Introduction

Physiotherapists working with infants and toddlers may need to assess a child in sitting. Sitting assessments have two objectives: determining where the child is in their developmental pathway and establishing what they can and can't do and why. This course will describe how to assess sitting, focusing specifically on two common assessment tools: the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo) and the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS). It then details strategies to enable therapists to support each stage of sitting development. However, the assessment and training of sitting are only part of a therapy session. There must also be a conversation with the family or caregivers to ensure a family-centred approach to setting goals and planning interventions.

Learning outcomes

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

• describe the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo) and Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS)
• describe three components of task-oriented movement
• discuss strategies to enhance an infant's ability to sit with support on a caregiver's lap
• discuss strategies to enhance an infant's ability to sit using external support
• discuss strategies to enhance an infant's ability to sit independently and transition to prone lying and kneeling

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 1.7 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.