March 2027 - Ei SMART Infant Course
Part 1 is delivered ONLINE, starting with one full day, followed by self-directed learning through pre-recorded lectures and online follow-up evening tutorials occurring over a ±5-month period, and is the equivalent of 3 full days education time.
Part 2 occurs on 3 full days IN-PERSON at Cerebral Palsy Cymru. The focus is on working with babies/infants and their families with guidance and support from the course tutors, Betty Hutchon and Christine Barber.
About this course
Early Intervention and Assessment for Infants and young children at high risk of neurodevelopmental problems – a practical and evidence-based approach.
Part 1 is delivered ONLINE, starting with one full day, followed by self-directed learning through pre-recorded lectures and online follow-up evening tutorials occurring over a ±5-month period, and is the equivalent of 3 full days education time.
Part 2 occurs on 3 full days IN-PERSON at Cerebral Palsy Cymru. The focus is on working with babies/infants and their families with guidance and support from the course tutors, Betty Hutchon and Christine Barber.
Dates and times for this course
Virtual Introductory Day and tutorial:
Monday 1st March 2027 Introductory Day online 9:00am -5:00pm
Tuesday 2nd March 2027 Follow-up tutorial 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Self-study online lectures follow-up tutorials:
Tuesday 16th March 2027 - Tutorial 1, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Tuesday 6th April 2027 - Tutorial 2, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Tuesday 27th April 2027 - Tutorial 3, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Tuesday 11th May 2027 - Tutorial 4, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Practical sessions 2027 (In-person attendance):
Practical Group 1 Monday 24th May - 26th May 2027, 9:00am to 5:00pm daily
Practical Group 2 Monday 21st June - 23rd June 2027, 9:00am to 5:00pm daily
Attendance of all sessions is mandatory.
Who is this course for?
It is suitable for physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists working with high-risk infants in the NICU and in the community during the first year of life.
What is the cost of this course and how can I pay?
Cost: £1,525.00 per person
For information regarding how you can pay for this course, please email courses@cerebralpalsycymru.org or click the 'Register now' button.
I have further questions regarding this course, who can I speak to?
For any queries please email courses@cerebralpalsycymru.org
How do I book a space on this course?
To register your interest for a place on this course, or to make a booking, please click the 'Register now' button or email courses@cerebralpalsycymru.org
Key Information
Start Time: This course starts on March 1st 2027 and runs over multiple dates, both online and in person. Please see the 'date and time' information in the event description.
End Time: 3rd June 2027
Event Capacity: Spaces available
Cost: £1,525.00
If you have any questions prior to registration, please email the Courses Team at courses@cerebralpalsycymru.org.
To register for this course, please click the register now button below.
Getting there
This course will be taught remotely, with practical sessions taking place at our Children's Centre.
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