Presented by:

Jaye Haleryn, LC(ret), CLE, CIIM, BT and Jewel Mohr, MEd., IBCLC

Course Description

This comprehensive course provides specialized education for lactation professionals, birth professionals, and other healthcare professionals who are interested in learning the importance of, and how to fully assess structural issues in infants.

We start before the infant is born, looking at what causes and contributes to structure and function issues, including pregnancy and labor and delivery, and maternal issues.

We then discuss how structural issues can affect infants’ function – their primitive reflexes, neurological challenges, and the long-term effects of structural issues.

This course will teach you how to assess visually for structural asymmetry, as well as how to assess infants hands-on.

By the end of this course, you will be able to fully assess structural issues in infants.  And you will understand why it is important to do so as early as possible.

Register now and get 8 weeks to complete the course at your own pace, at times that work for you!

This course includes:
• 6 Modules with multiple sections
• Workbook with slide notes, enrichment activities, and resources for your clinical practice!
• A multitude of resources for your continuing education and research
• Access to instructors through Discussion Boards and email
• Wide variety of learning supports
• Videos!
• Our proprietary Structure and Function Evaluation form
• 6 L-CERPs (upon completion of all requirements)
And More!

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Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. How to Use This Course

    3. Expiration Information

    4. Course Access FAQs

    5. Refund Information

    6. CERPs

    7. Copyright

    8. Infant Feeding Statement

    9. Bodywork Statement

    10. Instructor Bios

    11. Troubleshooting Steps

    12. Knowledge Checkpoint: Introduction

    1. Read This First

    2. Course Resource List

    3. Structure and Function Workbook - Modules 1 and 2

    4. Structure and Function Workbook - Module 3

    5. Structure and Function Workbook - Modules 4, 5 and 6

    6. Stay Connected with Us

    7. Other Recommended Courses

    1. Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Lecture 1 - Pregnancy

    3. Student Discussion: Pregnancy

    4. Learning Support: Types of Fetal Positions

    5. Lecture 2 - Uterine and Other Contributors

    6. Student Discussion: Uterine and Other Contributors

    7. Learning Support: Uterine Anomaly

    8. Learning Support: Fraternal Twins Born in Bicornate Uterus

    9. Lecture 3 - Labor and Delivery, and Summary

    10. Student Discussion: Labor and Delivery

    11. Learning Support: How Pelvic Anatomy Affects In-utero Positioning, Labor and Delivery

    12. Learning Support: Applications of CranioSacral Therapy in Newborns and Infants

    13. Learning Support: Birth Injuries in Newborns

    14. Learning Support: Human Variation in the Shape of the Birth Canal is Significant

    15. Knowledge Checkpoint: Module 1

    1. Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Lecture 1 - Primitive Reflexes and Neurodevelopment - Part 1

    3. Student Discussion: Primitive Reflexes and Neurodevelopment - Part 1

    4. Lecture 2 - Primitive Reflexes and Neurodevelopment - Part 2

    5. Student Discussion: Primitive Reflexes and Neurodevelopment - Part 2

    6. Learning Support: Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex Clinical Examination

    7. Learning Support: Galant Reflex/Embryology Neural Exam

    8. Learning Support: Tonic Reflexes Present During Infancy and Their Impact on a Child’s Function

    9. Learning Support: Therapy for Immature Primitive Reflexes

    10. Learning Support: Reflex Chart by Guilderland Physical Therapy

    11. Learning Support: Reflex Assessment Checklist for the IBCLC

    12. Lecture 3 - What do S&F Issues Cause and Contribute to - Part 1

    13. Student Discussion: What do S&F Issues Cause and Contribute to - Part 1

    14. Lecture 4 - What do S&F Issues Cause and Contribute to - Part 2

    15. Student Discussion: What do S&F Issues Cause and Contribute to - Part 2

    16. Learning Support: The Anatomy of Breastfeeding Video

    17. Learning Support: Nipple Shields Use

    18. Lecture 5 - The Possible Long-term Effects - Part 1

    19. Student Discussion: Long-term Effects - PART 1

    20. Lecture 6 - The Possible Long-term Effects - Part 2

    21. Student Discussion: The Possible Long-term Effects PART 2

    22. Learning Support: KISS-and KIDD Syndrome

    23. Learning Support: Manual Therapy in Children - Biedermann Article on KISS/KIDD

    24. Student Discussion: Anticipatory Guidance

    25. Learning Support: Common Childhood Disorders Linked to Spinal Dysfunction

    26. Learning Support: Tummy Time Video

    27. Learning Support: Essential Tummy Time Moves

    28. Learning Support: Tummy Time for Newborns Video

    29. Learning Support: What is Neurodevelopmental Movement

    30. Lecture 7 - What Can We Do to Help - Anticipatory Guidance

    31. Knowledge Checkpoint: Module 2

    1. Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Lecture 1 - How to Assess the Infant

    3. Student Discussion: How to Assess the Infant

    4. Learning Support: SaFE Form

    5. Learning Support SaFE Form Instructions

    6. Learning Support: Breastfeeding and CranioSacral Therapy

    7. Learning Support: Chiropractic Care of a Pediatric Patient

    8. Lecture 2 - Let's Talk about Structure - Part 1

    9. Student Discussion: Let's Talk About Structure - Part 1

    10. Lecture 3 - Let's Talk about structure - Part 2

    11. S&F Effects with Breastfeeding

    12. Lecture 4 - Let's Talk about structure - Part 2 cont

    13. Student Discussion: Let's Talk About Structure - Part 2

    14. Learning Support: Atlas and Axis Cervical Vertebrae (C1-C2) Anatomy Video

    15. Learning Support: Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Technique Video

    16. Learning Support: Reference Guide for the Anatomy of Bones and Muscles

    17. Learning Support: Important Diagrams

    18. Learning Support: CST and Tongue Tie

    19. Lecture 5 - The Infant Head and Jaw - Part 1

    20. Student Discussion: Infant Head and Jaw - Part 1

    21. Lecture 6 - The Infant Head and Jaw - Part 2

    22. Student Discussion: Infant Head and Jaw - Part 2

    23. Learning Support: Sutures of the Infant Skull Video

    24. Lecture 7 - Taking a Closer Look at the Infant Lying on Their Back

    25. Student Discussion: Taking a Closer Look at the Infant Lying on Their Back

    26. Learning Support: Baby's Physical Development

    27. Knowledge Checkpoint: Module 3

    1. Introduction

    2. Lecture 1 - Assessing the Infant's Arms

    3. Infant Arms Assessment

    4. Lecture 1 continued - Assessing the Infant's Arms

    5. Student Discussion: Arms

    6. Lecture 2 - Assessing the Infant's Legs

    7. Infant Legs Assessment

    8. Lecture 2 continued - Assessing the Infant's Legs

    9. Student Discussion: Legs

    10. Lecture 3 - Assessing the Infant's Back

    11. Infant Back Assessment

    12. Lecture 3 continued - Assessing the Infant's Back

    13. Student Discussion: Back

    14. Lecture 4 - Assessing the Infant Laying on their Side

    15. Infant laying on their Side Assessment

    16. Lecture 4 continued - Assessing the Infant Laying on their Side

    17. Student Discussion: Side

    18. Lecture 5 - Assessing the Infant's Head ROM

    19. Infant Head ROM Assessment

    20. Lecture 5 continued - Assessing the Infant's Head ROM

    21. Student Discussion: Head ROM

    22. Learning Support: Pediatric Physical Therapy Screening Tool

    23. Learning Support: How to Photograph a Baby for a Structure and Function Assessment

    24. Knowledge Checkpoint: Module 4

About this course

  • $200.00
  • 138 lessons

Course Reviews

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5 star rating

Fantastic course, learned so much!

Johanna Cusack

This would be a useful course for anyone who works with infants and their families. Learning to spot how growth in the womb, the birth experience, and othe...

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This would be a useful course for anyone who works with infants and their families. Learning to spot how growth in the womb, the birth experience, and other structural issues can affect not only feeding, but overall motor and even personality development right through childhood. Information is presented in a clear and engaging way, utilising graphics, photos, videos, and printed information. It's easy to navigate, and having access to the material for 8 weeks is a real plus so can listen, read, or watch particular pieces of information anytime. Highly recommend!!

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5 star rating

Amazing

Oonagh Kelly

So I am 58% of my way through this course and as a qualified midwife & IBCLC all I can say so far is wow. This course so far has been everything and more...

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So I am 58% of my way through this course and as a qualified midwife & IBCLC all I can say so far is wow. This course so far has been everything and more and I highly recommend doing it. I cannot wait to get it finished. 21/7/21 Update: just finished this amazing course as life got in the way. Absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend this to all IBCLC'S

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5 star rating

Excellent course!

Michelle Letendre

As a Neonatal Nurse and Nurse Practitioner since 1993, I prided myself on my assessment skills of the newborn and infant. This course taught me a whole new ...

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As a Neonatal Nurse and Nurse Practitioner since 1993, I prided myself on my assessment skills of the newborn and infant. This course taught me a whole new way to look at the infant as a whole and to really focus on how structure contributes to function or dysfunction. This approach should be an important part of physical and functional examination of this age group. The knowledge I gained here is now a part of my routine assessments and I intend to teach those that I mentor how to incorporate this essential skill into their practice early and often!

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5 star rating

Great class!

Kjersten Gammell

The entire course offers valuable, helpful content to better serve patients. It is very well rounded and easy to understand.

The entire course offers valuable, helpful content to better serve patients. It is very well rounded and easy to understand.

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5 star rating

Should be required for all IBCLC's

Cathleen Walker

I feel more prepared to evaluate babies' structure and function and assess how this may be impacting comfort and feeding. It's great that I can rewatch the l...

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I feel more prepared to evaluate babies' structure and function and assess how this may be impacting comfort and feeding. It's great that I can rewatch the lessons for 8 weeks. I definitely will be viewing again to let all the information sink in. I highly recommend this course as it provides concrete tools and interpretation.

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