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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Safeguarding in the digital world (Level 3) – online
19 June 2023
This one day course looks at both the potential benefits and the potential harms of the online world for children and young people and how paediatricians can best support them to use this environment well.
Please note: This is a virtual course, facilitated online via Zoom.
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How to Manage: Common dermatological problems - online
02 October 2023
This is a one-day course focusing on the common dermatological disorders encountered by clinicians involved in the care of children.
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MRCPCH/DCH Foundation of Practice exam preparation for overseas candidates - online workshop
10 May 2023
In this three hour 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 to appr...
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DCH Clinical exam preparation course - online
06 April 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 Applied Knowledge in Practice exam preparation - online workshop
30 March 2023
In this new half-day workshop we’ll explore topics within the AKP exam that have proven particularly challenging to previous candidates. We’ll use case scenarios to help you understand the key knowledge and skills being examined 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
12 May 2023
This is the second of a series of three Paediatric Allergy Training study days that focus on the practical clinical management of allergy in children and young people.
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How to Manage: FASD in community paediatric services - London
05 October 2023
This study day will help you to develop an understanding of how to assess and diagnose FASD within a local child development service including assessment of key domains, and diagnostic formulation.
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How to Manage: Paediatric sepsis - Exeter
28 April 2023
Exeter
This one-day in-person course explores how to recognise and effectively manage life-threatening sepsis.
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How to Manage: FASD in community paediatric services - online
17 May 2023
This study day will help you to develop an understanding of how to assess and diagnose FASD within a local child development service including assessment of key domains, and diagnostic formulation.
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Supporting named and designated doctors for looked after children – online
17 May 2023
This one-day online course, and accompanying pre-course eLearning, aims to equip named and designated doctors (namely paediatricians) working with looked after children with a comprehensive understanding of their role, and develop the skills needed to fulfil their wide-ranging responsibilities as le...