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PEDIATRIC OSTEOPATHY

UNIQUE MODULES !

WE PROMISE YOU AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT WILL BENEFIT TREATMENT RESULTS IN YOUR OSTEOPATHIC PRACTICE AND WILL BENEFIT YOUR REPUTATION!

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Over the past 30 years, the International Academy of Osteopathy became a world-

recognized institute that offers up-to-date courses in

osteopathy, meeting the highest possible academic

standards.

More than 1200 graduates were trained to be safe,

competent and independent osteopaths that are

expected always to act on the basis of a broad

scientific knowledge.

As part of it’s post academic program, the IAO launches a comprehensive 8-module Pediatric

Osteopathy program in Copenhagen, in parallel

with the education in Belgium.

We focus on well-trained osteopaths who want further training in pediatric osteopathy. As always,

we apply strict quality criteria: sufficient scientific

underpinning, experienced teachers with the

right academic qualifications, and a content that is

immediately applicable in your practice.

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COLETTE PEETERS - NOVEMBER 10-12, 2017

In our osteopathic practice, we commonly see women undergoing fertility treatments. Colette will provide you

up-to-date insights into fertility problems, an overview of

diverse conservative treatments as well as a practical and

multi-angle osteopathic approach.

Understanding the essential mother-fetus symbiosis in

combination with a thorough and practical guideline

towards the most common pathologies & red flags are

discussed in order to correctly refer pregnant women

before osteopathically supporting their pregnancy.

The different pregnancy stages and osteopathic treatment

will be integrated with lifestyle recommendations,

ethics and multidisciplinary communication

Fer t i l i ty, pregnancy & prenatal care

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COLETTE PEETERS - DECEMBER 1-3, 2017

As an osteopath, it is important to have sufficient insight into the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic instability

and coccygodynea in the treatment and support of a

pregnant woman, as well as the early recognition of red

flag situations.

In addition, a good recognition of difficult postnatal

recovery is of utmost importance, as well as the

integration with our osteopathic examination/treatment.

Finally, the nutritional needs of the baby, the difference between breastfeeding and artificial nutrition, as well as

the osteopathic approach and support of

lactation are discussed in greater depth.

Childbir th, lactation & postnatal care

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ALISSA PICCHIONI - APRIL 19-21, 2018

This post academic module offers you an overview of up to date literature of the different forms of asymmetry in

infancy (torticollis, cranial asymmetries i.e. deformational

plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis, scoliosis, asymmetry

in posture, TAC syndrome, etc.).

Different diagnostic strategies and evaluations will be shown and discussed, as well as the conservative

care strategies and interprofessional communication.

Alissa will explain, demonstrate and practice the

osteopathic step-by-step plan to infantile

asymmetries: an overview of necessary embryology and anatomy, the biomechanical and developmental

consequences, practical osteopathic examination and

treatments.

Asymmetry in infancy

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DAVID BARRIX - JUNE 21-23, 2018

Before starting a treatment, the first question should

always be whether it is safe to treat or not. When and

based on what tests should a newborn be referred to the

pediatrician or general practitioner?

The normal psychomotor development milestones and reflexes will be discussed. What are the possible

structural or functional consequences when some of

these milestones are not met? How can we use this in our

safety-examination and in our later treatment?

David gives you a very practical guideline for the examination and treatment of babies and shows you how

we can involve the parents in the therapy in order to

achieve optimal treatment effects.

Motor development

A GOOD RESULT ON A CHILD IS A RESULT BY THE DOUBLE

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DAVID BARRIX - SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER, 2018

This module focusses on taking a closer look at the various physiological systems and their changes during and

after pregnancy. David will explain the relationships

between the neuroendocrine system, the immune system

and the digestive system of both mother and baby.

On the one hand, it is vital to understand the mechanisms

that try to maintain homeostasis, on the other hand it is

important to recognize what (musculoskeletal)

compensatons that may arise if the body fails to

succeed in doing this.

Topics such as vaccination, mucosal immunity and

postnatal depression and fatigue will be discussed in both

a theoretical and practical way.

Integrated infanti le physiology

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ALISSA PICCHIONI - NOVEMBER/DECEMBER, 2018

This module targets the anatomical characteristics of the

infantile gastro-intestinal tract and its specific

physiological development from toddler to

teenager. You will learn about gastro-intestinal dysfunctions and how to distinct them from pathological

conditions.

Alissa will demonstrate and practice a skilled,

integrative and multidisciplinary osteopathic approach to the most common gastro-intestinal

dysfunctions (GERD, colic, diarrhea,…) and how this

differs from the approach with adults.

She will discuss the evolving nutritional requirements and will learn how these developmental stages influence and

Gastro- intest inal dysfunctions

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PHILIPPE WYNTER - MARCH/APRIL, 2019

In this module, Philippe will explain the embryological and infantile development of the skull and the

viscerocranium in combination with an essential

introduction to the examination and treatment of

otolaryngological condit ions most commonly

encountered in a pediatric setting, eg. otitis media and chronic sinusitis.

What are the possible consequences of pacifiers and

thumbsucking? What are the possible consequences of

sucking problems during breastfeeding? Philippe will challenge and trigger your palpatory skills and extend

your examination and treatment options with a variety of

both direct and indirect techniques.

ENT Problems

MICHIEL MENS - MAY/JUNE, 2019

Patients frequently present with multiple vague

symptoms. This module will discuss a multitude of pre-/

postnatal and pediatric symptoms commonly

encountered. Michiel will create some order from this

chaos by meticulously exploring the red flags and available guidelines of everyday symptoms eg.

coughing, headaches, vomiting,... in combination with a

practical demonstration in baby and child basic life

support.

This module also focusses on the practical training and

implementation of EBP by offering you a step-by-

step guideline in the search for up-to-date literature and

giving you practical tips to stay on top of the game.

8Evidence-based

symptom sor t ing

PEDIATR IC OSTEOPATHS ARE K IDS AT HEART

EVIDENCE BASED & HANDS-ON TEACHING

WE WILL ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE THE BEST EVIDENCE POSSIBLE: INTEGRATING INDIVIDUAL CLINICAL EXPERTISE AND PATIENT VALUES WITH THE BEST AVAILABLE EXTERNAL CLINICAL EVIDENCE

At the International Academy of Osteopathy, we train our students to be safe, competent,

independent and up-to-date osteopaths. With

more than 30 years of experience, we offer

advanced courses that meet high academic

standards, based on a good scientific foundation.

Students wi l l be faced wi th “Clinical

Reasoning" and the use of literature in making

choices, advice and treatment of children.

In the interpretation of the osteopathic profession, we follow the WHO Benchmarks ↗ for Training

in Osteopathy“.

This comprehensive curriculum includes the most

frequent problems within the population of

children (OIA survey 2012 ↗ ) where an osteopath

can be confronted with, and stimulates the

integration of different osteopathic competencies

(Canmeds ↗ ) to improve patient care.

Practical info

Because of an easy accessibility from the Nordic

countries and the UK, all courses will take place at the Metropolitan University College located in

some of the most attractive areas of

Copenhagen.

The 8 modules comprise more than 240

teaching hours and form an optimal balance between theory, multimedia, practical training

and demonstrations. We therefore limit the

subscriptions to max. 30 participants.

Entry requirements

This Post Academic Modules are only open for

graduated osteopaths. Graduating students can

enroll when they passed their international jury

exam.

Study at your own tempo

One of the chief benefits of this program, is that

you can complete this program at your own pace by giving you the possibility to register for each

course separately. The fee for each separate

module is €795.

The curriculum is however well thought out and

every module has its role in the bigger picture. We therefore want to stimulate the subscription

for the entire curriculum at once. Colleagues that

subscribe for the four 2017-2018 modules at

once, pay €2595 (€585 profit).

Subscription deadline is September 18th, 2017.

Enrollment for the four 2018-2019 modules will

be possible as soon as the dates are confirmed.

PRICE & LOCATION

As coordinator of the Post Academic Education at the IAO, I am very proud and

privileged to present you this comprehensive program, supported by a dedicated,

experienced and enthusiastic team, and underpinned by the same expectations

and high standards that originate from the IAO’s aims and values.

I am truly convinced that these hands-on modules within a multinational environment offer you inspiration, support, guidance and encouragement to

achieve the necessary qualifications, personal and social skills to be successful in

the specialistic and challenging field of pediatric osteopathy.

You can take these 8 modules separately in order to integrate the knowledge and

skills into your clinical practice at your own tempo. However, in my opinion, none of these thematic modules can be left out.

I look forward to meet and work together with you!

Best regards,

Michiel Mens, MSc. Ost.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU

SOON!

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!

The International Academy of Osteopathy Klein Dokkaai 3-5

B-9000 Ghent +32 (0)9 233 04 03 www.osteopathy.eu info@osteopathy.eu

Registration? http://osteopathie.eu > post academic modules More info? michiel.mens@osteopathie.eu