Introduction

In this course, Pam Versfeld explores newborn behaviour and perceptual-motor abilities during the first four weeks of life. She examines the multiple factors that influence newborn perceptual-motor behaviour and discusses perceptual-motor development. You will gain the knowledge to understand, recognise and describe the factors influencing perceptual-motor behaviour and development in healthy term and late preterm infants.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• describe the different behavioural states that infants exhibit
• explain the different forms of crying infants engage in and the different ways that can be used to calm an infant
• describe why spontaneous movements of the limbs are constrained to simplify control
• discuss the different ways that head movements and looking behaviour allow infants to engage with the environment
• describe the characteristics of movements that are seen when infants engage in periods of whole body movement (general movements)

Target audience

This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 2-2.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.9 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

Pam Versfeld: No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.