Pediatric Osteopathy Certification Program
Next program starts in October 2021. Apply now and earn your qualification to treat some of the most important osteopathic dysfunctions in newborn babies
Torticolis and various forms of Plagiocephaly and planning Cranial Moulding Protocols
(scroll down to read the detailed curriculum)
Enrollment in this Program requires pre-approval from our Educational Director. Email us at [email protected] to set up your Zoom meeting.
Why enroll now?
Did you know that there is a worldwide shortage of Osteopaths who are trained to treat Pediatric Osteopathic Dysfunctions.
By specializing, you can build your patient list and fulfill your CEU/ CPD requirements by focusing your practice on the fascinating, satisfying, and emerging new field of PEDIATRIC OSTEOPATHY.
This Program contains:
- fifteen course modules -
- eight full length pre-recorded Webinars
- downloadable copies of individual treatment protocols
- printable portions of the updated Workbook available as weekly hand-outs
- seven full length videos of complete treatment protocols
- over fifty individual demonstration videos of specific treatment techniques
- a full PDF desktop version of the newly updated Workbook to download and keep at the end of the course.
- a one hour private coaching session via Zoom with the Instructor with the option for additional paid sessions
You will be accredited for:
35 online learning hours
25 hands-on practice hours
TOTAL APPEARING ON YOUR CERTIFICATE: 60 HOURS
How the course works:
You can progress through the program at the same pace as the weekly chapter releases, and complete the program in as little as six months, or you can take more time, if needed, and complete the program over one year.
Homework to complete the program and achieve Certification include:
-eight written submissions based on your hands-on practice time
- three theoretical case studies
- one short video demonstrating your hands-on practice
- one live coaching and feedback session with the Instructor via Zoom
The Workbook:
The Workbook has undergone a complete revision in 2021, and is now over one hundred pages. You will have access to portions of the Workbook provided to you in each corresponding module that you can download and print for future reference in years to come. You will also be able to download and keep the entire Workbook at the end of the course.
Pre-requisites:
This Program is one of our more advanced online courses and is designed for fully trained and experienced Osteopaths. Enrollment in this program requires competency in the classical (Sutherland) biomechanical model of Cranial Osteopathy. If you are not a classically trained Cranial Osteopath, scroll down to read about our pre-requisites and your options to concurrently enroll in our Cranial Osteopathy online course.
In order to be eligible to enroll immediately in this course, you must be an Osteopath DO or Osteopathic Practitioner DOMP with a minimum of 30 hours of classroom training in Classical Cranial Osteopathy (Sutherland) as is often included in many DO and DOMP programs. Elective courses in Uppledges CranioSacral Therapy or Biodynamic Cranial Therapy (or similar approaches) do not qualify. Also, if you are an Allied Healthcare Practitioner such as a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Athletic Therapist, ect, you must also have training in classical Cranial Osteopathy. Enrolled students will be asked to provide proof of completed training for this important pre-requisite.
Option for non -qualified Practitioners to take our Cranial Osteopathy online course concurrently
Practitioners who wish to enroll in this Pediatric Osteopathy Certification Program and do not meet the pre-requisite requirements in Cranial Osteopathy can concurrently enroll in our course Fundamentals of Cranial Osteopathy. You will find course option below. Students who must chose this option must successfully complete the Cranial Osteopathy online course before being awarded the Pediatric Osteopathy Certification.
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.
How the Course Works:
First you must determine whether you are eligible to directly enroll in this course or must also take our Cranial Osteopathy course.
Next, the course runs over twenty four weeks with one module or webinar released each week.
You must submit all of your homework assignments, have them reviewed and accepted as complete by the Instructor before being awarded your Certificate of Completion.
You will have online access and be able to review the material or watch the demonstration videos over and over, for a total of one year, or twelve months.
Your learning experience includes over fifty 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 Program.
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.
Full length webinars are previously recorded and give you a broader perspective on how to manage pediatric patients in your clinic across a variety of conditions.
The eight Webinars are all at least 90 minutes in length with the Instructor, Maureen Hannah Maher, Educational Director, that helps to enrich and round out your learning of each course module.
There is approx 35 hours on-line learning with teaching in audio and video format accompanying each page, technique, and treatment protocol, twenty hours of webinars to watch, and an additional 25 hours of homework assignments in the form of clinical practice related to each chapter, making this Program a total of CPD 60 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.
Requirements to achieve a Certificate of Completion in Pediatric Osteopathy
You must be a fully qualified graduate of an Osteopathy training program to be eligible to participate in this post graduate continuing education online course. If you are an allied healthcare professional and wish to take this course, please forward your resume and copy of credentials to our Educational Director at [email protected] for consideration.
All Students must complete the course chapter homework practice assignments and submit them according to the course schedule. Homework submissions are then reviewed by the instructor for this course and feedback is given. All homework assignments must be successfully completed in order to be eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Please note that due to the medically important and sensitive nature of Pediatric Osteopathy, we at the ICEO, in keeping with international norms of Pediatric Osteopathy training, hold a higher standard for awarding Certificates for this course than for some of our other entry level post-graduate level courses.
If you are ready to start the Program, send an email to [email protected] confirming your training and requesting to enroll.
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.
DO YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTION ABOUT THIS COURSE? EMAIL US AT [email protected]
Cranial Osteopathy Options
This course requires a solid foundation in Cranial Osteopathy. We understand that training in Cranial Osteopathy as part of a Practitioner's basic DO or DOMP diploma might or might not include this important aspect of osteopathic practice depending on the school you studied with or the country that you reside in.
In order to assist our students who have a strong desire to learn Pediatric Osteopathy, you can request to enroll in the Fundamentals of Cranial Osteopathy course which you can complete at your own accelerated pace. This course can be completed in one month tor two months with weekly practice.
at ceosteopathy@!gmail.com to discuss.
A Word of Welcome from your Instructor and some Inspirational Thoughts
The Goal - What we hope you will take away from this online course
How the Course Curriculum Works
Planning your practice sessions & submitting your homework
DOWNLOAD - Chapter Release Schedule
Questions regarding course content for the Instructor
Principles of Pediatric Cranial Osteopathy
Where does Cranial Osteopathy fit into this approach?
Module 1
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 ?
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
DOWNLOAD: Major Stages of the Birthing Process
Homework: Practicing Simulating the Mechanics of the Birthing Process
Download
Info about this Webinar
Webinar - Understanding the Birthing Process
Why use the Tables of Developmental Milestones and the Tables of Observations
What are Developmental Milestones?
Where you fit in as an Allied Healthcare Practitioner
DOWNLOAD - Table of Developmental Milestones
Table of Developmental Milestone in Newborns 1
Table of Developmental Milestone in Newborns 2
DOWNLOAD - Table of Observations of Cranial Newborn Dysfunctions
Table of Observations of Cranial Newborn Dysfunctions p. 1
HOMEWORK INSTRUCTIONS developmental milestones
Table of Observations of Cranial Newborn Dysfunctions p. 2
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 Pediatric Assessment
video - Overview of a Short Pediatric Assessment
Standard Initial Assessment & Treatment Protocol
video - Standard Initial Assessment
Using the Pediatric Evaluation Worksheet
DOWNLOADS
Basic treatment steps following an Assessment
Practicing on Adults when Newborns are not available
HOMEWORK
DOWNLOAD - Worbook
Info about this Webinar
Webinar - Approaches to Palpation & Assessment
Why review the Cranial Mechanism?
VIDEO: Review of the Cranial Mechanism
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
DOWNLOAD - Table of Cranial Nerves Associated with Newborn Birth Trauma
Homework
Download - Workbook
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
WORKBOOK DOWNLOAD - Congenital Torticolis
Info about this Webinar
Webinar - Congenital Torticolis
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
HOMEWORK
DOWNLOADS - Cranial Moulding Protocol & Worksheet
WORKBOOK DOWNLOAD
Webinar - Cranial Moulding Treatment Protocols
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
WORKBOOK DOWNLOAD PORTION
Workbook Download
Info about this Webinar
Webinar - Latching & Feeding Difficulties
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
Workbook Download
Treatment Protocol for Digestive Disturbances Techniques 1 - 4
Protocol for Digestive Disturbances Techniques 5 - 8
Digest Disturb Occipital Base Expansion #2
LatchFeed Normalization Of 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
Info about this Webinar
Webinar - Pediatric Digestive Disturbances
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
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
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
WORKBOOK DOWNLOAD PORTION
History Taking & Goal of Osteopathic Treatment
General Principles of Assessment & Treatment
Assessment Protocol for Lower Limbs in Infants
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
VIDEO - Demonstration of Lower Limb Assessment
DOWNLOADS
HOMEWORK
Info about this Webinar
Webinar - Lower Limb Orthopedic Dysfunctions
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How to Use the Cranial Mapping Chart
Homework: Practicing a Case Study of Unresolved Plagiocephaly
Homework: Practicing a Case Study of Torticollis
Homework: Practicing a Case Study of Colic
Mapping Brain Function
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
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Maureen Norah Maher, BA, DO(Qc), DOMP Osteopath Practitioner and Educator
How to Contact us
Maureen Hannah Maher
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS COURSE
"I want to thank you for the course information. I definitely became more confident in treating newborns and toddlers since taking this course and I appreciate that."
Jack M., Manual Osteopathic Practitioner, Ontario, Canada
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