INSTRUCTIONS:

Select required course category links (on right of screen ----->> pick correct country! )

EXTRA NEW COURSE - SAT 20 JULY - MELBOURNE - GERIATRICS, BALANCE AND GAIT PROBLEMS, MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS - AN INTEGRATED OSTEOPATHIC APPROACH

for some UK and Aus courses!

UK JUNE 2013

Bulk and student discounts available - email Caroline or book via UK Courses link.

1) thoracic mechanics and respiration, integrated chest concepts, thoracic inlet, cervicobrachial, structural / myofascial and visceral/fluidic Fri 14/6 London.

2) voice, speech, dysfunctional breathing - approaches to various clinical presentations and including laryngeal manipulation. Sat 15/6 London.

3) head neck and stomatognathic system - head and tmj pain problems and clinical approaches. Sun 16/6 London.

4) Manchester - Obstetrics Biomechanics and Pain Management - Mon 17/6
5) Manchester - Optimum Foetal Positioning, Preparation for Labour and Delivery - Tue 18/6
6) Manchester - Visceral and Myofascial - Post partum Care for Mum, cavity restoration, caesarean recovery, pelvic floor, breastfeeding support. Wed 19/6
7) Manchester - Early Infant Care - birth strain, sleeping, settling, suckling, infant pain and infant colic. Non cranial techniques, gentle bony unwinding, myofascial and global unwinding approaches
8) Manchester - Paediatrics - osteopathy and common conditions, for the under twos - case hsitory examination and treatment principles. Non cranial techniques.

Other Country courses:

KEEP SCROLLING TO BOTTOM OF THIS

PAGE- THERE IS A LOT OF INFORMATION BELOW !

Note - at bottom of page, course category links are repeated, and click on blue ii opposite the course title you are interested in, to see more course information (if it hasn't appeared automatically). Keep scrolling down lists of available courses displayed - there are lots to choose from. No log in required to see this course information.

Click on actual course title to access payment option, you will be asked to create a new user account if you don't have one. Next time you log in, your paid course(s) will appear on your 'home page' - click on course to access content.

email caroline if you are having any log in problems: caroline@yourosteopath.com.au

---

1) SHORT VERSION - 4 HOUR COURSES ONLINE ONLY - VARIOUS TOPICS

General support for practice - eg risk management, communication, boundaries etc (any osteopath registered anywhere can also do these!) NOW AVAILABLE (FROM 1 FEB 2013) AS 4-HOUR-ELEARNING ONLINE ONLY MODULES. These cover the mandatory topics required by the OBA, and are assessed, and provide you with a cpd record for your diary / portfolio. See 'Short Courses' Category for details.

2) FULL LENGTH VERSION 'OSTEOPATHY' ONLINE-ONLY COURSES - COMING THROUGHOUT 2013

INC E-MODULES PLUS VIDEOS AND ASSIGNMENTS / WORKSHEETS / LEARNING OBJECTIVES ETC

This is your chance to catch up on a range of topics without having to attend. Note - once you have completed the online only version you can later purchase a discounted attendance in one of the relevant face to face lectures when it becomes available. Check out online courses link (content coming soon!). Includes videos, assessments, feedback, discussions and cases. Study at home at your leisure - no time limit.

• basic visceral for abdomen, thorax and pelvis (one module for each area)
• urogenital osteopathy (advanced)
• obstetrics - pain posture and biomechanics in pregnancy
• basic paediatrics 1 - examination and case history and BP 2 - general paediatric condition management
  
• laryngeal manipulation and speech / voice work
• head and neck pain and the stomatognathic system (TMJ facial and dental related pain), sinus, swallowing and speech issues)
• more coming through the year....
  

3) AUS & NZ OSTEO FULL LENGTH 'FACE TO FACE LECTURES' / course dates :-

Note: all courses have 8 hours lecture time per day (8.30am - 5.30pm)

Each weekend is 2 days, and each day can be bought on its own / separately.

9 March - Paeds 1 - case history and examination approaches (non cranial / IVM). Melbourne.

10 March - Paeds 2 - osteopathic management various common paediatric conditions (non cranial / IVM) - Melbourne

4 May CONFIRMED DATE - Obstetrics, pain management and posture / biomechanics issues - Newcastle. (click on aus courses category link, then scroll to topic / title, and then click on blue i on right of title for all info)

5 May CONFIRMED DATE - Obstetrics - optimal foetal positioning, preparation for labour and delivery, fetal alignment, encouraging the materno-fetal interaction to move into harmonious balance - Newcastle (click on aus courses category link, then scroll to topic / title, and then click on blue i on right of title for all info)

20 July - JUNE 29 - Advanced mother and baby - maternal issues for post partum recovery, advanced visceral and myofascial management for cavity restoration, breast care and support of the maternal body for early infant care, caesarian recovery, re-balancing of the menstrual system - Tasmania (prob Hobart) 25% off till 31 May. (click on aus courses category link, then scroll to topic / title, and then click on blue i on right of title for all info)

21 July - JUNE 30 - Advanced mother and baby - early infant care - settling, sleeping, suckling - understanding infant challenges to independent life, forth trimester concepts, the reflex infant environment, and issues with feeding, swallowing, sleeping and crying, whole body osteopathy - Tasmania (prob Hobart) - 8AM - 3PM. 25% off till 31 May.
(click on aus courses category link, then scroll to topic / title, and then click on blue i on right of title for all info)

Sat 20 JULY - GERIATRICS, BALANCE AND GAIT PROBLEMS, MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS - AN INTEGRATED OSTEOPATHIC APPROACH - MELBOURNE

AUG 3 - Thoracic intet and cervicobrachial problems. Thoracic cage biomechanics, respiratory function, breathing patterns, thoracic cage concepts and global integration - relevant for spinal pain, rib cage and chest myofascial pains, cervico-brachial and thoracic inlet syndrome issues, and general biomechanics as well as review of visceral issues - Melbourne. (click on aus courses category link, then scroll to topic / title, and then click on blue i on right of title for all info)

AUG 4 - Management of dysfunctional breathing, chronic hyperventilation,differential diagnosis of chest pain, respiratory performance in sport, and various respiratory disorders with osteopathy - Melbourne. (click on aus courses category link, then scroll to topic / title, and then click on blue i on right of title for all info)

17 August - Sydney - NEW TOPIC! - Beyond Dry Needling - learn all the basics for needling and get an introduction to Western Medical Acupuncture concepts (you can't call yourself an acupuncturist though!) - learn effective approaches to myofascial disorders for common osteopathic presentations - given by Stiofan MacSuibhne - links to course on 18 August - given by Caroline and Stiofan together. Total beginners can do day one only if they wish. Those with prior experience also welcome, to gain new insights into needling approaches in myofasical disorders. (click on aus courses category link, then scroll to topic / title, and then click on blue i on right of title for all info)

18 August - Sydney - Applying needling techniques for complex pain syndromes and applying needling alongside visceral osteopathy for various conditions such as asthma, chronic bladder pain, irritable bowel syndrome and so on. Visceral osteopathy techniques reviewed and practiced, and relevant needling and WMA approaches discussed and demonstrated. This takes you far beyond basic needling for trigger points - highly clinically applicable. Day two open to those with prior experience, or if you have done the day one course (17 Aug) - beginners can do the full weekend. (click on aus courses category link, then scroll to topic / title, and then click on blue i on right of title for all info)

9 NOV -Speech, language and respiration. Voice work, speech theory, approaches to the airways and integrated biomechanics of the head and neck and stomatognathic system in terms of speech. Development of the orofacial and stomatognathic system, children and adult anatomy and integrated function discussed - SYDNEY (click on aus courses category link, then scroll to topic / title, and then click on blue i on right of title for all info)

10-NOV - laryngeal manipulation - approaches to complex tongue work, to muscle tension dysphonia, various speech problems - if you don't already do any work with singers / voice people or those with speech disorders at all, you will need to do the 5 Oct course also as a preparation - SYDNEY (click on aus courses category link, then scroll to topic / title, and then click on blue i on right of title for all info)

7 DEC - Part A - Head, neck and stomatognathic system (inc TMJ, facial and dental pain issues), a mechanical, fascial and neurovisceral approach INCLUDING development of the face and embryology you can use! Anatomy and inter-related function. With Amanda Heyes and Caroline Stone. (click on aus courses category link, then scroll to topic / title, and then click on blue i on right of title for all info)

8 DEC - Part B - Head, neck and stomatognathic system (inc TMJ, facial and dental pain issues), clinical interpretation, techniques, management of chronic head and facial pain, and orthodontics for osteopaths. With Amanda Heyes and Caroline Stone. (click on aus courses category link, then scroll to topic / title, and then click on blue i on right of title for all info)

4) PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES FOR OSTEOPATHS -

Sensitive area and Intimate Area work Guidelines - prepared by osteopaths who actually do them! Available FREE for all osteopaths, for general professional support. See Prof Guidelines link.