As an association, we have compiled a selection of courses to further grow our members’ knowledge and expertise. View the course overviews below and click the individual links to view the course profile. We have an amazing team of tutors, you can see more about them down below, too.
This is a SANDTA-certified course, which was developed by the SANDTA Education Sub-committee with the aim to provide therapists with introductory guidelines on the management of children with CP.
This is a modular course and is based on the curriculum suggested by the European Bobath Tutors Association (EBTA) together with input from the Australian Bobath Neurodevelopmental Therapy Association (ABNDTA). It has been modified to meet local conditions
This course is aimed at updating and refreshing knowledge and skills gained from a NDT Foundation Paediatric Course. The course is open to therapists who have completed their basic course more than five years ago, or have been out of the field of paediatric neurology for a while since completing the basic course. Any other NDT trained therapists who merely feel they need to refresh their skills and knowledge are welcome.
This course is aimed at updating and refreshing knowledge and skills gained during the NDT Foundation Paediatric Course
These courses are topic specific and the length is determined by the course leader. Examples of topics are: Early assessment and intervention (Baby Course); Facilitation; Focus on a specific classification of CP; Upper Extremity; Speech Production in children with CP; Visual problems in children with CP. etc.
The SANDTA EDCOM tutor training programme aims to develop tutors through mentorship, training, support and experience in teaching while fostering continued professional development.
Are You:
– A SANDTA member (HPCSA registered) that has completed the Foundation Course?
– A PT, OT and ST working with children with Cerebral palsy (a minimum of 300 clinical hrs per year)?
– A therapist with at least 5 years of work experience in your profession?
– Committed to ongoing professional development and furthering your knowledge?
– A therapist with teaching/mentoring experience? (This will be beneficial but not essential)
If you may be interested in finding out more about the tutor pathway and on how to become a tutor & meet the criteria above, please send a short letter of motivation to EDCOM at sandta@internext.co.za
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