Paeds Level 1 unit C - 3day block - Paeds development and health, 1 of 4 linked, BRISTOL, 3-4-5 Mar '25

This introductory level course is to help all osteopaths become better equipped to help infants and older babies with osteopathy.  Lots of anatomy and physiology, lots of osteopathic concepts, and integration of neurophysiology, fluids, development, motor- sensory dynamics, posture and movement.  The four linked programmes cover everything from intra-uterine through to the first year of life.  This is the THIRD of four linked units, that can be done together, or as stand alone elements. 

It is designed for early career osteopaths, or those starting their paediatric journey, but as it is so packed with evidence and clinical insights, it will suit any osteopath, even if experienced in paediatric care.  The four programmes follow on from each other, but can be done as stand alone units. 

This THIRD programme covers the ongoing development, motor sensory integration, postural dynamics and growth.  Links physiology to movement, and integrated breathing and fluid dynamics, including immunity to common presentations such as upper respiratory condiions, general visceral problems, as well as postural and mechanical assymetry.  Considers child communicaiton and social interaction, and gives many approaches to consider a range of common presentations for the preschool / primary school aged child. 

Day one includes an introduction to ongoing movement and global development, day twoconsiders ongoing balance and integration of relfexes, changing functions, health and nutrition demonds, day threeconcepts for immunity, breathing, ear, nose, throat and global visceral function and commmunication.  Risks and benefits of oseopthic care are discussed.

The course uses extensive evidence base, introduces new concepts and does not rely on one treatment modality.  This course does not teach 'cranial', but instead teaches you how to interact with physiology and the emergent nervous system through applying traditional osteopathic concepts through touch and gentle tissue exploration.  Videos of hands on approaches are used.   For osteopaths - you will be asked for your osteopathic registration after enrolment.  Final year students can apply.  Exact venue details after enrolment.

These units form part of the face to face teaching componets of the Certificate and Diploma programmes in Paediatric Osteopathy, delivered by Caroline through her postgraduate College, the CNMO.  For details of that programme, click link for overview pdf on the main events page, or visit cnmo.co.uk