Unit 2: Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics
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 and time: 8th-11th May 2023
Cost: $950 + GST
More information: https://www.rch.org.au/nutrition/education/
Mode of delivery: Virtual
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
Dietitian Professional Development Day 2022
About: Opportunities for updating and maintaining skills in the area of paediatric nutrition are limited. This professional development day provides an update across a range of topics of interest to both community and clinical dietitians.
Intended
audience: Dietitians working in clinical, community or private practice
settings seeking to develop or update skills in providing nutrition services
for children and adolescents.
The program is suitable for dietitians looking for an
update after completing the Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics
at The Royal Children’s Hospital as well as those with an interest in
paediatric nutrition.
Date and time: 24th November 2022
Cost: $200 + GST
Timetable:
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8:50 am |
Welcome (10mins) |
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Dr Heather Gilbertson Manager, Nutrition and Food Services, The Royal Children’s Hospital |
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9.00 am |
Latest Evidence for Nutritional Management in IBD (60mins) |
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Sarah Efklides, Dietitian, The Royal Children’s Hospital |
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10.00am | New Developments in Eating Disorders (60mins) |
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Alexa Stern, Dietitian, The Royal Children’s Hospital |
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11.00 am |
Break (15mins) |
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11.15am |
Vegan and Vegetarian Diets for Paediatrics (60mins) |
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Erin Mullane, Dietitian, The Royal Children’s Hospital |
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Lunch (45mins) |
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1.00 pm |
Common Pitfalls in Allergy Management and Troubleshooting (60mins) |
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Vicki McWilliam, Dietitian, The Royal Children’s Hospital |
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2.00 pm |
Workforce Development –How to Transition to Paediatric Practice (30mins) |
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Danni Tassoni, Dietitian & Clinical Educator, The Royal Children’s Hospital |
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2.30 pm |
Maximising Engagement in Education Delivery (30mins) |
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Elisha Matthews, Dietitian & Clinical Educator, The Royal Children’s Hospital |
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3.00 pm |
Afternoon Tea (15mins) |
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3.15 pm |
Extending Your Role and Further Education Opportunities as a Dietitian – different perspectives |
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Panel –Keryn Coster (2022 SCV Improvement Fellow), Sarah Efklides (Masters Health Leadership & Management), Sophie Crotti (Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education), Dr Melissa Whitelaw (PhD) |
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4.15 pm |
Close |
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Mode of delivery: Virtual
Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given time period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use.
Paediatric health education for maternal child health nurses
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: $50 + GST to access all course materials from 1 July 2022 until 31 July 2023
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 2023
Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given time period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use
Practical Skills in Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics (PDP)
About: The 27th Annual Professional Development Program for Community Paediatricians, From The Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
The 2022 PDP will consist of four sessions over two half days via webinar. Sessions will provide practical information about developmental-behavioural paediatrics from expert colleagues
Includes:
Session 1: Friday 7 October, 9am-10:30am
Caring for socially and developmentally vulnerable children in partnership with schools
Associate Professor Jill Sewell, Senior Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrician, Centre for Community Child Health RCH
Rebecca Harris, Co-ordinator of Student and Family Wellbeing at Carlton Primary School (Victoria)
Session 2: Friday 7 October, 10:45am-12:30pm
Children in out-of-home care: the role of the community paediatrician
Dr Karen McLean, Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrician, Centre for Community Child Health RCH, and Research Officer, Policy & Equity, MCRI
Session 3: Friday 14 October, 9am-10:30am
High level psychotropic prescribing - pearls of wisdom
Dr Rick Jarman, Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrician, Centre for Community Child Health RCH and Melbourne Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrics.
Session 4: Friday 14 October, 10:45am-12:30pm
Assessing and managing sleep disorders in children with daytime sleepiness and mental health concerns
Dr Kate Simpson, Paediatrician and Sleep Physician Centre for Community Child Health RCH
Intended audience: Community Paediatricians (including advanced paediatric trainees).
Cost: $165 incl GST (both days), $100 incl GST (for one day). A 50% discount for advanced trainees.
CPD Points: 6 CPD hours
Mode of delivery: Virtual
Registration details: via Eventbrite here
Contact: Melissa Hirst, Melissa.Hirst@rch.org.au
Course expiry date: 14 October 2022, recordings available for 12 months for those registered prior to this date.
Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given time period