Infant-Driven Education
As neonatal caregivers, we are privileged to care for the most fragile infants and families in the world during the most vulnerable time of their lives.
Whether a neonatal novice or expert, we have a tremendous responsibility to continue learning, growing and developing our skills to ultimately impact the lives of those entrusted in our care. My passion for this led me to create Infant-Driven Education that not only expands the knowledge, skill and expertise of healthcare providers, but also improves the safety, efficiency and consistency of neonatal care practices.~ Kara Ann Waitzman, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC
Infant-Driven Education Customized for Your NICU
Our customized infant-driven education courses include 7-Hour and 4-Hour hands-on trainings customized to meet the specific needs of the hospital’s NICU staff. Neonatal Follow Up Mentorship is available following the program to facilitate further performance improvement post education. Don’t see what you’re looking for, simply give us a call and we’ll customize a program for your team!
Neonatal Touch & Massage Certification (NTMC)
Neonatal Touch & Massage Certification® (NTMC) is an exclusively neonatal, one-of-a-kind certification for neonatal healthcare providers. NTMC® combines a holistic, neonatal and systems theory approach to massage, with an emphasis on families and nurturing opportunities, while elevating the standard of care that neonatal caregivers provide in their daily practice.
Neonatal On-Line Education
The Neonatal On-Line Education (NOLE) is designed for all neonatal caregivers (OT, PT, SLP, RN, CLS, LMT, RT) and currently has 3 unique courses! Foundation of Neurodevelopmental Care is designed for whole units to change their culture and provides practical solutions to daily caregiving activities. Getting Beyond the NAS Diagnosis: Promoting Infant & Family Development focuses on supporting infant development and family engagement when caring for infants with NAS/NOWS. Next Steps for Neonatal Therapy is a must for all neonatal therapists and provides advanced clinical reasoning skills used to maximize an infant’s development and participation in feeding, sleeping, playing and infant-parent bonding.
Infant-Driven Educational Videos
We offer Infant-Driven Educational DVDs on Skin-to-Skin Holding, Swaddled Bathing and Neonatal Massage for both healthcare providers and parents. Most nurseries practice these caregiving activities, but with inconsistency in frequency and implementation causing discontent with parents and other healthcare providers. These videos are designed to improve the safety, efficiency and consistency of these practices in the NICU or SCN. They can be licensed to put on your hospital intranet system for 24/7 viewing.