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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.

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Unit 1 Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics 2026

The Department of Nutrition and Food Services at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne began a Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics in 1997. This highly regarded course is exclusively for qualified dietitians, with the course content targeted to meet the training needs and learning outcomes for Paediatric Dietitians.

Unit 1 Topics

General Paediatrics:

Growth and nutritional assessment
Breastfeeding and introduction of solids
Infant formula - new developments and manipulations to meet altered requirements
Toddler nutrition and fussy eating
Workshops on growth and energy requirements from infancy through to adolescents

Specific Nutrition Problems:

Common childhood disorders requiring nutritional intervention such as growth faltering and iron deficiency
Management of common infant gastrointestinal disorders: constipation, colic, reflux and gastroenteritis.
Feeding difficulties including practical aspects of feeding children with a disability
Enteral feeding
Dietary management of food allergies

Community Nutrition Topics:

Paediatric public health issues e.g. childhood obesity and feeding the neurodivergent child

Intended audience:  University entry criteria apply. Candidates must hold a graduate or post graduate qualification in Dietetics. Evidence of qualifications must be provided. Once you have completed registration please email evidence of qualifications to: nutrition.education@rch.org.au

Date and time: Monday 14th September - Thursday 17th September 2026 (enrolment closes on Wednesday 9th September 5pm)

Cost:  $1100 + GST for the 4 day course

Mode of delivery: Online via Zoom

Course hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm daily. Note some days will have slightly altered hours according to the timetable.

Approximately 24 CPD hours with additional non-contact hours required to complete an assessment task.

Other: We are a paper-free event. Resources for the event will be added to the learn platform 1 week before the event is due to take place.

QUALIFICATIONS: Please note evidence of dietetic qualifications must be provided at time of registration via email to: nutrition.education@rch.org.au

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

Contact: nutrition.education@rch.org.au

Course administrator: Sophie King, Mary McPherson, Bianca Sowerby

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Horsham Paediatric Emergency Workshop 8th August 2026

About:  This course contains learning activities related to your Paediatric Emergency Workshop

Intended audience:  Staff registered to attend the paediatric study day at Grampians Health - Horsham on Saturday 8th August 2026

Date and time: Materials will be available for 4 weeks post the workshop date

Cost:  as per organising healthservice

More information: These resources aim to provide you with some background and knowledge to support participation in the activities planned for your in person study day. You will have access to this online learning for one month after the day. Some additional resources will be made available after the course.

Mode of delivery: In person

Refund eligibility: N/A

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

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Latrobe Regional Health Paediatric Emergency Workshop 30th July 2026

About:  This course contains learning activities related to the Paediatric Emergency Workshop

Intended audience:  Staff registered to attend the paediatric study day at Latrobe Regional Health on Thursday 30th July

Date and time: Materials will be available until Thursday 27th August 2026

Cost:  as per local organiser

Mode of delivery: In person

Refund eligibility: N/A

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

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How to work with Children in Healthcare

Welcome to our 'How to Work with Children in Health Care' program. This program is inspired by regional and metropolitan healthcare services and is for healthcare professionals working with infants, children, young people and families. We want to support you to provide child friendly care, promote positive experiences and reduce pain, stress and anxiety.

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Lead with Impact: Navigating Practical Skills for Complex Workplaces

About: A one‑day introductory program for leaders in education, research, healthcare, and management

Professionals working in complex, multidisciplinary environments face unique leadership challenges. This one‑day program introduces contemporary, evidence‑informed approaches to leading teams, navigating uncertainty, and fostering cultures of connection and high performance. Participants will gain practical skills that can be applied immediately in their workplace.

Includes: Program Overview

The day will explore leadership through multiple lenses, with a focus on real‑world application. Key components include:

Panel conversation with experienced leaders — Insights from leaders across education, research, healthcare, and organisational management.

Contemporary leadership frameworks — Practical models for leading in complex, adaptive systems.

Building belonging and connection — Strategies for cultivating psychologically safe and inclusive teams.

Emotional intelligence and self‑awareness — Understanding your leadership impact and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.

Communication for conflict prevention and resolution — Tools for navigating tension, difficult conversations, and competing priorities.

Intended audience: This program is suitable for emerging and current leaders across sectors — including education, research, healthcare, community services, and corporate environments — and for anyone who works in team‑based or collaborative settings.

Date: Tuesday, 10th November 2026 9:00am–3:00pm AEST

Mode of delivery: Onsite

Where: Vernon Collins, HELP, Level 1 The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne

Cost: includes morning tea, lunch and complimentary parking.

Early bird: $595 ( incl GST) bookings before 10th September.

Standard: $750 ( incl GST) bookings close Thursday, 5th November, 10:00am

CPD Points: 6 hours. Self- record number of hours attended as CPD activity OR A certificate will be made available on completion.

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

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

Course administrator: Danica Van Den Dungen

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Paediatric Health Education MCHN 2026-27

About:  The Royal Children’s Hospital Education Hub is excited to bring you the fifth year of Maternal Child Health Nurse Paediatric Health Education Program. It will connect you with clinicians from the RCH and fellow MCHNs. There is up to date and relevant education on paediatric health issues from experts in the field. The program has shown to improve MCH knowledge, confidence, clinical practice and patient outcomes, filled an educational void, empowered both individuals and families and fostered connections between colleagues and RCH experts.

Includes: Join us for monthly interactive live (and recorded) webinars with expert presenters, ongoing engagement in online community of practice forums and access to relevant resources.

Intended audience: Maternal and Child Health Nurses (including MCH students).

Date: Monthly webinars ending 17 June 2027

Mode of delivery: Online

Where: Via Zoom

Cost: $165 (incl GST)

Enrolments made after time on date will not receive an email with the Zoom link. The link will be available in the course page at least two days prior to the session. Enrolment include access to a recording of the event. The recording will be available for 90 days

CPD Points: 10 hours. Self- record number of hours attended as CPD activity OR A certificate will be made available on completion.

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

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

Course administrator: Emma King

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Advanced Paediatric Perioperative Skills Day Nov 2026

About: The Advanced Paediatric Perioperative Skills Day on the 24^th November 2026 will provide practical education directed to and relevant for experienced Perioperative Nurses seeking to improve their Paediatric skills.

Includes: A mixture of lecture and workshop/skill station based interactive education on the following topics;

Anaphylaxis in the Perioperative Environment
Anaesthesia Emergencies
Is it partial or complete? Laryngospasm Case Studies
Simulation

Intended audience: Perioperative Nurses

Date: Tuesday 24th November, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Registration commences 8:30 am. (enrolments close on Wednesday,18th November at 12pm)

Mode of delivery: In person. This session will not be available online or recorded.

Where: Vernon Collins Theatre, HELP, Level 1, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, 50 Flemington Rd Parkville, VIC 3052.

Cost: $270 (incl GST). Registration fees include morning tea, lunch and onsite parking.

CPD Points: 7 hours. A certificate will be made available on completion.

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

Mode of delivery: Onsite

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

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

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Foundations of Paediatric PACU and Anaesthetics 2026

About:  A day designed for nurses with an interest in PACU and Anaesthetics, particularly those who want to further their knowledge in the paediatric setting. Ideal for those who have just started caring for Paediatrics in a perioperative setting. Hear from passionate perioperative nurses from The Royal Children’s Hospital in this engaging and interactive program.

This course will be delivered onsite at The Royal Children's Hospital on Saturday 21st November 2026. Morning tea, lunch and parking will be provided.

This program is onsite only and will not be recorded

Course outline:

Paediatric Anaesthesia
The Unexpected Difficult Airway
Emergence Delirium
Family Centred Care
Observations Matter

Date: Saturday, 21st November 2026 from 9am to 3.30pm (enrolments close on Tuesday,17th November at 12pm)

Where: Vernon Collins, First Floor, Royal Children's Hospital

Intended audience:  Perioperative Nurses, Anaesthesia and PACU nurses with limited paediatric experience

Cost:  $220 including GST to access all course materials, certificate, onsite parking and catering

CPD Points: 6 hours of education activities towards your CPD log.

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

Mode of delivery: Onsite

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

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

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School Nurse Program 2026

About:  The Royal Children’s Hospital Education Hub is excited to bring you the inaugural School Nurse Paediatric Health Education Program. It will connect you with clinicians from the RCH and fellow School Nurses. There is up to date and relevant education on paediatric health issues from experts in the field. Similar education programs have shown to improve clinician knowledge, confidence, clinical practice, filled an educational void, empowered both individuals and families and fostered connections between colleagues and RCH experts. This program is tailored to advance nursing knowledge and competency for supporting children's health care within the school setting, and may not be suitable for individuals seeking training specific to first aid.

Includes: Join us for monthly interactive live (and recorded) webinars with expert clinicians, ongoing engagement in online community of practice forums and access to relevant resources. The webinar recordings will be available for 3 months after the program finishes.

Intended audience: School Nurses

Date: This is a 12 month program. The first monthly webinar is on the 19 February 2026.

Mode of delivery: Online

Where: Click to login for Zoom link

Cost: $165 (incl GST)

CPD Points: 10 hours. Self- record number of hours attended as CPD activity, a certificate will be made available on completion of the program.

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

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

Course administrator: Emma King

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Paediatric Metabolic Medicine Made Practical

New to metabolic medicine? Looking for a practical, accessible introduction?

The Royal Children’s Hospital Education Hub and the Metabolic Medicine Team are excited to bring you an education day to build confidence in recognising inherited metabolic disorders and understanding key principles in their management. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding, practical tools, and increased confidence to support children where a metabolic diagnosis may be present or emerging.

This program is being recorded and the recording will be available for 90 days.

Date: Thursday, 22nd October 2026

Time: 8.30am to 4.00pm

Where: Ella Latham Auditorium, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, 50 Flemington Rd Parkville, VIC 3052 & via Zoom

Intended audience: This course is ideal for health professionals who are early in their exposure to metabolic medicine or may encounter metabolic conditions in clinical practice, including paediatricians, trainees, emergency medicine clinicians, nurses and dietitians.  

Course outline:

When to consider a metabolic diagnosis
The newborn screening program
Choosing appropriate investigations
Recognising and managing metabolic emergencies
Understanding how specialist metabolic teams support care
The lived experience of families

Cost: 

Onsite: $220 incl GST

Enrolment closes at 12 noon on Tuesday 20th October. Onsite registration fees include morning tea, lunch and onsite parking.

Virtual: $165 incl GST

Enrolments made after 12 noon on Tuesday 20th October will not receive an email with the Zoom link. The link will be available in the course page at least two days prior to the session.

CPD Points: 6 hours of education activities towards your CPD log.

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

Mode of delivery: Onsite & Virtual

Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au

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

Course administrator: Carolyn van Heerden and Danica Van Den Dungen

Course administrator: Danica Van Den Dungen, Carolyn Van Heerden

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Child Development, Behaviour and Mental Health Paediatric Professional Education Series (2026)

About: The Child Development, Behaviour and Mental Health Series includes eight lectures from March to November 2026. Each lecture will provide participants with evidence-based information and practical tools and tips to support their clinical work with children and young people

Includes: Eight webinar topics given by experts in their field on the following topics

18 March, Why Alcohol Matters; Neurodevelopmental impairments in antenatally exposed children
13 May, Engaging Adolescents
Other topics tbc

Intended audience: Developmental-Behavioural Paediatricians, GPs, Psychologists, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, School Educators

Dates: 18 March 8-9am; 13 May 8am-9am; 29 July 8am-9am; 2 Sept 8am-9am; 6 Nov 9am-12:15pm; 13 Nov 9am-12:15pm

Where: Zoom Webinar

Cost: $350 (incl GST). Includes access to live attendance, previous lectures, slides, and supplementary materials.

CPD Points: Self-reported, 10 education hours

Mode of delivery: Zoom webinar

Contact: melissa.hirst@rch.org.au

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

Course administrator: Cathy Archer, Melissa Hirst, Sasi Thennakoon

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Unit 2: Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition & Dietetics 2026

About: The Department of Nutrition and Food Services at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne began a Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics in 1997. This highly regarded course is exclusively for qualified dietitians, with the course content targeted to meet the training needs and learning outcomes for Paediatric Dietitians.

Unit 2: Clinical Paediatric Dietetics

On successful completion of this unit participants will:

- Be competent in the nutritional and dietary assessment of infants, children and adolescents with a range of acute and chronic diseases.

- Have a detailed understanding of nutritional management and dietary therapy in children with acute and chronic diseases.

- Be able to plan, implement and evaluate nutritional interventions, including dietary manipulation and artificial nutrition support measures.

- Understand and apply current research findings to the care of paediatric patients.

Intended audience:  All clinical roles

Entry criteria: University entry criteria apply. Candidates must hold a graduate or postgraduate qualification in Dietetics. Successful completion of Unit 1 is required to proceed to Unit 2. However, Dietitians with 3+ years of experience in paediatric dietetics may apply to complete Unit 2 only if preferred.

Evidence of qualifications and paediatric experience (if applicable) must be provided at time of registration via email to: nutrition.education@rch.org.au if you haven't previously participated in Unit 1.

Date: 27th April - 30th April 2026

Cost:  $1210 (incl GST)

COURSE ENROLMENT CLOSES ON THURSDAY 23RD APRIL AT 5pm - no late enrolments will be accepted. Book early to avoid disappointment.

More information: https://www.rch.org.au/nutrition/education/

Mode of delivery: Online via Zoom

Contact hours: 24 contact hours + additional non-contact hours required to complete assessment tasks

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

Contact: For any queries please contact: nutrition.education@rch.org.au

Course administrator: Sophie King, Mary McPherson, Bianca Sowerby

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