CONI training

This training is for all those who deliver the Care of Next Infant (CONI) programme. We help midwives and health visitors talk confidently about CONI, giving parents peace of mind.

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Who is the training for?

CONI training is designed for health professionals who are going to be or are a CONI coordinator, are a health visitor or midwife in their local area where the CONI programme has been commissioned. The training courses include recorded presentations, videos, and signposting to useful information and further reading.

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    What professionals say about our training:

    I found this course very informative. I liked that I was able to go through the different modules at my own pace, when I had the time, in between working on my case load.

    CONI coordinator
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    What professionals say about our training:

    Great refresher to update knowledge and confidence as a local CONI coordinator.

    CONI coordinator
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    What professionals say about our training:

    Really enjoy the training and have lots of questions around my area and what we offer our families.

    CONI coordinator
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    What professionals say about our training:

    Thank you for adding in all the resources that are available to help me in my role as a CONI coordinator.

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    CONI coordinator training

    Who this training is for:

    CONI training is designed for health professionals who are going to be or are a CONI coordinator in their local area where the CONI programme has been commissioned.

    Training content: 

    CONI training is undertaken via a Distance Learning module style course. It is estimated to take between 6 hours (update) or 12 hours (initial) over 12 weeks.

    Certification: 

    We will provide a certificate of attendance on receipt of your evaluation form. Please note that a certificate is valid for 3 years.

     Cost per person: 

    • Initial £55 (includes a resource pack)
    • Update £25 (requirement is a minimum of every 3 years)

    For more information on how to purchase this course, please click on the booking form below.

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    The CONI programme: role of the midwife training

    This free training includes detailed information about the Care of the Next Infant (CONI) programme so that midwives will be able to talk to expectant parents about what emotional and practical support CONI can offer them.

    Who this training is for:

    Specifically aimed at midwives, student midwives and maternity support workers working in areas of England, Wales and Northern Ireland where the CONI programme is commissioned and available to local families.

    Unfortunately this training is not open to midwives in Scotland at present.

    Training content: 

    A recorded training presentation that includes detailed information about the Care of Next Infant (CONI) Programme so that midwives can talk to expectant parents about what emotional and practical support CONI can offer them.

    In addition to this training, there is a free A5 easy read card in English to act as a memory aid for midwives antenatally, which can then be given to the expectant parent(s). It is also available in a printable PDF format and there are PDF versions of the card in a range of languages to support inclusivity of CONI.

    Cost per person: 

    Free

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    The CONI programme: role of the health visitor

    This free online training includes detailed information about the Care of the Next Infant (CONI) programme. It will provide health visitors with the information needed to knowledgeably discuss CONI with parents. In some areas, you may also carry out regular CONI visits whilst liaising with your local CONI coordinators for advice and support as needed.

    Who is this training for?

    Specifically aimed at health visitors and other health professionals (e.g. public health staff nurses) working in areas of England, Wales and Northern Ireland where the CONI programme is commissioned and available to local families.

    Training content

    A recorded online training presentation to watch that includes detailed information about the Care of Next Infant (CONI) programme. This training will enable health visitors to support parents on CONI.

    Cost per person

    Free

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    FAQs

    The link to the training materials will be emailed to registered participants, once payment or purchase order is received.

    Please test the link as soon as you receive it, and notify us of any problems immediately by emailing [email protected] so that we can help to resolve any access issues.

    We will provide a full refund if access issues cannot be resolved, but we will not issue a refund for any other reason as you will have already received access to the training materials.

    You can request an extension of the eight week training time for up to two occasions by emailing [email protected].

    A certificate is generated on the learning platform upon successful completion of the course.

    The CONI Co-ordinator training should be renewed every three years. The refresher training costs £25.

    If you have any questions about training, or need support in accessing your training, please email [email protected] 

    Our training courses are hosted on our learning platform. Access it using the credentials you created when you purchased the course.