The 2 Year Specialist Training Programme
Overview of the Course to become a Neuro-Developmental Treatment Specialist
Year 1


20 class days with an additional 5 days Apprenticeship


MODULE 1
  1. Study of normal child development with particular emphasis on the central nervous system and the development of the reflexes
  2. Study using specified Book List
  3. Completion of a specified number of assignments
MODULE 2
  1. Understanding the standard tests
  2. How to administer the tests
  3. Method of scoring the tests and interpreting the findings
MODULE 3
  1. Practical application of content of Module 2
  2. Interpreting test scores
  3. Compiling reports, educational etc.
MODULE 4
  1. Instruction on devising an Individual Programme for a child
  2. Practising movements for Home Programme
MODULE 5
  1. Trainees will be tested on their Knowledge and Professional Practice Competence while presenting and explaining a specified number of case histories in detail.
  2. This module will include Professional Practice Management and Professional Practice Communications and Media Skills courses.

Year 2



MODULE 6
  1. Practice under supervision on non fee-paying clients with support from Central Office for a twelve- month period. There are also in-service Update Trainings over the twelve months. This may involve observing a specialist in Practice, group session or one-to-one coaching. Home study will be scheduled during that period.
 
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