The IAO launches a comprehensive 8-module Pediatric Osteopathy program in Copenhagen.

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PEDIATRIC
OSTEOPATHY

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UNIQUE MODULES !
WE PROMISE YOU AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THATWILL BENEFITTREATMENT RESULTS IN
YOUR OSTEOPATHIC PRACTICE AND WILL BENEFITYOUR 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
Fertility, 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.
Childbirth, 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

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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 infantile
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-intestinal
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 conditions 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.
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Problems

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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.
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Evidence-based
symptom sorting

12. PEDIATRIC OSTEOPATHS
ARE KIDS AT HEART

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EVIDENCE BASED &
HANDS-ON TEACHING
WE WILL ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE THE BEST EVIDENCE POSSIBLE: INTEGRATING INDIVIDUAL
CLINICAL EXPERTISE AND PATIENTVALUES WITH THE BESTAVAILABLE 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 will be faced with “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.

14. 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

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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.

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WE HOPE TO
SEE YOU
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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