What Will I Learn?
6 MODULES: 21 LESSONS: 95 MINUTES (including Safe Sleeping Guidelines)
In this course, you will learn about a child’s social and emotional development from birth to age 3 – a period where they experience the greatest level of growth and development.
We will explore the importance of relationships and interactions and also how these early experiences not only form the foundations for a child’s ongoing development but also impact their mental health and wellbeing, and can contribute to sleep disturbances.
In our Safe Sleeping module, we will provide clear evidence-based information and guidelines, on how to create a safe sleeping environment for infants and young children.
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.
Course Curriculum
- Introduction
- Understanding the Terminology
- Why is Safe Sleeping Important?
- Building a Relationship with Parents
- The Triple Risk Theory
- Six Steps to Sleep Baby Safely
- Safe Wrapping Guidelines
- Handling Parental Concerns
- Prohibition of Bassinets in all Early Childhood Education and Care Settings
- Module 6 Quiz
Popular Course Bundles
Infants Bundle $95/
This 2 course bundle includes:
- Social and emotional development
- Safe sleeping guidelines
- Step-by-step guide to settling infants
Toddlers Bundle $95/y
This 2 course bundle includes:
- Social and emotional development
- Safe sleeping guidelines
- Step-by-step guide to settling toddlers
Birth to Three Bundle $145/y
This 3 course bundle includes:
- Social and emotional development
- Safe sleeping guidelines
- Step-by-step guide to settling infants and toddlers
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I receive a Certificate of Completion?
Yes. On successful completion of the online course, participants will be issued with a Certificate of Completion.
Does the certificate of completion mean I am a certified Safe Sleep Space consultant?
No. While the course has been designed to enhance the knowledge of health professionals and anyone providing care, education and/or counselling to families and young children, it does not give you certification as a Safe Sleep Space consultant. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact us.
Does the course include safe sleeping guidelines?
Yes. The course includes a comprehensive module with 7 evidence-based lessons on how to create a safe sleeping environment for infants and young children.
How long do I have access to the course material?
Your subscription to the course is for a 12 month period. You will be notified via email 7 days before your annual subscription is due to be renewed. At this stage you can choose to cancel your subscription. If no action is taken, the subscription will automatically renew.
You can edit your profile and billing information by logging into your account at any time.
Your Instructor
Ternity Group, an Australian Council of Healthcare Services ACHS EQuIP6 accredited organisation, is the group behind Nourish Baby, Safe Sleep Space and Sleep Smart. We are passionate about supporting parents and health professionals with high quality, engaging and easy to understand early parenting education. At the foundation of our training is the most scientifically informed knowledge and best practice, and an understanding that infancy and early childhood is a critical time for the development of emotional, physical and mental health.
Completing Sleep Smart - Course 1, 2, 3 and the Sleep Smart Refresher Course contribute to NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Student/child mental health addressing standard descriptors 1.1.2, 4.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.