Frequently Asked Questions

Are continuing education units provided for the Pediatric Sleep Intervention Certificate training?

  • If the attendee is a Mental Health Provider (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, and/or LEP)  in California then CEUs will be provided by the Child Development Institute and a CEU link will be provided when the participant registers for the training. The cost of the CEUs is separate from the registration fee and will be paid by the registrant. 

    If the attendee is an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Registered Nurse in California then the CEUs will be provided by the Infant Development Association and a CEU link will be provided when the participant registers for the training.  The cost of the CEUs is separate from the registration fee and will be paid by the registrant. 

    If the attendee is a Mental Health provider in Colorado then those hours can be submitted upon completion of training when the provider completes the form for license renewal. MH providers should keep a copy of the certificate for proof of attendance in the case of audit.

What is your cancellation policy?

  • Cancellations may be requested by emailing the administrator at:

    courtney@palm-pti.org

    A cancellation by request of the attendee will take 7-10 business days to process and will be a full refund less 3% of the processing fee.

    An attendee may also request for their cancelled registration be applied to a future, scheduled training date without any additional charge.

    Any cancellation by the training program will result in a full refund to the attendee within 7-10 business days of the cancellation notification.

Is the Pediatric Sleep Intervention Certificate Training intended for interns or newly licensed therapists?

  • This training is intended for licensed therapists and registered nurses that are already specialized in developmental intervention or pediatric medicine to build onto their current practice. This training assumes that the attendee already has some level of specialization within the field of child development. This training does not cover typical developmental milestones, explanation of developmental diagnoses, or basic behavioral sleep plans.  This training is designed for providers that are already comfortable providing behavioral sleep support and would like to incorporate other aspects of the “whole-body sleep system” into their clinical practice. 

    If an intern is acquiring hours towards licensure or studying for their nursing exam then this program would not be an appropriate course at this time.

What does the Pediatric Sleep Intervention Certificate enable me to do when working in my clinical practice?

  • The certificate shows that the attendee has completed the 12hrs of required training to provide assessment and treatment of pediatric sleep difficulties for children ages 0-5yrs. The provider can highlight that they have completed the course work required to have this certificate on their individual or company website. The attendee can also incorporate the Pediatric Health and Sleep Screeners into their clinical practice as well as all handouts and information contained within the Pediatric Sleep Intervention Provider Handbook.

Is there a specific discipline that is able to attend the Pediatric Sleep Intervention Certificate training?

  • The training is designed for all providers that have completed degree programs specializing in child development and/or pediatric health/wellness (OT, PT, SLP, behaviorist, developmental interventionist, mental health therapists, psychologist, RN, PA, physician, RD).

Is the content in the offered trainings from an evidence-based model?

  • Yes, all content provided in the offered trainings come from peer-reviewed journal articles or accredited professional organizations. The research included in the training manuals is obtained from research conducted in the past five years. The sleep recommendations are informed by the recommendations provided by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

What is the difference between Behavioral Sleep Intervention 101 and the Pediatric Sleep Intervention Certificate Training?

  • The Pediatric Sleep Intervention Certificate Training is intended for providers that already have comfort in providing standard sleep plans for families of children 0-5yrs and are looking to continue their sleep education to incorporate nutrition, gut-health, parental mental health, and sleep considerations specific to developmental disorders. If a provider is interested in learning about the foundations of creating developmentally appropriate sleep plans then it’s recommended for them to start with Behavioral Sleep Intervention 101 before taking the Pediatric Sleep Intervention Certificate Training.

What types of trauma are included in the Trauma-Informed Sleep Intervention Training?

  • The traumas covered are sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and medical trauma and how those experiences impact sleep and regulation.  The content in this training may be triggering for some individuals because the descriptions of the abuse in the case studies can be graphic.

What type of disciplines are recommended to attend the Trauma-Informed Sleep Intervention Training?

  • Many disciplines work with children who are victims of crime or have experienced medical trauma; however, only providers that are already experienced in treating trauma should attend this training because it is meant to be an add-on to their trauma treatment and not an intervention that should be done in isolation of other trauma informed work.  This training is typically attended by mental health providers, medical providers, and occupational therapists who have already had previous training in trauma work.

What does it mean for a program to be an AOTA Approved Provider?

  • The AOTA Approved Provider status means that the organization has met the rigorous criteria of the American Occupational Therapy Association for offering high-quality professional development. The approved providers are authorized to offer AOTA CEUs and have demonstrated their commitment to excellence and to providing education that is relevant, evidence-informed, and occupation-centered for occupational therapy practitioners.

    Currently, 38 states acknowledge AOTA-approved providers for fulfilling continuing education requirements, while the other states and jurisdictions recognize a variety of other continuing education options which may also include the CPSI program.

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