Professional Pediatric Sleep and Development Certification

This module will walk you through the historical, cultural and social context of sleep and development.

Your learning will be supported by guest speakers, Dr Deborah MacNamara and Dr Sophie Brock.

Within this module, you'll learn about the foundations of the nervous system, synaptic development and the roles of stress and attachment on the developing brain.

Your learning will be supported by guest speaker, Dr Greer Kirshenbaum.

Within this module, you'll learn the anatomy, architecture and function of sleep, and progress to distinguish biologically normal infant sleep from paediatric sleep disorders, all while centering the science of safe sleep.

This module's learning is supported by guest speaker, Professor Helen Ball.

Designed in alignment with international frameworks, this module will equip you with a deep understanding of the fundamental principles to best-support your professional practice.

Your guest speakers for this component of the curriculum are Fiona Rogerson and Crystal Miles.

This module offers a deep dive into Attachment Science; from the fundamentals of attachment theory to measuring attachment outcomes, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how secure attachments lay the foundation for healthy development.

Your learning will be supported by guest speaker, Rachel Samson.

Within this module, you'll learn the biological foundations of sensitivity and temperament, and how individual differences can impact sleep and development trajectories.

This module's learning is supported by guest speakers Dr Aoife Durcan and Kelly Mahler.

This module will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between infant feeding and pediatric sleep and development.

Covering the biology of feeding patterns, the association between feeding challenges and sleep challenges, and the introduction of solids and night weaning, the lessons within this module are deigned to support your holistic practice and approach.

This module's learning is supported by Maggie Rajtar-Sullivan and Dr Nora Ghodousi-Zaghi.

This module will equip you with advanced strategies and methodologies for addressing common pediatric sleep challenges.

Guided by evidence-based practices and real-world case studies, you'll learn how to apply the science of sleep, attachment and development in practical and family-centered terms.

In this module, you'll learn essential skills for effective client communication and support.

Through detailed case studies, you'll be able to fine-tune your skillset and tailor your approach to meet the diverse needs of the families you support.

In this module, you'll learn how to build and grow an ethical and sustainable business in Pediatric Sleep and Development.

You'll develop the skills and 'business toolkit' necessary to thrive as a Pediatric Sleep and Development Specialist, making a meaningful impact in the lives of families while building and progressing a successful and fulfilling career.

Yes, via a robust third-party assessment and accreditation process with the world's leading Continued Professional Development service.

Recognized independent accreditation, compatible with global CPD requirements, means that the program has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks, and the learning value has been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality.

Yes! This certification offers 60 globally-recognised Continued Professional Development / Continued Education credits to support your professional development.

After completing all modules of the program and passing all assessments, you will be issued your certification in Pediatric Sleep and Development.

This will arrive via email, no later than two weeks after submitting your final assessment.

This program has been designed to equip you with everything you need to work as a Pediatric Sleep and Development Specialist.

For practitioners in related or unrelated fields, you will earn Continued Professional Development credits and further your knowledge-base and skillset.

For those wanting to begin a career in Pediatric Sleep and Development, you will learn everything you need to know to build your business and support clients safely and effectively.

Our assessment process has placed the completion timescale at roughly 16 weeks, via part-time study. This encompasses around 4 hours per week of active learning, though the program is entirely self-paced.

You will have a full calendar year to complete the certification, and extensions are available by request if life circumstances have stalled or slowed your progress.

We want to take the stress out of learning, so that you can focus on furthering your knowledge and skillset to build your business with ease, and best-support your clients.

Learning is assessed and verified via multiple-choice assessments and one final written assignment.

A pass mark of 70% is needed to complete the course, and you will have the opportunity to re-take any assessments that fall short of this benchmark.

Yes! You can choose to split the cost of the certification across four interest-free payments. If you'd prefer a payment plan, simply select the 'Pay in 4' option.

The curriculum is open for enrollment, so there's no need to wait. You can begin your journey to becoming a certified Paediatric Sleep and Development Specialist today.