August 2018 - Pediatric Osteopathy: Cranial Techniques & Advanced Treatment Protocols
Learn to treat some of the most common osteopathic dysfunctions in newborn babies (30 CPDs/CEU)s - includes downloadable version of Workbook
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Are you looking for a way to distinguish yourself among your colleagues?
Did you know that there is a worldwide shortage of Osteopaths who are trained to treat Pediatric Osteopathic Dysfunctions?
Build your patient list and fulfill your CEU/ CPD requirements by focusing your practice on this facinating, satisfying, and emerging new field!
PEDIATRIC OSTEOPATHY!
Learn to treat Cranial, Digestive, Feeding and Orthopedic dysfunctions in this ten week online course. you can study and practice every week at a time that suits your busy schedule!
Why study online with us?
Your Instructor and Author of this course is a female Osteopath who, over the last fifteen years, has had the privilege of assisting hundreds of pregnant women and their children to overcome many of the dysfunctions that you will find in an Osteopathic Clinic. She has taught this course many times live to Osteopaths and is known for having a engaging, yet knowledgeable teaching style. Her fondness for mentoring Osteopaths become adept and sensitive to the needs of Pregnant Moms and their Children is communicated throughout the entire course.
As a result, next to her course Treating the Obstetrical Patient Throughout all of the Stages of Pregnancy: An Osteopathic Approach, this is one of the most popular and in-demand continuing education courses we offer at the Center for Continuing Education of Osteopathy.
We introduce the fundamental concepts of the mechanics of Pediatric Osteopathy, and teach you Osteopath how to successfully treat some of the most common dysfunctions found in Newborns in an Osteopathic clinical setting :
1) Cranial Distortions
2) Digestive Disturbances
3) Latching & Feeding difficulties
4) Orthopedic Birth Trauma Injuries
A detailed curriculum of the course can be read below.
Throughout the course, students can ask questions. Our Instructor devotes time each week to thoughtfully answering those questions and ensuring you are comfortable with the course material and practice times.
How the Course Works:
The course runs over ten weeks with one chapter released weekly. You will have access to the Introduction chapter immediately when you enroll, and the first chapter starts releasing on Monday August 6th, with each subsequent chapter being released each week after that for ten consecutive weeks.
An additional four weeks are allowed at the end of the course to submit all of your homework assignments and be awarded your Certificate of Completion.
Your learning experience includes over thirty demonstration videos of individual techniques, as well as demonstrations of complete Treatment Protocols. You can go back and watch the demonstration videos as many times as you want for the duration of the course.
Advanced concepts and treatment protocols are discussed in audio format along with images and text for each condition. Interesting and relevant case studies are also reviewed and are part of your homework.
There is approx 15 hours on-line learning with teaching in audio and video format accompanying each page, technique, and treatment protocol, and an additional 15 hours of homework assignments in the form of clinical practice related to each chapter, making this course a total of CPD 30 hours.
Homework Practice Sheets, Assessment Forms, and Step-by-Step Treatment Protocols for you to practice each week at your clinic are provided to you to download at the end of each chapter.
Cranial Osteopathy:
We assume you already have a basic knowledge and training of Cranial Osteopathy and will need it to to fully appreciate the chapters and protocols that include Cranial Osteopathy in this course. If you feel you need a review of basic Cranial Osteopathy concepts, students have the option of ordering the Workbook that accompanies our four day crash course in the Fundamentals of Cranial Osteopathy & Cranio-Sacral Therapy.
What you will need:
You will need to purchase a soft, pliable doll (like the one in the video shown above) to practice the individual techniques on, well as hopefully recruit some volunteer Birthmothers and their Newborns for in-clinic practice. A schedule of exact dates each chapter and subject will be released is included in the Introduction, so you can pre-arrange for appropriate volunteers to practice on.
You will also need access to a printer.
The Accompanying Workbook:
Students who enroll in the online course have free access to download the Workbook that was written to accompany the live course. The link to request the Workbook is included in the Introduction chapter, which you will have access to immediately when you enroll. Only students who are currently enrolled in this course can order and download the Workbook.
Please note the Workbook follows the order of the live course and does not correspond completely in the same order as the online course. Nevertheless, all the same learning information that is contained in the online course can be found in the downloadable Workbook. In fact, the online course is much more complete! We provide you with access to the Workbook as a take-away to refer to after the course is complete. It is not intended to be used as an integral part of the weekly course.
Non-Refund Policy:
Enrollment in all ICEO courses are non- refundable. If unforseeable valid personal or medical reasons are provided (with written proof), a student may apply to enroll in the same course the next time it is offered. Any student who falls behind in the online course with homework submissions must apply for an extension or will be enrolled in a future dated course, according to the discretion of our Educational Director and the Instructor for this course, Maureen N. Maher
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Welcome from author
The Goal - What we hope you will take away from this online course
The Workbook
DOWNLOAD - Schedule of course chapters release dates
Need a refresher or review of some Cranial Osteopathy basics?
Principles of Pediatric Cranial Osteopathy
Where does Cranial Osteopathy fit into this approach?
Why review the Cranial Mechanism?
VIDEO: Review of the Cranial Mechanism
The Mechanics of the Birthing Process
Anatomical Development of the Cranium in Newborns
Common Causes of Cranial Injury in Newborns
What Cranial Mechanisms can be negatively affected ?
Cranial-Abnormalities-At-Birth
Damage Caused by Compressive Forces
Pulmonary Respiration at Birth & the Primary Cranial Mechanism
How permanent are birth injuries?
Mechanical Integrity of the Birthmother’s Pelvis
Table of Developmental Milestone in Newborns 1
Table of Developmental Milestone in Newborns 2
HOMEWORK INSTRUCTIONS Chapter 1. The Mechanics of the Birthing Process
DOWNLOAD: Major Stages of the Birthing Process
HOMEWORK DOWNLOADS
Plagiocephaly or Compression of the Occiput
Etiology of Plagiocephaly
Antero – posterior compression
Etiology of Antero – posterior compression
Lateral Strains
Etiology of Lateral Strains
Transverse compression
Intro to video Cranial Abnormalities at Birth
video - Cranial Abnormalities at Birth
Intro to video - General Cranial Assessment of a Newborn
video - General Cranial Assessment of a Newborn
Cranial Nerves Associated with Newborn Cranial Trauma
Table of Observations of Cranial Newborn Dysfunctions p. 1
Table of Observations of Cranial Newborn Dysfunctions p. 2
HOMEWORK FOR THIS CHAPTER
DOWNLOAD - Table of Cranial Nerves Associated with Newborn Birth Trauma
DOWNLOAD - Table of Observations in Cranial NewBorns' Dysfunctions
Goals of Pediatric versus Adult Osteopathic Treatment
Cranial Nerves to Remember during Pediatric Assessment
Why Use Such a Gentle Touch?
"Listening" with your Hands during a Cranio-Sacral Assessment
"Listening with your Hands" during Visceral Assessment
Overview of a Short General Assessment
video - Overview of a Pediatric Assessment
Standard Initial Assessment & Treatment Protocol
video - Standard Initial Assessment
Using the Pediatric Evaluation Worksheet
DOWNLOADS
Basic treatment steps following an Assessment
HOMEWORK -
Practicing on Adults when Newborns are not available
Overview of Congenital Torticolis
Etiology of Congenital Torticolis
Plagiocephaly & Congenital Torticollis
Cranial Patterns related to Congenital Torticolis
Why so much emphasis on cranial corrections when treating torticolis?
How to Assess for Various Forms of Congenital Torticolis
Four Step Treatment Protocol for Torticolis
Protocol-For-Congenital-Torticolis
DOWNLOADS - Basic Protocol for Treating Congenital Torticolis & Worksheet
HOMEWORK -
How Cranial Moulding is Viewed within the Medical Field
Cranial Moulding Helmets and Osteopathic Treatment
Why Parents Seek Alternatives to Helmets to Achieve Cranial Moulding
Why Parents Seek Alternatives to Helmets to Achieve Cranial Moulding
Introduction to the Video
video - General Cranial Assessment of a Newborn
Designing a Treatment Plan
Key Points to remember during a Pediatric Cranial Moulding Treatment
Cranial Moulding Osteopathic Treatment Protocol
Cranial Moulding Occipital Correction Technique
Cranial Moulding Frontal Correction Technique
Cranial Moulding Vault Molding Technique
Cranial Moulding Treatment Protocol
Subsequent Cranial Moulding Treatments
DOWNLOADS - Cranial Moulding Protocol & Worksheet
HOMEWORK
Digestive Disturbances – Colic, Reflux Etiology
How to Assess for Colic & Reflux in Newborns
The Various Functions of the Vagus Nerve
Follow the Pathway of the Vague Nerve Throughout the Body
The Goal of Osteopathic Treatment for Digestive Dysfunctions
Treatment Protocol for Digestive Disturbances Techniques 1 - 4
Protocol for Digestive Disturbances Techniques 5 - 8
Digest Disturb Bilateral Occipital Condylar Decomp #1
Digest Disturb Occipital Base Expansion #2
Digest Disturb Normalization Sacrum To Diaphragm #3
Digest Disturb Normalization Of Sigmoid Colon #4
Digest Disturb Pelvis Lower GI-Sigmoid Colon #5
Digest Disturb Gastro-Esophageal #6
Digest Disturb Alt Position For Gastro-Esophageal #7
Digest Disturb Finish Treat Balancing Cranio-Sacral Mech #8
Digestive-Disturbances-Protocol
DOWNLOADS : Treatment Protocol for Digestive Disturbances & Worksheet
HOMEWORK
The Importance of Effective Breastfeeding "Failure to Thrive"
Risks Associated with Poor Breastfeeding
How poor attachment affects a Mother's production of breastmilk
Understanding the Etiology of Latching & Feeding Difficulties
Cranial “Moulding” & its Relation to Crying and Suckling at Birth
The Role of the Osteopath in Latching & Feeding Difficulties
Osteopathic Approach to Assessing Latching & Feeding Difficulties
Overview Assessing Latching And Feeding Diffculties
Individual Techniques for Latching and Feeding Difficulties
LatchFeed Occipito Temporal Suture Decompaction #1
LatchFeed Mid Cervical Phrenic Nerve Area #2
LatchFeed Normalization Of Diaphragm #3
LatchFeed Balance Stomach And Diaphragm #4
COMPILATION VIDEO - Latching And Feeding Difficulties Treatment Protocol
DOWNLOAD: Treatment Protocol for Latching and Feeding Difficulties
HOMEWORK
Overview of Shoulder Distocia
Understanding the Etiology of Upper Limb Abnormalities
gleno-humeral dysfunctions & adult scapula-thoracic problems
How to Identify shoulder dysplasia/distocia
Discussion of Individual Techniques for Shoulder Distocia
Shoulder Gleno-Humeral Joint #1
Shoulder Occipito-Scapular Fascia Stretch #2
Shoulder Sterno-Vertebral #3
VIDEO Treatment Protocol for Shoulder Distocia
DOWNLOADS: Treatment Protocol for Shoulder Distocia/Displagia & Worksheet
HOMEWORK
Overview of Common Lower Limb Abnormalities
Medical Prognosis of Lower Limb Pediatric Orthopedic Dysfunctions
Case Study of Lower Limb Abnormality
Increased Femoral Anteversion
FEMORAL RETROVERSION
Tibial Torsions
Differentiating between Femoral Anteversion and Tibial Internal Rotation
Genu Varum versus Genu Valgum
congenital foot deformity METATARSUS ADDUCTUS
History Taking & Goal of Osteopathic Treatment
General Principles of Assessment & Treatment
Assessment Protocol for Lower Limbs in Infants
VIDEO - Demonstration of Lower Limb Assessment
General Treatment Protocol for Lower Limb
Lower Limb Treatment #1 - LumboSacral, Hips & Fascia Techniques 1, 2, 3
Lower Limb Treatment #2 - Femur, Tibia & Fibula Membrane Techniques 4, 5 6
Lower Limb Treatment #3 - Foot Techniques 7, 8, 9 & Balancing
DOWNLOADS
HOMEWORK
Homework - Case Study of Colic
Case Study of Torticolic
Homework - Case Study of Plagiocephaly
Maureen Norah Maher, BA, DO(Qc), DOMP Osteopath Practitioner and Educator
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