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Sensory Integration Practitioner TrainingYour pathway to SI practice
2019 - 2020University-accredited, online, modular courses leading to Practitioner status › Advanced Practitioner status › MSc in Sensory Integration
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Sensory Integration TherapySensory Integration Theory explains
why some people have diculties
using information from their senses
and how this impacts on day-to-
day activities. Developed by the
pioneering occupational therapist and
researcher Dr. Jean Ayres, Sensory
Integration (SI) theory and practice
draw on research about how the brain
works and how new pathways can be
developed and strengthened through
provision and repetition of meaningful
sensory experiences. Delivered
only by trained practitioners, Ayres'
Sensory Integration (ASI) therapy® is a
therapeutic approach which includes a
comprehensive assessment of sensory
integration diculties and individually
planned interventions for babies,
children, adolescents and adults.
Is the Sensory Integration Practitioner Pathway for you?As an occupational therapist, physiotherapist
or speech and language therapist, if you are
interested in:
• Transforming your care delivery through a
greater understanding of sensory processing
diculties
• Gaining university-accredited postgraduate
qualications to enhance your career and
practice
• Learning from inspirational lecturers and
highly-experienced clinicians
• Being able to change the lives of your patients
through assessing sensory based diculties
and creating interventions that really work
• Being condent in your understanding of
the neuroscience and research underpinning
sensory integration therapy
and if this sounds like the clinical practice you
want to create, then our unique, gold-standard
modular pathway to sensory integration (SI)
practice may be the challenge you are looking for.
Every SI Module is accredited by the UK’s world-
class Ulster University, with staged milestones
leading to awards of:
• Postgraduate Certicate in Sensory Integration
• Sensory Integration Practitioner status
• Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner status
• Postgraduate Diploma in Sensory Integration
• MSc Degree in Sensory Integration
You can be assured of the quality and relevance
of our courses, designed for international
clinicians working in a wide variety of healthcare
settings. As a member of ICE-ASI, the Sensory
Integration Education SI Modules already exceed
the forthcoming international standards for SI
practitioners. We’ve been training practitioners,
sharing best practice and supporting research
into SI therapy for 25 years. Ours was the rst
postgraduate SI course in the world to be
accredited by a university and we remain the
only UK course to be so.
Our fully supported and interactive online
modules mean that you can study from
anywhere in the world, in your own time,
at your own pace and save on travel, hotel
accommodation, childcare and time away from
work. You can even allow for career breaks.
Looking for a stimulating challenge that delivers
for you and your patients? Read on...
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We have designed this pathway with working
clinicians in mind. The aordable online format
allows you the maximum exibility, with
materials available 24/7 and support from
e-mentors only a click away. The pathway is
formed of seven modules: each with their own
aims, outcomes and assessments.
As you progress through each module, you
will develop a detailed understanding of the
neuroscience and evidence base underpinning
sensory integration, as well as developing
expertise in assessing and providing
intervention for people with sensory integration
problems.
SI Module 1: Foundations and Neuroscience
SI Module 2: Clinical Reasoning in Sensory
Integration: Assessment
SI Module 3: Clinical Reasoning and Practice in Sensory Integration:
Intervention
SI Module 4: Advanced Practice
SI Module 5: Research Evidence in Health
Science
SI Module 6: Research Project Preparation
SI Module 7: Research Project
See our website for a full description of each
module’s content, aims and outcomes, duration
and support from e-mentors plus the contact
hours and independent study hours expected.
You’ll gain access to:
• Narrated slides with full transcripts for those
who prefer to read along or return to read later
• Videos of case studies and real assessments
on patients
• Clear learning aims
• Easy to follow handouts
• Quick quizzes to tests your understanding at
each stage
• Bespoke illustrations, animations and videos
• Forum discussions with your cohort
• Advanced Practitioner e-mentors to support
the application of your learning to your
practice
• Branched scenarios: develop your clinic
reasoning by selecting dierent actions you
would take in a range of realistic therapy
scenarios
• Ulster University’s online library resources
• Support in gaining clinical skills within an
Ayres’ Sensory Integration framework, working
under appropriate clinical supervision
Modules 1, 2, 3 and 4: Provided by Sensory
Integration Education and are accredited
by Ulster University. Modules 5, 6 and 7 are
provided directly by Ulster University’s School of
Health Sciences – one of the oldest allied health
professional academic schools in the UK.
Duration: SI Modules 1 to 4 are each between 16
- 19 weeks long with diering contact and self-
study hours requirements. SI Modules 5 and 6
are 12 weeks long and Module 7 would be
completed over 1 year. SI Modules 5 to 7 follow
Ulster University’s semesters. Each module must
be completed within 5 years of the previous one.
Entry criteria: Degree-level graduate for SI 1;
for Module 2 onwards, all applicants must be a
qualied Occupational Therapist, Speech and
Language Therapist or Physiotherapist.
Contacts: Modules 1 to 4: Dr Sylvia Taylor-Goh,
Director of Postgraduate Education, Sensory
Integration Education
Modules 5 to 7: Dr Greg Kelly, Course Director,
School of Health Sciences, Ulster University
Course fees: Modules 1 to 4: From £901.55 per
module for our members; Modules 5 and 6:
£458.25 (£1,140 for overseas students) per
module; Module 7: £1,833.00 (£4,560 for
overseas students).
Accredited by: Ulster University and the CPD Standards Oce
Your pathway to SI practice syllabus
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The Practitioner Pathway
SI Module 1: Foundations and Neuroscience
SI Module 3: Clinical Reasoning and Practice in SI: Intervention
SI Module 2: Clinical Reasoning in Sensory Integration: Assessment
You can now identify and understand behaviours and challenges with sensory underpinnings, and advise around the impact on the person’s participation in life.
You can now assess under supervision and give a clear rationale for a specic pattern of sensory processing and integration diculty. You have a clear understanding of which aspects of sensory processing and integration could be addressed in therapy.
Congratulations! You are now a qualied Sensory Integration Practitioner with a PG Cert in Sensory Integration. You can now provide SI interventions to people in a range of dierent settings and across the lifespan.
Postgraduate Certicate in Sensory Integration awarded
SI Module 4: Advanced Practice
SI Module 5: Research Evidence in Health Science
Congratulations! You are now a qualied Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner. You have developed in-depth knowledge and experience in SI and therapy, with a specialist knowledge of supporting a specic clinical population.
You understand a range of research methodologies commonly used within healthcare, and can apply this knowledge to critically appraise literature in order to inform and advance the quality of your care and service delivery.
SI Module 6: Research Project
Preparation
Congratulations! You have a PG Dip in Sensory Integration. You now have the research design skills necessary to produce a working research proposal for your Master’s project.
Postgraduate Diploma in Sensory Integration awarded
SI Module 7: Research Project
Congratulations! You have an MSc in Sensory Integration. Under the guidance of a supervisor from Ulster University’s School of Health Sciences, you have completed an independent piece of research that will inform future teaching, clinical practice or further research in SI.
Master of Science Degree in Sensory Integration awarded
You can continue your pathway in SI practice by participating in our exclusive alumni
community; exploring our practical and nancial support for early career researchers;
meeting fellow practitioners at our annual Autumn Conference; and topping up your
knowledge with our regular CPD workshops and classes. We’re here for you at every step!
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Once you commit to your pathway to SI
practice, we commit to supporting you at
every step. Sensory Integration Education
and Ulster University’s partnership means
that we oer you a full UK university-level
experience including:
Expert Tutors
An incredibly strong and vibrant online education
team, comprising experienced clinicians and
academics from all three key therapy professions
and the diverse specialties across the lifespan,
work together to bring world-class, sensory
integration education to direct to you.
Expert Support
Highly experienced, Advanced SI Practitioner
e-mentors ensure you are welcomed and fully-
supported throughout your journey with us.
Peer Support & Networking
You will be introduced to your peer group of
clinicians, with opportunities to share learning
and experiences through your dedicated forum
group (facilitated by your e-mentor). We have
found that such friendships blossom into
important clinical contacts, building you a strong
international clinical network.
Online Campus
As well as online access to the module
materials and forum, you can draw on Ulster
University’s comprehensive library facilities
with librarian support and access to online
journals, electronic databases, e-books and
other interactive e-resources. Those with
additional study skills needs can access
the University’s excellent student support
services.
Supporting at you every step
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Even after you reach your goal level,
whether that be Practitioner, Advanced
Practitioner or an MSc Degree in Sensory
Integration, we are still here to help you
make the most of your learning.
Practitioner Pathway Alumni Community
Join our alumni community forum to share
ideas, successes, challenges, questions, best
practice, equipment sales and job opportunities.
Sensory Integration Education
member benets
Stay relevant and up-to-date with clinical,
technological and professional developments
with ongoing membership, providing you with
access to exclusive members resources, a
monthly newsletter, our bi-annual professional
magazine SensorNet, research abstracts,
research grants news, a job site, members’
forum, a free listing on ‘Find a Therapist’
website, and up to 25% discount on course fees.
Autumn Conference
Meet fellow practitioners and hear from
inspirational speakers at our not-to-be-missed
annual Autumn Conference.
Supporting early career researchers
Contribute to the ever-growing body of SI
research. We can help with the nancial,
recruitment and dissemination aspects of your
research.
Continuing Professional Development
The UK CPD Standards Oce accredited short
courses and workshops will keep you motivated
and up-to-date, oering opportunities to
deepen your knowledge and skills or simply
explore new applications of Ayres’ Sensory
Integration Therapy®.
Ongoing support for your career
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How to enrolTo enrol on the practitioner pathway and book your SI Module, visit the
course pages of our website: www.sensoryintegrationeducation.com.
Here you’ll nd full details of each module plus the dates for the next
available cohort.
Check that you meet the eligibility criteria, and complete the booking
form. SI Education members receive a discount on course fees and
enjoy the option of paying in instalments.
Still unsure?
If you want to dip your toe in to test the water, try our online Introduction
to Sensory Integration Diculties course. This 4-hour course, certied by
the CPD Standards Oce, is available via our website.
Any questions?
Contact us on [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Sensory Integration Education is a member of the International Council for Education in Ayres' Sensory Integration®.
SI Network (UK & Ireland) Ltd is the parent company of Sensory Integration Education and was established in 1994. We are proud to be a not for prot
organisation, investing surpluses back into the development and promotion of, and research into, Ayres’ Sensory Integration Therapy®.
Sensory Integration Education, Old Breedon School, 8 Reading Road, Pangbourne, RG8 7LY, UK
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