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 continuing professional development (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
For more information or to get involved, contact us on education.provision@rcpch.ac.uk.
Recent content
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How to Manage: Emotional and behavioural problems in community paediatrics (online)
07 February 2024
This online course will help you to confidently support children and young people with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Mentoring skills - online introductory and refresher course
01 November 2023
This highly interactive programme provides delegates with the core skills and knowledge to be an effective mentor. It will enable delegates to have effective learning conversations with their mentees and by extension with other colleagues, patients and carers.
This course will be delivered online...
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How to Manage: Gastroenterology (London)
11 March 2024
London
This course provides you with a clinical approach to effectively investigate and manage common gastrointestinal presentations in children and young people.
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How to Manage: Common Cardiac Problems (online)
24 January 2024
This is a one-day course focusing on cardiac problems frequently encountered by clinicians involved in the care of children.
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Child sexual assault and the forensic examination (Level 3+) – London
30 November 2023
London
This two day in-person course equips paediatricians with both the technical and forensic skills to obtain high quality samples and the knowledge and understanding of the physical, emotional and procedural considerations of managing children who have experienced suspected sexual assault.
It consis...
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DCH Clinical exam preparation - online
20 October 2023
This one-day course will familiarise you with the Diploma of Child Health Clinical exam. You will gain a greater understanding of the assessment criteria, the key skills required, the pitfalls to avoid by focusing on exam technique and, through practice, how to approach each station.
Please note:...
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MRCPCH Clinical exam preparation
18 September 2023
London
This course is intended for candidates registered for the MRCPCH Clinical exams in Autumn 2023. The course will focus on exam technique and prepare you for the various stations to ensure you plan your revision wisely, make the most of your knowledge and present with confidence in the exam.
The co...
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Statement and report writing – Northern Ireland (Level 3) – online
10 November 2023
This one-day online course explores how to write statements and reports that document the valuable information needed for effective investigation in child protection cases.
This course is focused purely on Northern Irish law.
Please note: this course is held online, via Zoom.
The course tim...
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How to Manage: Paediatric Allergy Training PAT 3 - London
19 June 2024
London
This online course will focus on the practical, clinical management of allergy in children and young people. It is the third in a series of three Paediatric Allergy Training (PAT) courses provided by the RCPCH.
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Effective Educational Supervision (online)
25 June 2024
This online 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.