The Instructor Training Committee (ITC) is responsible to develop and regularly update instructor training modules presented worldwide. The modules are to provide an international training programme and a learning forum for all Instructor Candidates. ITC Module administration procedures are outlined in the Procedural Manual.
Vision
- To develop a consensus driven International Training Programme (including theoretical knowledge, practical skills and clinical application) that reflects the current practice of the Bobath Concept worldwide.
Goals
- To share experiences in an atmosphere of mutual respect and confidence.
- To develop current theoretical knowledge base, clinical reasoning, functional movement and task analysis , handling skills and reflective practice.
- To understand the evidence to support the Bobath Concept.
- To promote cross-fertilization of ideas and resources.
Basic Course Instructor Candidate (BCI-C) Training Modules
- During the process of becoming a Basic Course Instructor, the candidate must attend the compulsory IBITA Basic Course Instructor-Candidate (BCI-C) International Training Modules, which address postural control for recovery of locomotion and upper limb function. Full members of IBITA may also attend the BCI-C modules to further develop their clinical skills.
Advanced Course Instructor Candidate (ACI-C) Training Modules
- During the process of becoming an Advanced Course Instructor, the candidate must attend a compulsory Advanced Course Instructor-Candidate (ACI-C) International Training Module. Advanced course Instructors, Senior Instructors, and Basic Course Instructors who have instructed a minimum of five (5) Basic Courses may also attend the ACI-C modules to further develop their clinical skills.