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 

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.

Next webinar: Tuesday, 24th February - Introducing Solids

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

About: The Advanced Paediatric Perioperative Skills Day on the 24^th April 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
• Pain Management and Assessment

Intended audience: Perioperative Nurses   

Date: Friday 24th April, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Registration commences 8:30 am.

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). Enrolment closes at 2.00pm on 21st of April. Registration fees include morning tea, lunch and onsite parking.

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

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.