What are the NCAST parent Child Interaction Scales?
The NCAST Parent-Child Interaction (PCI) Teaching Scales are valid and reliable measures that allow professionals to assess parent and child interactions. The scales contain a well-developed set of observable behaviours that typically occur within the context of a teaching encounters between parent/ caregiver and child (0-3 years). The scales have items that assess caregiver sensitivity to the child, response to child's distress, and the type of social/ emotional and cognitive growth fostering activities caregivers provide. The NCAST PCI scales are unique as they observe the child's contribution to the relationship as well as caregiver's responsiveness. The provide objective data on the strengths and vulnerabilities which guides the development of strategies to provide treatment. The reliability and validity of the scales make them an exceptional choice for evaluating program outcomes.
The PCI Teaching scales are also widely used in research all over the world.
What is the aim of the training?
The training is structured according to NCAST guidelines and is facilitated by a NCAST trained facilitator. It takes 3 days to train to administer one of the PCI scales A pre-requisites of the training is that participants have completed the 1-day Keys to Caregiving training. Participants are expected to have some experience in working with families with children in the 0-3 years of age group. At the the end of the training participants will gain knowledge of the PCI Scales and will have completed a reliability assessment on administering the tool. These are sent to the Parent- Child Relationship Programs University of Washington, USA for marking. They are responsible for certification and annual recertifying.
What are the Learning Outcomes?
On completion of the program, you have gained knowledge and competencies in:
- The background and development of the NCAST PCI Scales
- Knowing when and how to administer the PCI Scales
- The infant's engagement and disengagement, subtle and potent cues
- The responsiveness and contingency of caregiver
- The 6 subscales of the PCI Teaching Scale
- Describe the meaning of the PCI Scales' contingency score
- Complete and calculate the scoring of PCI Teaching Scale
- Complete the NCAST PCI Teaching scale reliability for submission to NCAST @ the University of Washington. (Reliability re-certification is required annually)
Who Should Attend?
- Community support workers, case managers, early childhood workers and health professionals working with families and their children
Workshop Prerequisites:
Have a certificate to the Keys to Caregiving program through class or self-study or hold a certificate in infant mental health.
F acilitator: Beverley Allen
- Beverley is a NCAST Accredited Facilitator. Each participant will receive a PCI Scales Teaching Manual and will have the opportunity to participate in group discussion and observe short films of parent child interactions. Beverley has a background in Maternal & Child Health Nursing, Midwifery and Family Therapy and is a qualified educator with extensive knowledge working with families and their children 0-18 years
Training Details:
When:
Consists of 3 one day seminars:
29th, 30th, 31st May, 2024
9:30am – 4:00pm
Where:
Tweddle Child & Family Health Service
70 Sydney Street, Footscray 3011
Cost:
$1650 + booking fees
*Cost includes all handouts/guides/manuals etc.
Dietary
Lunch & snacks will be provided, please email dietary requirements to professionaldevelopment@tweddle.org.au
