AMTI Adult Care Program
Assignments required
MA Endorsed AMTI Diploma of Completion
Course overview
This course develops a deeper understanding of Montessori philosophy and practice and supports the skill development of adults new to working with the Montessori approach in adult care environments. It is designed for family caregivers, care workers, allied health professionals and others seeking to apply Montessori adult care principles with greater depth and accountability.
- Standard price $890 + GST ($979 incl GST)
- MANZ member discount 20% applied at checkout
- Member checkout total $783.20 incl GST
The 20% MANZ discount (coupon code: manzamti20 ) is automatically applied when using the enrolment checkout link above. Your account will be created during checkout, and you will be enrolled after payment.
Quick details
| Course code | AMTIAU8B |
| Credential | MA Endorsed AMTI Diploma of Completion |
| Mode | Online-only asynchronous and synchronous delivery |
| Duration | Complete within 6 to 12 months |
| Commitment | 3 to 5 hours self-paced learning per week |
| Age requirement | 18+ years |
| Standard price | AUD $890 + GST |
| MANZ member offer | 20% discount applied by direct checkout link |
Best suited for
- Family caregivers
- Learners holding, or working towards, a current nationally recognised vocational credential in the adult care sector
- People seeking to work in Montessori adult care environments as care workers, allied health professionals or family caregivers
- Learners who are able to attend online sessions and complete assessment tasks
Delivery and learning commitment
- Virtual lectures, live-virtual tutorials, practical assignments and portfolio work
- Self-directed practicum with reflection assignment to be submitted
- Assessment tasks throughout the course
- Recognition of Prior Learning may be applied where relevant
Key course segments
Prelude: Getting Started
- Welcome to AMTI message
- Navigating the LMS
- Adult Learner Handbook and Agreement Form
- First reflective journal task
1. Introduction to the Montessori Approach to Adult Care
- Core principles of the Montessori person-centred approach
- Dr Montessori’s work and foundational insights
- The Baby and the Butterfly: understanding stages of development from birth to adulthood
- Montessori method beyond childhood
2. Understanding the Unique Needs of the Target Population
- Traumatic brain injury
- Physical disabilities
- Dementia
- Ageing
- Montessori person-centred approach
3. The Prepared Caregiver in Montessori Adult Care Environments
- The prepared caregiver in Montessori adult care environments
- The role of the caregiver in connection and communication
- The role of the caregiver in observation and assessment
4. Creating a Montessori Prepared Environment for Adult Care
- Principles of a prepared environment
- Structure and order in the prepared environment
- Beauty and atmosphere in the prepared environment
- Means of development in the prepared environment
- Environmental assessments and modifications
5. Montessori Activities and Materials for Adult Care
- Introduction to Montessori activities
- Five key areas in the adult care environment
- Practical life exercises
- Sensorial activities
- Cognitive skills: language and mathematics
- Cultural activities
6. Concurrent In-Service Practicum and Self-Reflection
- Completely self-directed practicum with a self-reflection assignment to be submitted
Enrolment link for MANZ members
The 20% MANZ discount (coupon code: manzamti20) is automatically applied when using the enrolment checkout link below. Your account will be created during checkout, and you will be enrolled after payment.
