CVAD Stars - Creating Vascular Access Champions
About: This virtual day provides the opportunity to enhance and broaden your knowledge of paediatric central venous access devices (CVADs) by connecting with specialists from the RCH and beyond
Date & time: Friday 28 April 2023 at 8.30am-4pm
Topics include:
- Surgical CVADs –ports and tunnelled cuffed catheters
- Considerations in paediatric CVAD device selection
- Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI)
- Management of CVAD related complications
- Expert panel discussion
Key note presenters:
- Dr Michael Nightingale - Director of Paediatric Surgery, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
- Dr Lai-yang Lee – Medical Microbiologist and Infectious Diseases Physician, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
- Dr Chris Holmes - Consultant Anaesthetist & Clinical Lead for Anaesthesia Vascular Access Service, The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
- The Royal Children's Hospital Infection Prevention and Control Team
- Dr Tim Cain - Consultant Paediatric Radiologist, The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
- Tricia Kleidon - Nurse Practitioner Vascular Access, Queensland Children’s Hospital
Intended audience: Nursing, medical and allied health clinician who would like to enhance their knowledge of paediatric CVAD management
Cost: $50 (includes access to a recording of the session for one month)
CPD Points: Self- record number of hours attended as CPD activity
Mode of delivery: Virtual
Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au
Recognising & Responding to the Deteriorating Patient Workshop
About: The Recognising & Responding to the Deteriorating Child Workshop is a one-day, interactive program.
We will explore the role of the health professional in recognising and responding to a deteriorating paediatric patient, focusing on case studies and incorporating skill stations and a simulation.
The course will include sessions on:
The workshop explores common paediatric
presentations requiring intervention.
Sessions include:
- DRSABCD algorithm including airway management
- Chest compressions
- The non-shockable pathway
- Medications
- Fluid management,
- High flow oxygen therapy along with case studies
- The simulation is based on our 'First 3 Minutes' program and will focus on human factors around 'first responder' priorities, drawing on the skills and knowledge attained within the workshop.
It is highly recommended that participants have successfully completed a paediatric basic life support competency assessment within the six months prior to attending this workshop. All attendees will also be expected to complete pre-reading prior to participating.
Intended audience: This program is suitable for nursing, medical and allied health professionals who wish to further develop their knowledge and skills in paediatric assessment and management, in response to a deteriorating child.
Date and time:
15th May 2023 8:00- 16:30
16th October 2023 08:00-16:30
08th December 2023 08:00-16:30
Cost: $297.79 incl GST and Eventbrite fees
More information: Please note we require a minimum of 10 participants for this program. In the event that there are fewer registrations that this, the event will be cancelled and you will be issued a refund.
Mode of delivery: Face to face
Venue: Health Education & Learning Precinct, Level 1 West Building, Royal Children’s Hospital, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville 3052, Victoria
Enrolment: sign up via EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/recognising-responding-to-the-deteriorating-patient-workshop-tickets-478934083737?aff=erelexpmlt
Course owner: RCH Nursing Education
Contact: nursing.education@rch.org.au
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
Building Blocks: Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Course
About: The Royal Children’s Hospital Physiotherapy Department run two types of courses. Starting Blocks is a general paediatric physiotherapy course targeting early career physiotherapists. Building Blocks courses focus on specific areas of paediatric physiotherapy and target early, mid-career and more experienced physiotherapists who are looking to upskill or refresh their knowledge in that area.
The ‘Building Blocks: Orthopaedics’ course will focus on common paediatric orthopaedic conditions encountered in physiotherapy practice. It will be of benefit to physiotherapists working across a wide range of settings including private practice, community health, schools and hospitals. The course will guide you through differential diagnosis, medical and physiotherapy management and when to refer on for further investigations. The course will be presented by clinicians working currently in each specialty area. The course will be delivered via presentations, with a practical skills session and a differential diagnosis workshop session.
The course will include sessions on:
- Plagiocephaly and torticollis
- Toe-walking: Differential diagnosis
- Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV) and Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
- Normal postural variations
- Perthes Disease, Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis (SUFE) and Hip Salvage
- Scar management
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis and Spinal Surgery
- Cerebral Palsy Multi-Level Surgery
- Lower limb deficiencies
- The Limping Child: Differential Diagnosis
Intended audience: Early and mid-career physiotherapists working in hospital, community or private practice settings seeking to develop or update skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy for babies, children and adolescents.
Entry criteria: Participants should have completed or be currently undertaking a recognised physiotherapy degree in Australia or overseas.
Date and time: 19-20th May 2023, 8:30- 5pm
Cost: $600 + GST
More information: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Please contact the course convenor when you register if you require vegetarian or gluten free diet options.
Mode of delivery: Face to face
Venue: Vernon Collins Lecture Theatre, Level 1 West Building, Royal Children’s Hospital, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville 3052, Victoria
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: physiotherapy.courses@rch.org.au
Paediatric Health education Program for General Practitioners
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.
Intended audience: General Practitioners
Cost: $250 + GST to access all
course materials from February 2023 until February 2024
CPD Points: 10 hours of education activities towards your CPD log. Additional opportunities for reviewing performance through our unique platform.
Important: After enrolling in this course, you will receive email communications, please check your Junk/Spam folder.
We recommend you use your personal email address, as your work organisation may block emails from this learning portal.
To update your email address, simply click on the drop down arrow beside your name (top right corner of the page) and select Profile.
Mode of delivery: Virtual
Contact: education.hub@rch.org.au
Course expiry date: February 2024
Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given time period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use
Unit 1 Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics
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 IgE mediated allergy
- NDIS
Community Nutrition Topics:
- Paediatric public health issues e.g. childhood obesity
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 4th September - Thursday 7th September 2023 (enrolment closes on 27th August 23:59hrs)
Cost: $950 + GST
More information: https://www.rch.org.au/nutrition/education/
Mode of delivery: Virtual, via zoom
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
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
Hopkins Symposium (Ongoing)
About:
The Hopkins symposium honours Dr Ian Hopkins, the first trained paediatric neurologist in Australia and founder of the symposium. The symposium has been run annually since 1979. It is designed primarily for general paediatricians, and aims to cover practical topics in paediatric neurology.
The 2023 Hopkins symposium will be on Wednesday 1st March 2023. This year we will offer both in person and online virtual attendance. Please register for joining instructions. There is no registration fee.
Intended audience: General Paediatricians
Total time: 4 hours
Cost: Free
CPD points: equivalent to 4 hours
Refund eligibility: N/A