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The HANDLE Practitioner Course
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DESCRIPTION
Overview
The HANDLE Practitioner Course (HPC) and Internship trains individuals who wish to offer the full range of HANDLE services, in a professional capacity, in affiliation with The HANDLE Institute. The course may also be taken by those who simply wish to learn more, with the understanding that only Certified HANDLE Screeners and Practitioners are authorized to offer HANDLE services and only as long as they are affiliated with The HANDLE Institute.
Course Description
The HANDLE Practitioner Course includes a combination of classroom training and supervised clinical experience.
There are two 2-week classroom sessions (modules), with homework assignments in between. The length of time between the two modules varies from three to six months.
The supervised HANDLE Internship begins after module 2. Completion of the Internship is based on demonstrated competency, therefore Internship durations may vary. Internship durations are typically in the range of 12-24 months.
Successful completion of classroom training, Internship, and the Practitioner exam, are necessary for certification as a HANDLE Practitioner.
Classroom Training Modules
Participants will receive in-depth information about neurodevelopment, HANDLE evaluation protocols, and HANDLE therapeutic activities.
During the first module participants receive a personal HANDLE assessment, a neurodevelopmental profile and a recommended program of activities to experience the HANDLE approach from the perspective of a client and also to support their own effectiveness as a HANDLE provider.
Participants will learn to use the HANDLE Learning Foundations Inventory (LFI i.e., the HANDLE assessment tool) for people of varying abilities, focusing primarily on individuals ages five and older who have some verbal ability and some useful eye-hand coordination. They will learn to develop in-depth client profiles, and to see patterns leading to possible explanations about neurodevelopmental function. They will learn the remainder of the nearly 100 HANDLE activities, and how to apply them, for all ages and level of functions.
In the second module, participants will expand skills related to individuals with more complex differences, and will also gain useful perspectives on how to determine irregular systemic development in younger children and infants. Participants learn how to give public presentations about HANDLE, how to write formal reports, and receive guidance on how to set up their own businesses.
Internship
The clinical Internship of supervised work commences at the end of the second module. During the Internship participants will work with clients of many different ages and presumed abilities, with the one-on-one, in person guidance of a HANDLE Supervisor.
The Internship involves a minimum of 150-200 hours of clinical experience. Interns begin by observing Supervisors at work, then gradually taking on more of the assessment, profiling and presentation process until they have attained mastery. Certification may be sought for specific age levels and areas of dysfunction, then expanded with experience and continuing education.
It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure he or she is able to gain the clinical experience necessary for certification. This can be achieved in one or more of the following ways: working with a local Supervisor; traveling to a Supervisor in another area; scheduling clients locally and bring in a traveling Supervisor; all of these will require the Intern to use marketing skills learned during the course to assure a sufficient client base.
Application
Acceptance by approval of application only.
Prerequisite: Current status as a Certified HANDLE Screener.
Additional Information
Additional information is available at the instructor's website, here.
SCHEDULE
Time: 9:00am to 6:00pm, each day.
COST
AUD $3150.00* course fee per module; includes materials and active participation.
Refresher rate: AUD $500.00* [includes of materials and active participation]
*Approximately equivalent to USD $6,360.00; see xe.com for currency conversion.
NOTE: Food and lodging costs are not included in the course fee.
An optional meals program is available at additional cost. See instructor's website for details.
PREREQUISITES
Each applicant must be a Certified HANDLE Screener and a current HANDLE affiliate.
REGISTRATION
Application process:
Email Mary Robson at to register your interest.
Download the Application Packet, here (MS Word; 77kb).
Download the Application Form, here (MS Word; 44kb).
Important Dates:
- Applications due on or before 5pm (PST) Nov 1, 2011
- Acceptance notification on or before 5pm (PST) Nov 6, 2011
- Course deposit due Nov 14, 2011
Payment Process:
The application fee is AUD $30.00.
Upon acceptance of the application a deposit of AUD $1,000.00 will be due, which will hold your place in the program. Upon receipt of your deposit, you will receive further details regarding payment options and methods.
INSTRUCTORS
Instructor: Mary Robson is a Regional Education Director Asia Pacific and US Regions for The HANDLE Institute; Co-director Compassionate Therapy & Training Centre; Certified HANDLE Practitioner and Instructor
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information is available at the instructor's website, here.