PLEASE READ QUALIFICATION CRITERIA BEFORE APPLYING
- Four year college degree or two year degree or certified or license in a health care profession. If not certified or licensed in chosen profession, you have completed a state required course to hold your position.
- Certified or Licensed in a health care profession or completed a state required course required to hold your position. I.E, a nursing assistant course. I.E, The MEPAP course for activity professionals.
- Minimum one year full time paid experience with a health care related company, association or government agency that provides services to the elderly.
ONLINE APPLICATION and CERTIFICATION PROCESS:
- Complete the online individual CMDCP ™ Certified Montessori Care Professional application. Wait for approval.
- Upon written approval you will directed to Center for Applied Research in Dementia CARD to complete the online Montessori Dementia Care Professional 6 hour course.
- Complete and pass the test.
- Complete an online evaluation at CARD And ICCDP
- ICCDP will email you a CMDCP certification to you.
Or you can elect to bypass the certification and only take the course.
GRANDFATHER OPTION:
This option is for those professionals who have already completed either a Montessori Dementia specific course or have a Montessori Dementia specific certification from a national or international organization, university or Center for Applied Research in Dementia CARD. This option allows you to bypass the Montessori Dementia Care Professional Course offered by CARD and apply for the CMDCP certification only.
If you completed a Montessori Dementia specific course or have a Montessori Dementia specific certification from a national organization, international organization or university within the past 2 years, you may elect to select the grandfather option. The grandfather option allows you to by pass the online six hour Montessori course. You will need to upload when prompted during the application process either the certificate of completion and or the certification.
- Step 1: Complete the Grandfather CMDCP application.
- Step 2: Upload your documentation that you have either completed a Montessori Dementia course or have a Montessori Dementia specific certification.
- Step 3: Wait for approval.
- Step 4: If approved a CMDCP certification is emailed to you. If denied, a denial letter will be sent to you.
The CMDCP certification is for two years. In 22 months you will receive an email to renew online. You will complete the exact same process for renewal.
TAKE THE MONTESSORI CURRICULUM OPTION:
Please complete the initial individual application.
- Step 1: Complete the online application process and wait for approval.
- Step 2: Once approved, an email letter will be sent to you with the link to take the online 6 hour course with CARD. If your application is denied, a denial letter will be emailed to you.
- Step 3: Register with CARD for the 6 hour course titled Montessori Dementia Care Professional course.
- Step 4: Pass the test.
- Step 5: Complete an online evaluation with CARD
- Step 6: Complete the online evaluation with ICCDP
- Step 7: ICCDP will email you a CMDCP certification.
The certification is for two years. In 22 months you will receive an email to renew online. You will complete the exact same process for renewal.
FOR BOTH OPTIONS:
Renewal is every two years. Renewal will be online and 4 contact hours will be required every two years. Contact hours are only accepted from Center for Applied Research in Dementia (CARD). Notifications will be sent via email in 22 months. You must notify ICCDP and CARD of email, name changes or address changes.
For complete information about the certification process please go to the certification information page.
Upon successful completion of your application and acceptance as a CMDCP you will be pleased to know that your name will be proudly displayed on our registry of Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional . Only your name and credentials will be posted. Your contact information will not be posted.
ASSOCIATION DISCOUNT:
To qualify for the discounted price, your association must be listed. If you do not see your association listed, contact your association and request that they contact ICCDP so you as a member of that organization can take advantage of the membership discount. The letter must come from the Executive Director to iccdpcorporate@iccdp.net
Association Members:
ONLINE APPLICATION and CERTIFICATION PROCESS:
- Complete the online application process and wait for approval. You will receive an email within 48 business hours with instructions on registering for the CARD course. CARD will email you with a coupon code to register for the course. You cannot register for the course if you did not receive approval email from ICCDP. The coupon code from CARD will allow you to register for the course at the association discount price. Please allow CARD 48 business hours to send you the coupon code. You have 30 days to complete the course from the date your application was approved. If your application is denied, a denial letter will be emailed to you and your fee will be returned.
- Upon written approval you will directed to Center for Applied Research in Dementia CARD to complete the online Montessori Dementia Care Professional 6-hour online course. DO NOT APPLY WITH CARD FIRST. You must apply with ICCDP first and wait for your application to be approved. Then move forward with registration of the CARD course.
- Follow the written directions that are e-mailed to you to register for the course. Once on CARD, register for the course, use the discount code provide to you from CARE, and pay for the course. Complete the course and pass the test.
- Complete an online evaluation at CARD And ICCDP.
- ICCDP will email you a CMDCP certification.
Or you can elect to bypass the certification and only take the course.
If you only wish to take the course, select course only. After you complete the course, if you decide to pursue certification, complete the application and select the grandfather option. You have 2 years from the date of completion of the course to apply for the grandfather option. You will be asked to upload your certificate of course completion.
GRANDFATHER OPTION:
This option is for those professionals who have already completed either a Montessori Dementia specific course or have a Montessori Dementia specific certification from a national or international organization, university or Center for Applied Research in Dementia CARD. This option allows you to bypass the Montessori Dementia Care Professional Course offered by CARD and apply for the CMDCP certification only. The price is $35.00 USD pp.
If you completed a Montessori Dementia specific course or have a Montessori Dementia specific certification from a national organization, international organization or university within the past 2 years, you may elect to select the grandfather option. The grandfather option allows you to by pass the online six hour Montessori course. You will need to upload when prompted during the application process either the certificate of completion and or the certification.
- Step 1: Complete the Grandfather CMDCP application.
- Step 2: Upload your documentation that you have either completed a Montessori Dementia course or have a Montessori Dementia specific certification.
- Step 3: Wait for approval.
- Step 4: If approved a CMDCP certification is emailed to you. If denied, a denial letter will be sent to you and your fee will be refunded.
The CMDCP certification is for two years. In 22 months you will receive an email to renew online. You will complete the exact same process for renewal. The renewal fee is $35.00 for the certification and $35.00 for the required continuing education course and credit from CARD as long as you continue to be a member of an association eligible for this discounted program. The total renewal fee is $70.00 USD. Rates subject to change.
CMDCP APPLICATION AND MDCP CURRICULUM NOTICE:
There are two separate fees. The application fee is paid to ICCDP and the course fee is paid to CARD. Once you pay for either of the fees, there is no refund. You cannot substitute names of the person applying for certification.
Once your application is approved, you have 30 days to complete the online course or your account will be deleted and there is no refund.
Following completion of this form you will be sent to a page to submit payment by credit card. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover.
Upon successful completion of your application and acceptance as a CMDCP you will be pleased to know that your name will be proudly displayed on our registry of Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional . Only your name and credentials will be posted. Your contact information will not be posted.
ONLINE CERTIFICATION RENEWAL:
- Step 1: Complete CMDCP renewal application and payment.
- Step 2: Take six hours of online course with Center for Applied Research in Dementia (CARD).
The CMDCP renewal application cost is $35.00 USD. Payment by credit card. Late fee is $35.00. There is an additional fee of $35 payable to Center for Applied Research in Dementia for the online course work.
Following completion of this form you will be sent to a page to submit payment by credit card. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover.
CORPORATE GROUP APPLICATION:
Corporations who are investing in their staff's CMDCP certification and Montessori Dementia Care Professional Course are offered a corporate group discount for the CMDCP application at $35.00 USD pp and the online course for $35.00 pp USD. Please see the instructions for the corporate group discount form and registration process.
- Step 1: Complete CMDCP group application and payment.
- Step 2: Take six hours of online course with Center for Applied Research in Dementia (CARD).
The individual application fee is $135.00 USD. Corporate group rate is discount at $35.00 USD per person for certification. The course work with CARD is also discounted at $35 USD pp.
After payment has been submitted you will receive a list of your employee names with username and password for each name. Distribute this to your employee and instruct them to complete the online application form at www.iccdp.org/montessori-application/step_1.php
If the employee has not completed the required course work for certification, each employee will be sent the link to Center for Applied Research in Dementia (CARD) to complete the course and pay CARD for the course. If the employee has completed the required course work and quiz with CARD, ICCDP will email the certification to the contact person.
TAKE MONTESSORI DEMENTIA CARE ONLINE 6-HR COURSE:
I do not qualify for CMDCP certification or I am not interested in CMDCP certification, but I do want to complete the Montessori Dementia Care Professional course. Please complete the registration forms. The course is $125.00 USD pp and does not include the CMDCP certification.
- Step 1: Complete the ICCDP form. There is no fee for the application.
- Step 2: An email letter will be sent to you with the CARD link to register and pay for the Montessori Dementia Care Professional online 6 hour course which is $125.00 USD.
There is no renewal process because you will not receive a certification.
