Association of Neonatal Therapists (ANT)
Timeline of Neonatal Therapy
Historical Events
Take a Look at the Past
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World Prematurity Day Quiz 2021
November 17, 2021
The Quiz was announced on the occasion of World Prematurity Day 2021 in order to raise awareness about the issue. There were 87 people from all over the world who registered. Baldeep Kaur Sehra received a score of 37824. She answered 95 percent of the 42 questions correctly. It was based on the promptness and accuracy of the response.
Baldeep, congratulations.
2nd Neonatal Therapy Certification Examination
October 13, 2021
The second Neonatal Therapy Certification examination was conducted online. It was held successfully for the second year in a row.
The certification board was made up of experts from various regions and specialities.
Educational Program Promotion
September 18, 2021
Meeting was held between officials at NIPMR & the ANT for the formulation of the university level education program at Kerala University of Health Sciences.
3rd Annual National Conference of ANT
September 3, 4, 17, 2021
This was hosted by National Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Kerala
CNT Training at ACE
February 6th, 2021
First candidate , Ms. Harsha Bhatia from Ulhasnagar joined for the 250 hrs intensive training at Ace Children's Hospital, Dombivli
Ace Children's Hospital is only "Neonatal Therapy Certification Centre" affiliated to the ANT.
First Certification Examination
September 20, 2020
This was held in online format and only three therapist from India appeared for the same.
Neonatal Therapy Certification Centre
June 20, 2020
MOU was signed between Ace Children's Hospital & the ANT for designating Neonatal Therapy Certification Centre at Dombivli.
BSID Certification
September 20, 2020
As a part of continued education and certification, NEOANT2020 organized Bayley Scale of Infant Development training.
This event was done in collaboration with All India Occupational Therapists Association.
First Virtual Conference
September 6th, 2020
This was the first Virtual Conference of the ANT.
Chief Guest - Dr. Mrudula Phadke, NRHM Consultant
Key Note Address by Mary Coughlin - Trauma Informed Care in NICU.
Foundation Stone Event
March 12, 2018
This was the first meeting held at Milan Hotel opposite KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai.
Anuradha Bamabarde, Sheetal Tatar, Sneha Sanap & Hemant Nandgaonkar discussed about the formation of the Association.
First National Conference
March 3, 2019
This was held at Hotel Tip Top Plaza, Thane.
Chief Guest
Dr. Mrudula Phadke, Ex. Vice Chancellor of Maharshtra University of Health Sciences; UNICEF Consultant
Guest of Honour
Dr. Kirit Somaiya, Member of Parliament, Government of India
First Anniversary
March 12, 2019
This was celebrated by donating the nail cutters to major public hospitals (NICU) in Mumbai. It was for the encouraging hand hygiene among the caretakers in NICU.
Update on Neurodevelopmental Care in NICU
September 19, 2019
On occasion of International Neonatal Therapy Week 2019, one day symposium was organized at Occupational Therapy Training Centre, Seth GS Medical College, KEM Hospital, Mumbai.
It was done in collaboration with Mumbai Branch of All India Occupational Therapists' Association.
Inauguration of the ANT
17th September,2018
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together"