Maternity & Child Sleep Consultant Certification

Welcome to the IMI Certified Maternity & Child Sleep Consultant™ Training Program

Next 12 Week Online Course Begins: May 2013

Graduates from the IMI Maternity & Child Sleep Consultant Certification program are trained:

An Integrative and Healthy Approach to Sleep
To understand the most widely recognized international adult and child sleep training methods, approaches and practices
In the science of sleep for adults, infant and children
In family dynamics, temperaments, sleep environments, sleep/wake-time windows, sleep associations/crutches, developmental milestones
To offer an objective approach with families in order to develop healthy sleep habits that are age and developmentally appropriate for their client’s needs, lifestyle, and values
To support the mother during pregnancy with her sleep
To educate and raise awareness about health, fitness and nutrition for mother (pre/postnatal) in relation to sleep
To support parents postpartum with their sleep issues during their time of transition
With an understanding of sleep challenges and solutions, lactation, special needs, overnight work, nutrition
With an in-depth look at sleep products and safety
With an in-depth look at green and eco-friendly sleep practices
With a comprehension of their scope of practice, boundaries to practice, and when to refer out.
To be aware of issues that involve medical attention, abuse, trauma, post-partum depression in order to provide their client’s the proper guidance and referral.

The IMI Maternity & Sleep Consultant Certification Curriculum also includes:

Continuing Education
A step by step guide on how to start or manage your Sleep Consultant Business (optional add on course)
Support for sleep consultants that want to work overnight shifts and/or hourly consultations
A specialized sleep advisory board and experienced sleep experts, welcomed as guest speakers throughout the course.
Live interaction with the instructors on a weekly basis
Unlimited email and phone accessibility to instructors
A multi-cultural international classroom
Continuous support during and after the course with monthly on-line calls
An invitation to apply for membership to Association of Professional Sleep Consultants (APSC)
Additionally graduates of our program are eligible to apply to be a board certified practitioner through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, an established accrediting organization since 1990.

Curriculum includes but is not limited to:

The Role of a Maternity & Child Sleep Consultant and the opportunities available
A basic review of all the sleep consultant methods and controversies in the maternity industry.
Basic Maternity & child Sleep Issues and Solutions
The Business Basics Of Sleep: What is involved and what you need to get started.
The Science of Sleep: Stages
Sleep for Mom during Pregnancy
Sleep for Parents postpartum
Sleep for Baby
Understanding the Language of Crying
Understanding the Most Popular and Common Approaches/Methods
Transitions
Sleeping challenges and solutions for parents and babies
Sleep Environments
Nutrition
Behavior
Common sleep disruptors and challenges
Breastfeeding
Dream Feeding
Cluster Feeding
Mother-Baby Relationship
Secure Attachment Theory
Separation Anxiety
Colic/Reflux
SIDS
Sleep Apnea
Bedwetting
Swaddling
White Noise
Overnight Work
Postpartum Depression
Greening Sleep
Sleep Products
Special Needs
Grief/Loss
Client Intake Form and Initial Consult
Case Studies
Liability