About: This lecture series will focus on physiotherapy assessment and treatment of acute respiratory presentations in the paediatric setting.  

Attendees will build their knowledge to support management of respiratory physiotherapy referrals in hospitals, including key considerations for escalation and early supportive strategies for this patient population.  

Includes: 

Lecture 1 will introduce the fundamentals of respiratory assessment and management in the paediatric population, including age-specific considerations and key clinical red flags. This lecture will focus on developing problem-solving skills for typically developing children, with brief discussion of the variations seen in common conditions such as inflammatory respiratory illnesses and chronic airway disease.  

Intended audience:

- Physiotherapists that work in an acute paediatric environment

- Experienced clinicians working in an acute environment with limited paediatric exposure

- Clinicians working with children with neuro-disability and complex care needs in the community, who may be supporting these children and families in managing a subacute respiratory illness.

Dates: Thursday 13th August 2026, 6pm – 7.30pm 

Mode of delivery: Online

Where: Via Zoom

Cost:  $50 (incl GST) 

Enrolments made after 12 noon on 11^th August 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 includes access to a recording of the event. The recording will be available for 90 days

CPD Points: 3 hours. A certificate will be made available on completion.

Contact: physiotherapy.courses@rch.org.au 

Refund eligibility: Eligible within a given period as specified in section 8.2 of our Terms of Use.