CMDCP® Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional®
CMDCP certification prepares health care professionals to integrate Montessori dementia care methods into their caregiving practice. This approach is taught through the MCDC seminar, using structured, engaging, person-centered activities to support people living with dementia.
Where do I start?
How to Become a CMDCP®
Attend a live seminar to obtain your CMDCP®.
Step 1
Complete the MCDC Seminar
Find an upcoming MCDC seminar through the NCCDP seminar calendar, then register and attend.
Formats and schedules vary by trainer, so choose the seminar that works best for you.
Step 2
Submit the CMDCP® Application
Then come back to our Member Portal and complete an application. Upon approval, you will be a CMDCP®.
What is the CMDCP®?
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Who should apply for CMDCP® Certification?
How do I apply?
Step One: Complete the MCDC seminar. The MCDC seminar is the required course for those pursuing CMDCP® certification. Check here for live seminars.
Step Two: Sign up for our member portal, and complete the application! Find the Member Portal here.
What do I need to apply?
One full year of paid experience and a Certificate of Completion from an MCDC seminar given by an approved CMDCPT trainer.
What are the fees associated with this certification?
The seminar fee can vary, and the application fee is $185 USD.
Please note that we also have group and association rates that may be available to select individuals.
Renewal Requirements
Renewal is every two years. You will need to login at our member portal and complete a renewal application. We require all members to have 10 CEUs in anything healthcare related to renew. The cost of renewal is $185.
What does CMDCP stand for?
CMDCP stands for Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional, a credential focused on applying Montessori-based methods to support people living with dementia through structured, engaging, and person-centered activities.
What is a certified Montessori dementia care professional?
A Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP) is a trained individual who uses Montessori-based methods to support people living with dementia.
This approach focuses on structured activities, independence, and engagement to improve quality of life and promote person-centered care.
Which Montessori certification is best?
There isn’t one “best” Montessori dementia certification. It actually depends on your role and goals. The Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP) is a strong option because it focuses on practical, person-centered care and helps improve engagement, independence, and quality of life.
