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Infant and Young Child Health Essentials

  • Non-Award

Add to your osteopathy skillset with expertise in infant and young child health.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
8 weeks full-time
Course Code
G21183-STRU

About this course

This short course is designed to expand your knowledge and skill relating to the holistic assessments of infants and young children, allowing you to integrate it into your practice.

Topics covered include: the key differences between children and adults; child development; communicating with young patients; holistic assessment; red flags; crying, irritability, colic; restraint and holding; nutrition including breast feeding; oral health; Maori and Pacific health issues related to infants and children.

Please note: to enrol for this programme you must be a qualified osteopath.

Career pathways

Strong demand for osteopaths means there are many job opportunities available both in New Zealand and overseas. Successful completion of this programme broadens your expertise and can expand your employment opportunities into specialist areas.