Clinical Development Institute
RAISING THE BAR FOR CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT
Program Overview
About the PSAD Certification
The Pediatric Sleep and Development (PSAD) Certification is the flagship training program offered through the Clinical Development Institute. It brings together the latest in neuroscience, sleep architecture, attachment theory, sensory development, infant feeding, and infant mental health—all within a clinically applicable, trauma-aware, family-centred framework.
Designed to complement and enhance existing clinical practice, PSAD offers a flexible, fully online learning experience, with 60 hours of CPD-accredited education that practitioners can complete at their own pace.
Led by Louise Herbert
Clinical Leadership
The Clinical Development Institute is founded and led by Louise Herbert, a Pediatric Sleep and Development Specialist, Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (P-IMH) Specialist, and Lactation Consultant.
Louise certified in Sleep Science through the University of Western Australia, earned her infant feeding credentials via the Interstate Post-Graduate Medical Board, and certified in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health at Warwick Medical School. She is also a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
A mother of two, Louise brings both lived experience and clinical expertise to her work. She is supported by a team of expert guest contributors whose specialist knowledge in areas such as perinatal trauma, neurodevelopment, lactation, and infant mental health enriches the CDI curriculum with diverse, clinically grounded insight.
Louise is also the founder of Mother Nourish Nurture, an internationally recognised platform for infant sleep and development support, trusted by over 400,000 families and professionals. The Clinical Development Institute builds upon this foundation—offering a specialised, clinic-facing pathway for professional education, training, and certification.
Professional Accreditation
Accreditation and Professional Standards
We are proud to offer internationally recognised, CPD-accredited training that meets the standards required by health, education, and therapeutic bodies worldwide.
The Clinical Development Institute is guided by the values and principles upheld by leading professional bodies, including the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Australian Association for Infant Mental Health.
Our curriculum aligns with current best practice in infant development and early childhood care, with a strong emphasis on ethical, evidence-based application.
Ready To Learn More?
If you’d like to explore whether the PSAD Certification is right for you or your team, we invite you to book a call with our Clinical Development Specialist.
