Prechtl General Movement Assessment (GMA) Basic Training - HSCP Funded
Applications are open now!
| Venue | Rotunda Hospital |
| City | Dublin |
| County | Dublin |
| Contact Hours | 21 |
| Event Type | Expression Of Interest |
| Specialities | Pediatrics |
| Presenter Details | GM Trust |
| Refreshments Included | No |
| Free Event | No |
| Contact Person | David Kennedy |
| Contact Email | professionaldevelopment@iscp.ie |
| Total Event Cost | 20.00 |
| Date | 7 Oct 2026 08:30 - 9 Oct 2026 17:00 |
| Pricing | |
| HSE Staff | €20.00 |
| HSE Staff | €20.00 |
Prechtl General Movement Assessment (GMA) Basic Training - HSCP Funded
Venue: Rotunda Hospital
Dates: 7-9th October 2026
Format: 3 consecutive days, in-person
Cost: €20
EOI closes: 5pm, Wednesday 5th August 2026
Please note: The Rotunda Hospital will be hosting both GMA Basic and GMA Advanced training courses in October 2026. Funding from the HSCP Office has been provided to the ISCP for places on the GMA Basic course, and therefore applications for the Basic course will be prioritised.
If you are interested in attending the GMA Advanced course, please complete the application form and clearly indicate that you wish to be considered for the Advanced course. Depending on the applications for the Basic course, it may be possible to offer funded places on the Advanced course. However, this cannot be guaranteed, as the GMA Basic course will take priority for available funding.
Participant allocation:
This is a multidisciplinary event organised by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) and Association of Occupational Therapists in Ireland (AOTI). The course has been funded by the HSCP Office, HSE.
As such, places are available to physiotherapists in the publicly funded healthcare service only.
Background:
Early identification of neurological impairment is critical to optimising developmental outcomes for infants at risk of cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The Prechtl General Movement Assessment (GMA) is an internationally recognised, evidence‑based tool for assessing the integrity of the developing nervous system in early infancy. Access to structured GMA training within Ireland remains limited for physiotherapists and occupational therapists working collaboratively across neonatal and early intervention services.
The programme equips clinicians with essential theoretical and practical skills to observe, analyse and interpret general movements, supporting timely referral, intervention planning and family‑centred care. Delivering this internationally accredited training within Ireland builds local interdisciplinary capacity, reduces reliance on overseas courses and supports equitable access to specialist professional development aligned with national priorities for early intervention and integrated child health services.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the typical development and characteristics of General Movements (GMs) in preterm, writhing and fidgety periods of infancy.
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Explain the clinical significance of General Movement Assessment and its predictive value for neurological impairment, including cerebral palsy.
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Identify normal and abnormal general movement patterns using standardised categorical scoring.
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Recognise key abnormal features of GMs, including poor repertoire, cramped‑synchronised and chaotic movements.
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Apply principles of Prechtl GMA to the structured observation and neurological assessment of infants using video‑based analysis.
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Integrate GMA findings into clinical reasoning, referral pathways and early intervention planning within interdisciplinary care models.
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Demonstrate improved reliability and confidence in observing, analysing and documenting General Movements in line with international standards.
Important Information:
HSCP-funded CPD opportunities are available to all HSE-funded Health and Social Care Professionals, regardless of professional body membership. Offers are subject to caseload and service needs.
Data Protection:
ISCP securely stores data on encrypted devices and does not share information with third parties.
Event Application Form
If you are approved for this event, the price will be €20.00
