 85 years or older is set to triple by mid-century, the demands on the caregiver in the home setting is also growing exponentially.

To support both professionals and family members providing care in the home, the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) has partnered with the National Intergenerational Montessori Center. The outcome is this specialized curriculum for the delivery of high-quality services that promote the psycho-social well-being and overall health of older adults.

Founded in 1986, NCCAP is accepted by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and is recognized for the highest skills using the Social Model of Care in long-term care settings. To date, NCCAP has trained and certified over 150,000 individuals in the delivery of life-enriching activities that optimize physical and cognitive function.

Individuals taking the Montessori Home Engagement Course learn practical skills to communicate, interact and engage with those aging in place at home. Caregivers learn techniques that are proven effective when dealing with the challenges of aging, such as decreased mobility and memory decline.

This course empowers the caregiver with skills, abilities and confidence to effectively engage and deliver personalized activities that are meaningful to the older person in their care.

The competencies and knowledge from this course are designed to improve the health, well-being and quality of life of both the caregiver and the person receiving care. Attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance, including CE hours accepted by NCCAP. Professional Caregivers can obtain NCCAP Certification by meeting credentialing requirements that include Continuing Education and work experience.

For more information: www.nccap.org

Earn NCCAP Certification

Those individuals working in a professional home care setting are able to earn NCCAP Montessori Home Engagement Certification (MHEC) which requires:

1. Proof of academic achieve (high school, GED or higher)
2. 1000 hours of work experience in long-term care setting
3. 5 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in the past 5 years on relevant topics in long-term care.