India is the leading contributor to the number of preterm births per year. Global burden of developmental problems in this
population is increasing. For the developmental intervention, a specialist with a developmental perspective and expertise
is needed. Neonatal therapy during Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) treatment is crucial in this situation. The certication process was
necessary in order to increase professional standards, ensure the safety and best care for all newborns, and introduce uniformity to neonatal therapy
services given to clients. This article provides a summary of the Association of Neonatal Therapists' establishment of Neonatal Therapy
Certication in India.
Reducing the global burden of preterm births
