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 & time: 13th-16th May 2024

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