Certificate in Infant and Child Sleep Consulting
Internationally recognised training – study from home at your own pace for up to 6 months.
US $2,800
US $2,500
Payment split over 4 months
Lectures: 12 basic
Professional development: 36 advanced, 140 tutorials
Skill level: Intermediate – must be proficient in essay writing
Language: English
Includes:
- Unlimited access to all lectures, fortnightly tutorials, professional development and advanced case study training
- Lecture guide with assignments
- Train with industry experts!
- One on one mentoring for up to 6 months
- 16 volunteer clients, supervised by your mentor
- Certificate of completion
- Payment plan over 4 or 6 months
Course overview
Our course is the only registered infant and child sleep consultant training provider with 6 months of one on one mentoring and the only certification taught by registered teachers, pediatricans, lactation cosultants, dieticans, psychologists and other industry experts.
Our Baby Sleep Consultant Certification is very unique. You will be taught the science of sleep, you will gain an in-depth understanding into all sleep training methods on the continuum of sleep training, how to implement them and when it is appropriate to do so. You will learn the limitations of sleep training, and how to assess a baby holistically to ensure results every time.
You will be given professional development in many key areas including:
- breastfeeding
- allergies
- nutrition
- post partum depression
- safe sleep
- tongue and lip ties
- formula feeding
- sleep apnea
- multiples sleep coaching
- and more!
We are the only organisation who works this closely with these experts and they continue to offer mentoring to you when needed with clients. You will receive one on one mentoring throughout your training, to ensure the incredibly high standard of experts Baby Sleep Consultant Training is known for producing.
What am I going to get from this course?
Our students are trained in:
- Internationally-recognised child sleep methods
- A holistic and healthy approach to new-born sleep
- Demonstrative communication skills
- And develop a thorough understanding of a multitude of dynamics which effect infant and toddler sleep and on-going support from our coaching team
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who is passionate about looking after the holistic wellbeing of parents and babies who is over the age of 18. You may have seen the results yourself through having children of your own assisted by one of our consultants like most of our other graduates. Or just be passionate about infant sleep!
What our graduates are saying:
“After completing the Baby Sleep Consultant Training Course I have found that I have gained so much more information in regards to the science behind baby’s sleep as well as the confidence to continue as a Consultant with them and help so many families with their little one’s sleep issues. I love the fact that there is a massive support network, and it has also given me the flexibility to work around my family.”
Shannon Andrews
“Baby Sleep Consultant let me follow my passion of working with children and ensuring that their sleep was nurtured as much as the rest of their world. By studying with BSC I have expanded my knowledge and have a greater understanding of the importance of sleep for babies. This job gives me flexability, drive, motivation and the passion to make a difference… LOVE MY JOB.”
De-Arn and Simon Taylor
“I found that Baby Sleep Consultant provided a really supportive training environment where questions were welcomed. Their in depth training has set me up for a rewarding career that fits around my family and allows me to provide vital support to families who are struggling. I would highly recommend this training!”
Samantha Krukerink
Course curriculum
Lecture 1 – The role of a sleep consultant, your boundaries and expectations.
Lecture 2 – An in-depth look into new-born sleep and the unique way their sleep patterns develop.
Lecture 3 – New-born sleep continued, learning about the sympathetic nervous system, colic, settling, the calming reflex and more.
Lecture 4 – 12-16 week olds and their sleep and development, settling strategies, red flags and possible issues.
Lecture 5 – 16 -24 week olds and their sleep and development, understanding routine options, sleep training possibilities, trouble spotting, nutrition, mix feeding and more.
Lecture 6 – 6-12 month sleep and development including solids and the changes to sleep caused by solids, changing nap routines and regressions and the changing nature of sleep training.
Lecture 7 – 12 months + toddlers! Sleep and their development, how to get into the toddler mentality and ensure that you are using a positive approach to eliminate fears, night terrors, sleep refusal, and nightmares.
Lecture 8 – Sleep training methods, all methods from cry it out, to no cry sleep training. How to implement a method, why it might not work, who it is suitable for, how to alter it to suit a client, what to expect when you start a method.
Lecture 9 – Sleep training methods continued.
Lecture 10 – Evaluating sleep questionnaires from actual clients and learning how to identify problems, spot possible issues and find the information you need from a client to create a successful plan.
Lecture 11 – How to write a sleep plan/assessment from your intake forms. What to include and not include. How to establish a relationship with your client through your sleep plan. Way’s to ensure that your client has options, and a full explanation.
Lecture 12 – How to run a home consultation, safety, timing, what to do, and what not to do. How to ensure that your clients feel their consult was value, and successful. Way’s to prepare for your in home consultations, and how to structure your consults.
Your tutors
We are the only registered training provider in Australasia, with all of our baby sleep consultants being fully qualified and trained. Meet our tutors
Call us on +64 21 724362
