NDT Foundation Paediatric

The course has three modules which currently are completed within approximately a 6 month cycle.

The course consists of 3 modules:

3 months of self-study online with 6 live tutorials via Zoom. This section covers:

• The Bobath Concept
• Neuroscience
• Typical Child Development
• Classification of CP

This learning is in the form of presentations, videos and articles and is done in your own time and 6 evening tutorials are interspersed over these 3 months to consolidate concepts covered in the material.

9 days of live Zoom Classrooms. 8am – 4pm daily. This virtual learning opportunity will cover more discipline specific material and take the form of presentations, video analysis and group work.

They will be presented in the form of:

• 3 consecutive days of Physiotherapy content
• 3 consecutive days of Occupational Therapy content
• 3 consecutive days of Speech Therapy content

Attendance of all 9 days are compulsory, regardless of your profession.

3 weeks Practical. This module of the course is conducted Face to Face from 8am to 4pm daily. The focus is more practical, including assessment, treatment and the development of handling skills. Participants will have the opportunity to assess and treat children with CP, under the supervision of tutors. The emphasis throughout this block is on sound clinical reasoning based on the systems approach to assessment and treatment of children with Cerebral Palsy.

The course is designed to:

• Develop an understanding of Neurodevelopmental Therapy (based on the Bobath concept) and relate this to the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) and best available evidence for the treatment of children with cerebral palsy. It includes current theories of motor control and the systems approach in analysing and treating children with cerebral palsy.
• Provide theoretical knowledge of neurosciences, child development, classification of movement disorders, and the principles of assessment and treatment
• Advance clinical reasoning and handling skills in the assessment, treatment, and management of individuals with cerebral palsy across all areas of functioning in daily life throughout their life span.
  

Objectives

• To enable therapists to understand and apply the principles of NDT
• Understand Typical and Atypical Development and its implication on Function and Participation
• Develop Observational and Analytical skills
• Have up to date knowledge of Neuroscience and Theories of Motor Control
• Individualise management plans for each child, including Postural Management
• Gain insight into Orthopaedic and Medical aspects from a therapist’s perspective
• Work within a multidisciplinary team

  SANDTA tutors and tutor trainees present lectures and do demonstrations on assessment and treatment, and the participants receive supervised instruction in the principles of assessment and treatment during interactive practical and clinical sessions.

Please note that FULL attendance of the course is a requirement. A maximum absence of 2 days will be granted (at the course leader’s discretion) upon submission of a doctor’s note, or for unforeseen personal emergencies

• Understanding and application of the principles of NDT as observed by clinical supervisors during clinical and practical sessions
• Handling skills
• Clinical reasoning skills
• Professionalism, punctuality, interaction (with fellow colleagues and children) and general work ethic