The CCTN is committed to developing Paediatric CAM learning, education, clinical practice and research. The Network is continuously developing educational resources, clinical application and opportunities for research. As a CCTN member, you will be part of a large international network of over 280 members. Initiatives within the CCTN, the sharing of knowledge between Network members, and being informed about other networks and resources will enable you to enhance your work within complementary therapies and integrated medicine for children.
CCTN Membership Application Form
(FREE TO JOIN)
Membership activities
CCTN Yahoo group
This is a Yahoo Group just for CCTN members. Through this group, members are able to contact each other by individual and group e-mail for information, advice and guidance to help improve their clinical practice and research skills. Yahoo Group web features also mean that files, documents, databases and links can be accessed. The function of the CCTN Yahoo Group is to facilitate sharing of knowledge and learning between CCTN members.
CCTN “Spotlight On”
The “Spotlight On” feature is an opportunity for members to let the other members of the network know of their work. Members will be able to write about their project or an aspect of the work e.g. research, evaluation and case studies etc.
Discounted rates
Members will be eligible for discounted rates for annual conferences and other linked events.
Participate in Network wide activities/studies
2008 (ongoing) – “Tell Your Doctor” poster campaign – to encourage parents to discuss with their doctors / medical teams about their use of complementary therapies for their children
2005-2008 – CCTN autism questionnaire – a Network wide questionnaire to for the evaluation of the use of complementary therapies for children with autism. The results from this study are currently being collated.
Access to Members Database
Within the CCTN Yahoo Group, you will have the opportunity to enter your details into a members’ database and see the details of other members who have also entered their details. The aim of this is to facilitate contact between members living in the same part of the country or involved in the same type of work / therapy.