Feeding development - typical feeding development during early childhood
About: During the first few weeks to months of life, feeding gradually changes from a reflexive to learnt behaviour. Typical feeding development refers to a pattern and progression of feeding skills and behaviours that are accepted as normal for the age and developmental stage of a child. This eLearning Module is designed to explain the features of typical feeding development at different ages and stages of early childhood. It explores the different domains of feeding development (Medical, Nutrition and Feeding Skills [physical, oral motor, cognitive, sensory and motor, psychosocial]) and their complex interplay which should be considered during clinical assessment. Both child and caregiver have important roles and division of responsibilities in supporting feeding development.
Intended audience: Health professionals in Australia working with young children and their families e.g. Junior medical staff, maternal and child health nurses, nursing students, allied health students
Total time: 30 Minutes
Cost: Free
CPD points: Equivalent of 30 minutes
Refund eligibility: NA (free course)
Management of Adolescent Asthma
About: There have been recent changes to recommendations for the management of asthma in adolescents. This module provides an overview of the new recommendations and strategies to support clinicians using them in practice.
Intended audience: The module is designed for all clinicians seeing adolescents with asthma to support them in optimising patient care and education.
Total time: 20 minutes
Cost: Free
CPD points: Equivalent of 20 minutes
Refund eligibility: NA (free course)
Paediatric growth and growth charts
About: Children's growth is a very important marker of their overall health and development. Accurate growth assessment is one of the easiest ways to confirm the health and nutrition of children. This eLearning Module is designed to explain normal patterns of growth in childhood, best practices for measurement and monitoring of growth, practical use of growth charts that are recommended in Australia and recognition of patterns of growth that require further assessment and management.
Intended audience: Health professionals in Australia working with young children and their families e.g. Junior medical staff, maternal and child health nurses, nursing students, allied health students
Total time: 40 Minutes
Cost: Free
CPD points: Equivalent of 40 minutes
Refund eligibility: NA (free course)
RCH Allied Health and Nursing Education Outreach Program
About: This program aims to increase the confidence and competence of health professionals across Victoria and beyond by offering paediatric based education and training specifically tailored for regional and rural health sites. Several webinars are presented each month offering a range of topics, the recordings of which are available for viewing here.
Intended audience: Registered nurse, allied health and medical clinicians
Total time: Each webinar is approx. 30-60 mins long
Cost: Free
CPD points: 1 per hour
Refund eligibility: NA (free course)