Paediatric Examination – First Year of Life

do 12 feb 2026 t/m za 14 feb 2026 | Gent

This course is designed for Osteopaths who seek to expand their knowledge in the paediatric field, including newly qualified Osteopaths who have limited or no experience in treating babies, as well as Osteopaths with more paediatric experience who may want to refresh and broaden their knowledge in this field.

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About the course

The course content will be divided into 4 major areas:

  1. Paediatric anamnesis
  2. Paediatric red flags in relation to (general moments, milestones & relevant reflexes)
  3. Paediatric examination
  4. Paediatric cases

The course format is mainly theoretical, with a small amount of practice on dolls and some relevant manual tests or techniques.

Teaching schedule

Day 1: Foundations & Anamnesis

09:00 – 09:30 Introduction to the Course & Instructor
Overview of Paediatric Osteopathy
Why Paediatrics? Key Considerations
09:30 – 10:30 The Paediatric Anamnesis

  • “Must Have” Questions
  • “Nice to Have” Questions
  • Clinical Reasoning in Early Consultations
10:30 – 10:45 Morning Break
10:45 – 12:15 The Paediatric Anamnesis cont.

  • “Must Have” Questions
  • “Nice to Have” Questions
  • Clinical Reasoning in Early Consultations
12:15 – 13:15 Lunch Break
13:15 – 14:45 Red Flags in Infants

  • Primary Movements
  • Motoric Milestones
14:45 – 15:00 Afternoon Break
15:00 – 16:45
  • Motoric Milestones – practice
  • Primitive Reflexes

Q&A and Wrap-Up

Day 2: Observation & Examination

09:00 – 10:30 Red Flags in Infants
Observation & Communication in Practice
10:30 – 10:45 Morning Break
10:45 – 12:15 The Paediatric Examination:

  • Medical Screening
  • Basic Mechanical Testing
  • Safe Handling

Manual Techniques on Dolls/Partner Work
12:15 – 13:15 Lunch Break
13:15 – 14:45 The Paediatric Examination: cont.

  • Medical Screening
  • Basic Mechanical Testing
  • Safe Handling

Manual Techniques on Dolls/Partner Work
14:45 – 15:00 Afternoon Break
15:00 – 16:45 Paediatric Case Work (part 1)

  • Common Complaints
  • Clinical Reasoning
  • Planning Treatment
  • Role-Play / Practice
  • Exercises & Advice

Q&A and Wrap-Up

Day 3: Clinical Integration & Cases

09:00 – 10:30 Paediatric Case Work (part 2)

  • Common Complaints
  • Clinical Reasoning
  • Planning Treatment
  • Role-Play / Practice
  • Exercises & Advice
10:30 – 10:45 Morning Break
10:45 – 12:15 Paediatric Case Work (part 3)

  • Common Complaints
  • Clinical Reasoning
  • Planning Treatment
  • Role-Play / Practice
  • Exercises & Advice
12:15 – 13:15 Lunch Break
13:15 – 14:45 Paediatric Case Work (part 4)

  • Common Complaints
  • Clinical Reasoning
  • Planning Treatment
  • Role-Play / Practice
  • Exercises & Advice
14:45 – 15:00 Afternoon Break
15:00 – 16:45 Paediatric Case Work (part 5)

  • Common Complaints
  • Clinical Reasoning
  • Planning Treatment
  • Role-Play / Practice
  • Exercises & Advice

Final Q&A
Reflection and Feedback
Course Wrap-Up & Certification

Didde Darling Thorsted

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Didde Thorsted is an Aut. Physiotherapist, Aut. Osteopat DO. M.R.O.DK, Naturopath and she also holds a DO & a PG Cert in Paediatric Osteopathy. Didde is a co-owner of Qklinik, five osteopathic clinics in the heart of and around Copenhagen, that specialises in the treatment of women and children.

She has worked in the paediatric field since 1997 and from 2010 exclusively with 0-12 year olds, with a majority of clients under one year of age. She has participated in considerable amount of paediatric courses locally and abroad, along with craniosacral therapy at the Upledger Institute and visceral treatment at the Barral Institute, with primary focus on paediatric treatment.

Didde is the founder and chairperson of the Danish Society of Paediatric Osteopathy (DSPO) and Danske Børneosteopater (DBO), and is a well recognised lecturer in Denmark and internationally on issues relating to osteopathic paediatric treatment.

Datum

12 februari 2026 t/m 14 februari 2026

09:00 - 17:00

Duur
3 dagen
Taal
Engels
Doelgroep
Osteopaten
Prijs

€ 785

Koffiepauzes, lunch en syllabus inbegrepen.

Accreditatie
GNRPO-BCO NRO NOF
Deelnemers
min. 15 - max. 30
Locatie
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