Sensory Integration Education

If you have ever wondered how to qualify as a Sensory Integration Practitioner, first imagine how it would feel to be one. What results could you achieve with your clients if you had a thorough understanding of the sensory basis to their behaviour and how to practically address their underlying unmet sensory needs? Imagine how it would feel to have UK university postgraduate qualifications specifically in SI on your CV and the title of qualified Sensory Integration Practitioner.

Adding sensory integration therapy skills and knowledge to your practice has never been more achievable, accessible and affordable. 

If you are a graduate Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or a Speech and Language Therapist, you can immediately book on to SIE’s university-accredited training pathway to qualify as an SI Practitioner and earn a Postgraduate Certificate in SI. 

How do I qualify as a Sensory Integration Practitioner?

Register onto the next Postgraduate Certificate in SI via the online application form.

We accept international students. You can check your eligibility here.

Book a telephone appointment with our Director of Education if you’d like to talk through any questions before or after you apply. 

Complete these three modules via online learning supported by your eMentor supplemented with clinical practice hours supported by a Clinical Mentor:

Successful completion of these modules and their assessments and the required clinical practice hours will deliver you a PGCert in Sensory Integration and SI Practitioner status.

The PGCert in SI is competitively priced at £2,849 and you can pay in interest-free installments. Studying part-time, you can qualify in 18 months (with a maximum of three years to qualify).

You are now eligible to continue your SI training to PG Diploma and Advanced Practitioner status or right up to Masters’ level, depending on your aspirations.

By choosing the Sensory Integration Education practitioner training pathway you get:

• Postgraduate qualifications accredited by the UK’s award winning Sheffield Hallam University
• Build your progress in manageable modules to earn a
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Sensory Integration and SI Practitioner status
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Sensory Integration and Advanced Practitioner status
  • Master of Science Degree in Sensory Integration
• Access to the University’s student support and library services from Day 1
• Transferable, internationally-recognised academic credits awarded with each module passed
• High-quality online teaching accessible from anywhere in the world, at your convenience and much of it smart-phone compatible
• An assigned personal eMentor, who is an Advanced Practitioner in SI, to support you at every step 
• A curriculum designed by highly experienced educators and advanced SI practitioner clinicians, working together with international SI experts to provide student learning that is both clinically-focused and academically rigorous
• Clinical practice hours supported by your Clinical Mentor: when it comes to organising how to implement your clinical hours of practice, we’ll give you suggestions of how to make it work in your particular setting and put you in touch with a team of Clinical Mentors to choose from if you don’t already have a suitable one of your own at work
• Live, online group mentoring sessions (optional)
• Feedback and discussion with your peers and eMentor on a forum exclusive to your cohort
• Networking with the wider group of students undertaking the same studies as you on a coffee-shop style group forum
• Ability to submit assessments online
• Future-fit learning, aligned to the NHS’s advanced clinical practice definition and mapped to the current UK Allied Health Profession professional bodies’ advanced practice frameworks 
• All modules are also accredited by The CPD Standards Office

Flexibility of study and payment plans

• Flexibility to defer modules to suit what’s happening in your life
• Interest-free monthly payment plans
• Ability to pay in following currencies: GBP, EUR, AUD, NZD and USD.
• MSc in SI students may be eligible for a postgraduate student loan
• No travel, child-care or accommodation costs: study from wherever suits you

Bonuses!

• Eligible for student discount app TOTEM (replacement to the NUS Extra Card) offering hundreds of amazing discounts 
• SIE Membership and access to benefits including SI supplier discounts, EmphaSIze newsletters, research updates, the esteemed SensorNet magazine, plus more

Why choose to study with SIE?

• Included in the recent Advanced Clinical Practice: Capabilities framework when working with people who have a learning disability and/or autism (2020) alongside other highly reputable organisations
• A not-for-profit organisation that has over 20 years’ experience in running world-class SI practitioner training, with nearly five years expertise in running online SI modules
• Our HE partner Sheffield Hallam University is one of the largest allied health professions education providers in the UK and has won awards for teaching quality and student support
• Excellent customer support from our friendly Support Team for any admin or financial questions
• Access to our annual Sensory Integration Education Autumn Conference to hear renowned practitioners, authors and researchers present the latest developments and thought-provoking presentations
• Over 120 NHS, HCNI and HSE Trusts have purchased our accredited postgraduate training and short CPD courses. We are highly experienced at working with NHS purchasing systems. Ask us about our bundle discounts

To grow your skill set and confidence in recommending sensory strategies, to boost your career and practice, and join a network of like-minded peers: apply today to qualify as a Sensory Integration Practitioner.

Testimonials From SIE PGCert Students

“The content was really interesting and the way it was delivered was easy to follow. The availability of the eMentor was great and the discussions generated were helpful. I have also enjoyed reading some of the more informal support from the coffee shop.” Caroline Woodger, Occupational Therapist

“It has enhanced my practice, captured a new-found enthusiasm when working with a ‘sensory approach’ and was flexible enough for me to do outside my full time hours.” Angela Smith, Occupational Therapist

“The course is well structured, it offers both theory and practical aspects of the work, eg. clinical hours. The course is easy to follow and can be completed around working full time with study leave.” Sarah Wanigasooriya

“I would really recommend it. Module 3 really enhances your learning and I found that the combination of studying, my clinical hours and then meeting with my Mentor really helped me to feel competent at the end of the process to work as an ASI practitioner. Set aside time, take part in all the forum activities, do your clinical hours, do the extra reading and you will reap the benefits.” Vanessa Taylor, Occupational Therapist

SIE’s PGCert in Sensory Integration: Convenient. Accredited. Affordable. Apply here.