Moodle for CNMO

Covers in brief: birth dynamics

initial primitive reflexes

infant birth trauma

dynamic cranium

assessment of head

assessment of rest of infant

This is the start of our second semester, and we will be focusing on:

infant pain

unsettledness

infant suck and latch

breastfeeding issues

tongue tie

Infant ‘colic’

visceral dynamics

This is a complex, and quite large module.  It relates both to infants and toddlers but also, older children and adolescents.  It is one of the key modules (together with the maturity and stability module from the previous semester).   So, we will still be referring to it in the last semester, and it continues a story started in the first semester. 

This is a module that will require quite a lot of time from you, so please make sure you don't rush this one!

It will focus on:

Balance

Sensory integration,

primitive and postural reflexes

Learning and development,

language,

emotional,

social and communication issues

This is the last module with 'new' information.  It brings us up to date with adolescents and older children, and considers issues for when they move forwards towards adulthood.   It will revisit a number of issues from past modules, to show the continuum of development, function, maturity, homeostasis and allostatic challenges. 

It will focus on:

EENT

Visceral dynamics

Sports

orthopaedics,

other broader issues.

This course focuses on the body cavities, visceral function, focus on urogenital issues, structure, hormones, autonomics and immunity

This courses focuses on the female body, body image, overview of dysfunction and disorders affecting the non pregnant person.

This module focuses on urogynaecological and pelvic problems, that are complex in nature, and require focused and careful integrative analysis. 

It continues the dynamics for post partum care, but also recognises that many pathologies and their medical and surgical management leave consequences and problems for the women afterwards, and so this module also brings those scenarios into the mix.

Some of the dynamics here too, for pain management will also apply for cancer and breast care operations too, which are reviewed in the next module. 

This course will focus on: Compartments and cavities, Coelum, serous fluids, embryology, Visceral dynamics, sliding surfaces' ligaments, pressures, and inter-relations

Fluids

Visceral-vascular

venous

CSF / peritoneal / pericardial / peritoneal fluids

lymph

bones

This hosts all the meetings, their zoom links, recordings and places to pose questions,  This runs the length of the whole programme / pathway. 

This emodule is to do with general learning approaches and helps orient you to the types of assessments in this programme.

If you wish to go on to the Diploma pathway, you must complete all the elements in this Certificate programme first. 

It contains several compulsory elements, and is assessed.

You need to fill in your learning needs analysis, later a reflection of that towards the end of the programme, and complete a few other things which are described on the course page. 

This brings together aspects of modules 7-8-9..

You will be looking at this throughout the last three months, and this module continuous assessments should be done by the end of the ninth month. 

This brings together aspects of modules 1-3.

You will be looking at this throughout the first three months, and this module continuous assessments should be done by the end of the third month. 

It will focus on

“Considerations for general paediatric osteopathic practice in regard to common conditions oriented around the musculoskeletal system in younger babies”. Includes: Case history, role boundaries, red flags and risks relating to common paediatric conditions, and communication in paediatric osteopathic practice.

This brings together aspects of modules 4-5-6.

You will be looking at this throughout the second semester, and this module continuous assessments should be done by the end of the sixth month. 

This brings together aspects of modules 1-3.

You will be looking at this throughout the first three months, and this module continuous assessments should be done by the end of the third month. 

It will focus on

“Considerations for general practice...

Here is an explanatory video and sneak peek to the content for the paeds series.

This module, introduced by Caroline Stone, is an overview of paediatric osteopathy, designed for osteopaths and other healthcare professionals interested in understanding the osteopathic approach to pediatric care. Stone emphasizes that paediatric osteopathy is not synonymous with cranial osteopathy, a common misconception. While cranial osteopathy is one technique, the practice of paediatric osteopathy involves a holistic approach that integrates the entire body and its systems.

The module covers foundational concepts such as the role of touch in osteopathy, which is more than just superficial; it engages with the body's developmental, sensory, neural, and physiological processes. Osteopaths consider how a child's movement, sensory experiences, and bodily functions are interconnected, supporting the child’s health and development holistically.

The focus is not just on biomechanical elements but on the child’s emerging sense of self, stress regulation, immune development, and emotional and social competence. Each osteopath’s approach is individualized, dependent on the child’s unique developmental stage and sensory experiences, and physiological capacity. Through this lens, osteopathy provides support for children’s growth, learning, and overall well-being.

The module aims to share how osteopathic practice contributes to a multidisciplinary approach to paediatric care, fostering collaboration between osteopaths, children, families, and other healthcare professionals.