MDDA Prerequisites
To be eligible to apply to become an AMI Montessori for Disability, Dementia and Ageing (MDDA) Trainer, the following minimum requirements must be met:
- Post-secondary degree or professional license in a health and/or social science related field
- Evidence of continuing professional development in dementia and ageing care
- Completion of the AMI Montessori for Disability, Dementia and Ageing Practitioner Certification
- 5 years professional experience in working with older adults and individuals living with dementia or equivalent
- Completion of the AMI Montessori for Disability, Dementia and Ageing Fundamentals Course (Online)
- Proven implementation of a successful Montessori for Disability, Dementia and Ageing programme in a care community
- Proven experience with leading change demonstrated by a positive attitude and emotional intelligence
- A commitment to Montessori as an aid to life and an understanding of how this is applicable to older adults
- Proven experience in presenting in-service education, conferences and workshops in the field of dementia and ageing care, with evidence of positive evaluations
- Sound knowledge of adult learning principles
Application enquiries for this level should be directed to AMI (not currently available using the online Training of Trainers Application form). Please contact us.
