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.

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Featured courses

Advanced Paediatric Perioperative Skills Day October 2025

About: The Advanced Paediatric Perioperative Skills Day on the 28^th October 2025 will provide practical education directed to and relevant for experienced Perioperative Nurses seeking to improve their Paediatric skills. Please note this is the same program that was delivered in May.

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

Anaphylaxis in the Perioperative Environment
Challenges and Complications in Paediatric Anaesthesia
Is it partial or complete? Laryngospasm Case Studies
Pain Management and Assessment.
Pre-op, Lets get the child ready together.

Intended audience: Perioperative Nurses

Date: Tuesday 28th October, 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 22nd of October. 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.

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Minimising Procedural Pain and Distress 7 Oct 2025

About: This webinar provides the opportunity to enhance and broaden your knowledge of paediatric procedural pain management.

Suitable for nursing, medical, allied health or anyone who works clinically with children undergoing medical procedures.

Key topics include:

- Principles of procedural pain management

- Ethical considerations for procedural support

- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions

- Trauma informed preventative care and regulation strategies

- Expert panel discussion

This program is being recorded and recording will be available for 60 days.

Date: Tuesday 7th Oct

Time: 8am to 12pm

Where: Virtual via Zoom

Intended audience: All health professionals

Cost: $60 incl GST

CPD points: 4 hours of education activities towards your CPD log.

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: Claire Bauer

Course administrator: Emma McDonald

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Paediatric Pain Management

About: A day aimed at health professionals who care for paediatric patients in a variety of settings. Hear from the Children’s Pain Management Service on how to assess pain and manage it effectively. Case Studies will be discussed in an interactive Study Day.

Includes: This day will cover the Physiology of pain, Pain Assessment and management in the context of acute and procedural pain in paediatrics. Experts from the Chronic Pain Team and Palliative Care team will also be presenting.

Date: Thursday 13th November, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

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

Cost: Both onsite & virtual attendance options available. 

On-site: $220 (incl. GST).

Enrolment closes at 12 noon on Tues 11th Nov. On-site registration fees include morning tea, lunch and onsite parking.

Online: $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.

All enrolments include access to a recording of the event. The recording will be available for 90 days.

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

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: Michael Larin

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Health and Out of Home Care - Finding Common Ground

About: Join us for a day of learning and reflection for professionals with an interest in the health and wellbeing of children in state care. Hosted by the Victorian Centre of Health Leadership for Children in Care, this event will explore enablers and barriers to effective cross-sector collaboration in supporting the healthcare needs of infants, children and young people in Out-of-Home Care. Hear from leading healthcare and community organisations, including:

Department of Health (Child Health Equity Team)
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO)
Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)
Victorian Aboriginal Children and Young People's Alliance (VACYPA)
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - West Division Child Protection
Berry Street - Take Two Team
FASDConnect
Parkville Youth and Mental Health and Wellbeing Services (PYMHWS)
RCH specialties including social work and the Bioethics team

Includes:

Throughout the day, topics covered will include the Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care (ACAC) program in Victoria, a Pathway to Good Health update and a panel discussion with the RCH Bioethics Committee and RCH and community teams. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and make a difference In the lives of these children.

Intended audience: all health professionals with an interest in the health and wellbeing of children in state care
Date: Thursday 20th November 2025, 10:00am to 4:30pm

Mode of delivery: Hybrid 

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

Cost:  Both onsite & virtual attendance options available.  

Onsite: $220 (incl GST)  
Enrolment closes at 12 noon on Tuesday 18th November. Onsite registration fees include morning tea, lunch and onsite parking. 

Virtual: $165 (incl GST)  
Enrolments made after 12 noon on Tuesday 18th November 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. 

All enrolments include access to a recording of the event. The recording will be available for 90 days 

CPD Points: 6 hours. 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: Maeve Tuohy

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Paediatric Health Education MCHN 2025-26

About:  The Royal Children’s Hospital Education Hub is excited to bring you the third 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 18 June 2026

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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Child Development, Behaviour and Mental Health Paediatric Professional Education Series

About: The Child Development, Behaviour and Mental Health Series includes eight lectures from May to November 2025. A revamping of the previous annual ‘Practical Skills in Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics’ for Community Paediaticians. 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.

· School Success: Health, Wellbeing, and Learning Foundations

· Integrating Mental Health into Paediatric Health Care

· Relational Practice

· Practical Tips for Supporting Neurodivergent Children at School and in the Community

· Pharmacological Management

· Behavioural Strategies for Better Sleep

· Child Mental Health and the Impact of Trauma

· Supporting Kids with Social Skill Difficulties

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

Dates: May 9, 12pm-1:30pm; June 27,12pm-1:30pm; August 1, 12pm-1:30pm; October 10, 12pm-1:30pm; November 21, 9am-12:15pm; November 28, 9am-12:15pm

Where: Zoom Webinar

Cost: $330 (incl GST). Includes access to live attendance, previous lectures, slides, and supplementary materials.

CPD Points: Self reported, 12 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: Melissa Hirst

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Interprofessional Paediatric Webinar Series

Next webinar:

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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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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Webinar 1: An Introduction to Gender Affirming Care

This webinar is being recorded. The recording will be available for 90 days.

Date: Thursday, 19th June 2025

Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Where: Online via Zoom

Intended audience:  General Practitioners, Paediatricians, Nurses, Psychologists & Allied Health Clinicians

Course outline: An introduction to gender affirming care for trans and gender diverse young people, followed by an overview of pubertal suppression, including medical considerations and evidence for benefit. Presented by Dr Cate Rayner & Dr Tram Nguyen, Co-directors The Royal Children's Hospital Gender Service

Virtual Cost:  $33 incl GST

CPD Points: 1.5 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: 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: Emma King

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Webinar 2: The Role of the Mental Health Clinician

This webinar is being recorded. The recording will be available for 90 days.

Date: Thursday, 3rd July 2025

Time: 6:30pm to 8pm

Where: Online via Zoom

Intended audience:  General Practitioners, Paediatricians, Nurses, Psychologists & Allied Health Clinicians

Course outline: The role of the mental health clinician in supporting trans children and adolescents; including support for those considering gender affirming medicines as well as support for other mental health difficulties that may be present. This session will be presented by The Royal Children's Hospital Gender Service Mental Health Team

Virtual Cost:  $33 incl GST

CPD Points: 1.5 hour 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: 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: Emma King

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Webinar 3: Testosterone Use, Menstrual Suppression & Safe Binder Practices

This webinar is being recorded. The recording will be available for 90 days.

Date: Thursday, 24^th July 2025

Time: 6:30pm to 8pm

Where: Online via Zoom

Intended audience:  General Practitioners, Paediatricians, Nurses, Psychologists & Allied Health Clinicians.

Course outline: This session has three parts. Firstly, testosterone use, as part of gender affirming care, will be discussed, including physical effects and medical considerations. This will be followed by a presentation on options for menstrual suppression. Finally, education on safer binder practices will be given. This session will be presented by Dr Michelle Dutton, General Practioner Orygen and Donna Eade, Clinical Nurse Consultant The Royal Children's Hospital Gender Service.

Virtual Cost:  $33 incl GST

CPD Points: 1.5 hour 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: 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: Emma King

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