RCPCH course

Course

Child protection: From examination to court – England/Wales (Level 3) – blended [two-day course]

04 March 2026

Paediatricians have a number of responsibilities within child protection cases from gathering the evidence base for signs observed in assessment to presenting the medical perspective within multi-agency meetings, and as a professional witness in family, criminal or civil proceedings. This two-day...

Safeguarding

Child protection

Course

How to Manage: CYP Mental Health (online)

23 January 2026

This course will develop your skills and knowledge in effectively managing general mental health problems encountered in day-to-day clinics and increase your confidence in selecting appropriate interventions to support patients and their families.

Area of medicine

Mental health

Course

Trainee Research Network Education Seminars (TREES)

30 September 2025

Join our free monthly seminar series for paediatric residents, offering practical insights into child health research. Each 45-minute session supports Progress+ curriculum goals and is designed to build confidence in research.

Paediatric careers

Quality improvement

Research

Course

Starting out as an expert witness in paediatrics: Part 2

25 November 2025

London

Building on the foundations laid in Part 1, this in-person course is designed for paediatricians who are ready to deepen their understanding and refine their skills as expert witnesses. Through a mix of plenary sessions and interactive breakout discussions, participants will explore the practical re...

Safeguarding

Expert witness

Course

Safeguarding, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodisability (Level 3) – online

02 December 2025

Going through the child protection process is difficult enough for any child or young person. But what about those with additional needs associated with neurodevelopmental disorders and/or neurodisability? How might differences in understanding and communication influence how you adapt your practice...

Safeguarding

Course

Safeguarding in the digital world (Level 3) - online

09 March 2026

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.

Safeguarding

Course

How to Manage: Diabetes in children (online)

16 December 2025

This course provides a clinical framework for the diagnosis and management of children and young people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It also covers dietetic management and the psychosocial impact of having a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.

Course

How to Manage: Paediatric Allergy Training PAT 1 (online)

07 November 2025

This online course will focus on the practical, clinical management of allergy in children and young people. It is the first in a series of three Paediatric Allergy Training (PAT) courses provided by the RCPCH.

Area of medicine

Allergies

Course

DCH Clinical exam preparation - online

13 October 2025

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:...

Paediatric careers

Examinations

Course

How to Manage: Common Cardiac Problems

09 December 2025

This is a one-day course focusing on cardiac problems frequently encountered by clinicians involved in the care of children.

Area of medicine

Cardiovascular