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
Course
Effective Educational Supervision - online
11 October 2021
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.
Course
Effective Educational Supervision - online
13 September 2021
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.
Course
Effective Educational Supervision - online
21 June 2021
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.
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Effective Educational Supervision - online
7 June 2021
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.
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How to Manage: Recognising neuromuscular disorders - free online course
3 November 2021
An online course that will help you develop an approach for early recognition of a wide-range of neuromuscular disorders. This study day will take place via Zoom. Please note this course is not for paediatricians, it is for nurses, health visitors, physiotherapists, GPs and AHPs.
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How to Manage: Recognising neuromuscular disorders - free online course
5 July 2021
An online course that will help you develop an approach for early recognition of a wide range of neuromuscular disorders. This study day will take place via Zoom. Please note this course is not for paediatricians, it is for nurses, health visitors, physiotherapists, GPs and AHPs.
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Child Protection in Scotland: From examination to court [CPEC] (Level 3) - online two-day course
7 June 2021
Paediatricians have a key role in both providing written evidence and presenting as a professional witness in family, criminal or civil proceedings in child protection cases. This two day online course, with pre-course activities, provides paediatricians with the skills required to fulfil these duti...
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MRCPCH Clinical COVID adapted exam preparation - online
14 May 2021
This one day course is intended for candidates registered for the MRCPCH Clinical exam in June 2021. 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.
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MRCPCH/DCH Foundation of Practice exam preparation for overseas candidates - online workshop
28 April 2021
In this 2 hour and 15 minute workshop we’ll explore topics within the FOP exam that have proven particularly challenging for overseas candidates. We’ll use case scenarios to help you understand the key knowledge and skills required and the pitfalls to avoid. We’ll also provide practical tips of how ...
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How to Manage: Paediatric allergy training PAT 2 - online
27 April 2021
This online course will focus on the practical and clinical management of allergy in children and young people. It is the second in a series of three Paediatric allergy training (PAT) courses. The course will be hosted on Zoom.