Monash University
4 weeks
This course equips physiotherapists with the skills to understand and manage neonatal and infant development, including neurological and respiratory phases, typical movement and postural behaviors, developmental care principles, and musculo-skeletal assessments.
This course is only available to participants who have previously completed the introductory course: 'Enhancing skills in paediatric physiotherapy' or obtained an exemption by submitting a one page CV outlining clinical practice experience and professional development undertaken in paediatrics since graduation. International participants must meet the minimum English language requirements of IELTS 7.0 (no band lower than 6.5).
The course covers the following key topics: Phases of neonatal neurological development, Phases of neonatal respiratory development, Typical neonatal and infant development and its application to clinical practice, Recognizing typical movement and postural behavior, Principles of developmental care, Appropriate outcome measures for neonates and infants, Physiotherapy strategies to address developmental deviations, Comprehensive musculo-skeletal assessment of newborns and infants, Management of common musculo-skeletal disorders in infancy.
Monash University is a leading provider of physiotherapy education and research in Australia. This course has been developed by experienced paediatric physiotherapy academics and clinicians to equip participants with advanced skills in this specialized area of practice.
This course will enable physiotherapists to develop advanced skills in the assessment and management of neonates and infants, allowing them to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to this patient population.
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