We develop and deliver the education and professional development portfolio to support and benefit paediatricians and child health professionals.
This includes a range of face-to-face and online education programmes, support tools, guidance and advice on careers, revalidation and CPD, and processing CPD approvals and endorsement of external programmes. We are responsible for the development of international education activity.
Our aims:
- Provide a quality portfolio that meets the needs of the workforce, is educationally robust, value for money and positively impacts on practice fit with the college's strategic aims
- Set the standards for excellent training and lifelong education of paediatricians in the UK and overseas, including career advice and support for members at all levels, from trainee to consultant
- Facilitate the development of a knowledgeable and competent multi-disciplinary child health workforce by offering quality educational programmes
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How to Manage: Common cardiac problems
26 April 2019
London
This one-day course explores the common cardiac problems encountered by clinicians involved in the care of children. Sessions will explore the sick baby in the emergency department, genetic heart disease, syncope in childhood, ECG, heart murmurs, palpitations and echocardiography.
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How to Manage: Gastroenterology
30 April 2019
Sheffield
This course provides delegates with an overview of the investigation and management of common GI presentations in children and young people. Delegates will have the opportunity to discuss management and investigation of chronic diarrhoea, managing eating disorders and difficult constipation and how ...
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DCH Clinical exam preparation course
01 March 2019
London
This one-day course will familiarise you with the DCH (Diploma of Child Health) Clinical exam. You will gain a greater understanding of the assessment criteria, the key skills required and the pitfalls to avoid by focusing on exam technique and, through practice, how to approach each station.
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Effective Educational Supervision
04 April 2019
London
This one-day course meets the General Medical Council’s requirements for educational supervisors. It explores the fundamentals of educational supervision and provides essential updates on the RCPCH Progress curriculum and RCPCH assessments.
Job vacancy
Education & Professional Development Assistant
Closing date
19 November 2018 09:00
Help deliver educational and professional development resources to paediatricians and other healthcare professionals.
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MRCPCH Clinical exam preparation course
17 December 2018
London
This one-day course is intended for candidates revising for their MRCPCH Clinical Exam in February 2019, but is recommended at any stage in your preparation. You will gain a greater understanding of the key skills required and the pitfalls to avoid. The course will focus on exam technique and prepar...
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Effective Educational Supervision
06 November 2018
Bristol
The course includes an introduction to educational supervision and updates on the new RCPCH assessment, plus interactive workshops on career advice, supporting doctors in difficulty, managing the able trainee and giving constructive feedback.
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How to Manage: Paediatric Allergy Training (PAT) - part 3
21 May 2019
London
Our PAT series is designed to enhance your knowledge and confidence in managing children with food allergy, eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis, anaphylaxis and urticaria. This is the third in the series.
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Expert Witness in Child Protection (Level 5)
04 February 2019
London
Develop an understanding of how the different court systems work, the purpose of the expert witness role (compared to professional witnesses) and your responsibility as an independent educator of the court.