What Will I Learn?

6 MODULES: 27 LESSONS: APPROX. 2 HRS
(including Early Childhood Educators Supplement)

In this course, we build on the knowledge gained in our Social and Emotional Development Course and learn how consideration of an infant’s unique needs, cues and capabilities, helps us to provide appropriate care.

We will explore what factors contribute to sleep disturbances in the first 12 months and learn step-by-step, age appropriate settling strategies. We also provide additional information and strategies that relate specifically to Educators working in a childcare service in a supplementary module.

The program has been developed for health professionals and anyone providing care, education and/or counselling to families and young children including; Child and Family Health Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Family Support Workers and Early Childhood Educators.

Participants have 90 days to complete the course from the date of enrolment.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome + Overview

Chapter 2: Understanding an Infant

Introduction

Infant Temperament and Character

Infant Circadian Rhythms

Infant Sleep Requirements

Infants and Schedules

Causes of Sleep Disturbances

Quiz

Chapter 3: Settling an Infant aged 0 - 4 Months

Introduction

Unsettledness in Infants

Sleep Requirements

Tired Signs

Step-by-Step Guide to Settling

Sleep Challenges

Quiz

Chapter 4: Settling an Infant aged 4 - 8 Months

Introduction

Sleep Requirements

Establishing Good Sleep Habits

Tired Signs

Step-by-Step Guide to Settling

Sleep Challenges 

Quiz

Chapter 5: Settling an Infant aged 8 - 12 Months

Introduction

Normal Sleep Patterns

Establishing Good Sleep Habits 

Tired Signs

Sleep Challenges

Step-by-Step Guide to Settling

Quiz 

Chapter 6: Early Childhood Educators (Supplement)

Introduction

ACECQA National Quality Framework

Sleep and Rest

Supervision

Physical Environment

Additional Support Staff

Settling Multiple Children

Common Sleep Scenarios

Quiz

PDF Downloads

Tip Sheet 0 to 4 months

Tip Sheet 4 to 8 months

Tip Sheet 8 to 12 months

Sleep Smart Checklist

Guidelines for Healthy Growth and Development for Children

Infant Sleep Cycle (Chart)

Recommended Hours of Sleep - Babies (Chart)

Recommended Number of Sleeps by Age Range (Chart)

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