This course is designed for Osteopaths who seek to expand their knowledge in the paediatric field, including newly qualified Osteopaths who have limited or no experience in treating babies, as well as Osteopaths with more paediatric experience who may want to refresh and broaden their knowledge in this field.
The course content will be divided into 3 major areas:
This course is suitable for Osteopaths who seek to work effectively & safely. It’s a perfect base for Osteopaths working in the paediatric field.
The course content is based on the available research, if possible. Particular attention will be given to how to optimize the paediatric examination.
The Paediatric anamnesis is the first building block of any safe & efficient paediatric consultation. We will dive into the specific questions for this population, that will make your examination more to the point. Considering the aspects of the paediatric anatomy, physiology, neurology & red flags.
In The Paediatric Red Flags, we will cover the area of general moments, milestones & relevant reflexes, to be able to evaluate if the baby is safe to examine & where to focus the examination.
In The Paediatric Examination, we will focus on making an efficient evaluation of the medical, general mechanical and application of the osteopathic examination. To evaluate if the baby is safe to treat & where to focus our brief “window of opportunity” when working with little ones.