The Royal Children's Hospital Online Learning Platform

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Welcome to The Education Hub Online Learning Platform for providing healthcare professionals working in paediatrics with educational resources and programs. This platform is managed by The Education Hub, but the courses on this site have been developed by various teams from the Melbourne Children's Campus.

To manage your learning, click on the My courses tab above. To browse a list of all our courses and podcasts, select Course Library. You will also find a list of our ten newest courses below.

If you require assistance or would like to provide feedback please contact us at education.hub@rch.org.au.

A note for parents

This site has been purpose-built for health professionals and their continuing professional development. If you are looking for quality, up-to-date health information for your child, please visit the Royal Children's Hospital Kids Health Info.

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Featured courses

Paediatric Health Education MCHN 2024-25

***Rescheduled: 17th Oct MCHN webinar "All about Eczema" to Thursday 5^th December at 08:30-09:15***

About:  This online education program based on a Community of Practice, is designed specifically for Maternal and Child Health Nurses.

Includes: Monthly interactive webinars, recordings available, online chat forum, resources and feedback to support your practice in early child health and development.

Intended audience:  Maternal and Child Health Nurses (including students), Community Nurses and Allied Health Professionals with an interest.

Cost:  $100 + GST to access all course materials from 1 July 2024 until 31 July 2025

CPD Points: Self- record number of hours attended as CPD activity

Mode of delivery: Virtual

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

Course expiry date: 31 July 2025

Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given time period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use

Course administrator: Emma King

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Victorian Paediatric Trauma Management

This online learning package has been designed by the Trauma Service at the Royal Children’s Hospital, to support the learning of health professionals throughout Victoria who are involved in the reception and immediate care of injured children.

It is expected that those who are attending face-to-face Outreach programs facilitated by the RCH Trauma Service will complete this learning package in full prior to attending.

Intended audience:  Nurses, Doctors and Paramedics working in Victoria involved in the care of children with major injuries.

The content of this resource is based on the systems that operate in Victoria, Australia. Learners outside Victoria are welcome to undertake the learning, however, please be aware of the differences to practice and policies relevant to other jurisdictions.

Cost:  Free

CPD Points: N/A

Important: After enrolling in this course, you will receive email communications, please check your Junk/Spam folder.

Mode of delivery: Online

Contact: trauma.service@rch.org.au

Course administrators: Natalie Constantin, Ari Woodward, and Helen Jowett

Course administrator: Natalie Constantin, Helen Jowett, Arianwen Woodward

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Interprofessional Paediatric Webinar Series

About:  This webinar series is part of Education Hub Outreach Program, designed specifically to connect RCH with clinicians in regional areas and community practice.

Sessions will be recorded.

Includes: Webinars schedule, Zoom link, recordings, online chat forum, resources and feedback to support your practice.

Intended audience:  Allied health professionals in regional areas and community practice.

Cost:  Free

CPD Points: Self- record number of hours attended as CPD activity

Mode of delivery: Virtual

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

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Paediatric Health Education for General Practitioners 2024

About:  This multifaceted online education program has been designed specifically for General Practitioners.

Includes: Monthly interactive webinars, recordings available, online chat forum, resources and feedback to support your practice in child and adolescent health and development.

Topics include: Early detection of cerebral palsy, assessment and management of tonsil and ear troubles in children, paediatric skin, gender diversity in children, headaches and migraine management in children, infant mental health and much more.

Intended audience:  General Practitioners

Cost:  $250 + GST to access all course materials from February 2024 until February 2025

CPD Points: 10 hours of education activities towards your CPD log. Additional opportunities for reviewing performance through our unique platform and peer group discussion meetings.

Mode of delivery: Virtual

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

Course expiry date: February 2025

Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given time period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use

Course administrator: Emma King

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Gastrostomy Care

Gastrostomy Care

About: This learning package will cover all the information required to care for a newly inserted gastrostomy (PEG) and ongoing care. Included is educational presentations and demonstration videos.

A gastrostomy is a hole made directly through the abdominal wall into the stomach. It is usually used as an alternative or additional means of providing feeds, fluids and / or medications for those who are unable to safely and adequately consume these by mouth.The initial gastrostomy is created with the aid of an endoscope (PEG), or by a laparoscopic or open surgical procedure.

Intended audience: Doctors, nurses, dietitians and all health professionals caring for children with gastrostomy tubes.

Total time: The complete learning package should take approximately 60 minutes

Cost: free

CPD points: equivalent to 1 hour

Course administrator: Emma King

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