'How to Manage Bacterial Meningitis: Early Signs and Symptoms' has been developed by the RCPCH and is supported by Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Limited.
This specially designed course on paediatric allergy brings together a multi-professional team to deliver a case-study based programme for paediatric trainees, SSASGs and consultants.
This event will be part of the 2013 programme of How to Manage events, a series of one-day training events from RCPCH for senior trainees, SSASGs and newly qualified consultants.
How to Manage Paediatric Nutrition brings together a multi-professional team to deliver an exciting case-study based programme with interactive workshops.
This one-day course explores the principles of nutritional assessment of the sick child and management of nutritional problems in a range of clinical settings including:
In partnership with organisations representing health professionals, children and young people, and parents and carers, the College manages and supports projects in paediatric medicines.
A recognised and respected authority on child health, the College is committed to working with our Members to respond to consultations on children and young people's health. These consultations will shape the way that children's healthcare is delivered in future.
The course will cover the main aspects of the MRCPCH Clinical examinations – communication skills, history taking and management planning, clinical examination skills and child development.
Attendees will be observed in these stations and be given developmental feedback to improve their performance in these areas.
The teaching faculty leading the course will be experienced MRCPCH Examiners.
The Healthy School Child Programme (HSCP) will be an interactive, evidence-based e-learning resource covering the mental and physical wellbeing of children aged 5-11.
With three-quarters of adult mental disorders in evidence by the age of 21, effective early intervention can be essential in preventing the development of ill health and disability.
The Shape of Training Review is considering whether postgraduate medical training continues to meet the needs of patients and the service as a whole and whether trainees are appropriately prepared. It is also evaluating options to support flexibility including how doctors could retrain during their careers.
The review is led by an independent chair, Professor David Greenaway, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nottingham. The final report on the review is due in Autumn 2013.