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March 11th 2008

Eczema Education Program for General Practitioners and Practice Nurses

  • Did you know that eczema is the most common skin condition in childhood and it affects about 30% of children in Australia?
  • Did you know that eczema is more costly and stressful and also reduces quality of life more than asthma and insulin dependant diabetes?
  • Do you know how to manage eczema effectively?
  • Do you know what topical treatments to prescribe and where and how often they should be applied?

If you answered no to any of these questions the General Practitioner and Practice Nurse Eczema Education presented by The Royal Children's Hospital, Dermatology Department may be for YOU!

The Eczema Education Program will be given by an interactive presentation on Eczema and its treatments and then followed up by a clinic with eczema patients to consolidate your knowledge base. 40 ALM Cat points will be available for GP attendees. We are exploring Practice Nurse accreditation also.

For further information contact:

General Medical Presentations online

  • Presentation examples include: Pharyngitis differential diagnosis; Food allergy case review; Fits, faints & funny turns; Gastroenteritis; Post-UTI management and more&.
  • Available in PDF - 'PaedCasts' audio and video downloads coming soon
  • Website: General Medical Friday Presentations

The Centre for Developmental Disability Health (CDDHV)

Undergraduate, postgraduate and Disability Studies available including:

  • Registrar positions at the Centre for Developmental Disability Health
  • Post graduate education for private study
  • Accredited CPD provider with the Royal College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
  • On-line educational activities on the health and healthcare of people with a developmental disability (in development)
  • Accredited provider psychiatry registrar training for the Southern Region
  • Diploma in Community Mental Health
  • Website: http://www.cddh.monash.org/postgraduate.html

 

Adolescent Health & Welfare - Professional Development & Community Access Programs

Reflective of an increase in interest about the health and welfare of young people in Australia and New Zealand, the Centre for Adolescent Health offers a comprehensive range of CAP & PD courses. Ideal for those wanting to up-skill in a specific area, the CAP & PD offers a multi-disciplinary approach to learning and are designed to offer students flexibility and an opportunity to either complete an unassessed course, or trial an assessed course before committing to further study. Successful completion of a CAP subject can be credited to the Graduate Diploma/Certificate in Adolescent Health & Welfare.  The CAP & PD courses are available on-campus or via distance education, with the latter offering flexibility to study as time permits.

 

Grand rounds

The Grand Rounds Seminar Series is the flagship educational meeting of the Royal Children's Hospital.  These meetings are designed to be informative and dynamic. Over the course of the year, the series is expected to broaden our experiences and understanding of child and adolescent health, regardless of whether we come from a clinical, research, academic, or other background.

  • Each Wednesday lunchtime
    Light lunch 12.15 to 12.30
    Presentation 12.30 to 1.30pm sharp
    Ella Latham Meeting Room - 1st Floor, RCH.  (Map) 
     
  • Email mailing list
    You will be sent an email by the mailing list asking for your confirmation. Once you reply to confirm, you will be on the list.
     
  • Tel If you are interested to attend a grand round, please contact Kids Connect (tel (03) 9345 4645) and we can arrange to greet you and will cover the cost of your parking.
     

 

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  • For paediatricians and others, of paediatric general interest (journal articles, clinical guidelines, web resources etc) and optional additional items of mainly Victorian interest (upcoming meetings, staff changes, local resources etc).
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Publications

The Centre for Community Child Health produces a broad range of newsletters, reports, posters and tools for professionals that work with families and children.  They also have many helpful resources for parents. 

Some examples of publications include:

  • Handwashing poster for clinic or school walls.
  • Listening and responding to the grieving child (1-8 years) for all professionals who come into contact with child grief
  • Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) for all doctors (GP & Paed), nurses (inc MCHN), childcare providers and teachers
  • Pharmacotherapy for children with ADHD for paediatric trainees and paediatricians
  • Relaxed and Social; Mealtimes for Children for childcare providers and parents
  • Sharing a Picture of Children's Development for childcare staff, parents and Maternal and Child Health Nurses
  • Practice resources - designed to bridge the gap between early childhood research and practice, Practice Resources translate research evidence into easily understood, practical information.

Contact information

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General Practitioners

Annual GP Professional Development Program

The Department of General Medicine organises a day-long Update in Paediatrics for GPs each May. Experts from a wide variety of clinical specialties at the Royal Children’s Hospital lead discussion regarding topics of direct clinical relevance to GPs in their practice. Information can be obtained through the conference organisers  HealthEd (see website) or conference coordinator (Dr Michael Marks).

  • Annually - mid-year / May, one full day
  • Professional Education Points: Group 1 (30 points active leaning module) and grp 2 (2 points per hour)
  • Register early for the pre-release price - see website below.

 

Advanced Paediatric Life Support Courses (APLS)

Be prepared: improve your skills in the early management of acutely ill and injured children.  The APLS course is popular and needs to be booked several months in advance. Intending APLS candidates must register on-line and be placed on a waiting list. Letter of offer for courses are sent out about three months before the course.

  • When: ~ every 3-6 months
  • Where: Melbourne Royal Children's Hospital and Monash Medical Centre
  • Tel: (03) 9345 6158
  • Website: www.apls.org.au/

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Nurses

Nursing education and professional development

The Royal Children's Hospital offers a range of education and professional development opportunities for nurses wishing to extend their knowledge and skills in working with children and their families such as the Paediatric Foundation Program and Recognition of Serious Illness in Childhood workshop.  Further information about these and other professional development opportunities can be found through the Mackinnon Collaborative Practice Centre.

GPDV Nursing in General Practice Training and Conferences Calendar

 

Professional Developement for Community Workers, Department of Developmental Medicine, RCH.

The Department of Developmental Medicine Royal Children's Hospital is running two day-long seminars for community health workers who work with children with disabilities.  The first on 13th June 2008 is dedicated to Autism Spectrum Disorders, the second on 12th September 2008 will discuss aspects of cerebral palsy.  A 50% discount is available for RCH and MCRI staff. 

For further information please contact:

Jenny O"Neill, Clinical Nurse Consultant Developmental Disabilities on 9345 5692 or emial education.seminars@rch.org

Paediatric Dermatology Update for GPs and Practice Nurses

A great opportunity to update your knowledge and skills on eczema, acne, systemic disease, birthmarks, viral rashes and more!   This day will provide information from dermatologists, nurse consultants and allied health professionals at the Royal Children’s Hospital. 

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Paediatricians

Annual Professional Development Program

The Centre for Community Child Health has been running a Professional Development Program (PDP) for paediatricians for more than 11 years. It is a two-day program comprising four workshops, in a dynamic, interactive format and is usually in October or towards the end of the year. This program has been designed to meet the MOPS workshop criteria for 2 points per hour.

‘Sneezes, Wheezes, Wheals and Squeals: a practical childhood allergy update’ for General Paediatricians

A day long update on Paediatric allergy and allergic diseases aimed at General Paediatricians organised by the Geelong Paediatricians.

  • When:          Mid-year/July (TBC if annual)
  • Contact:      Dr Chris Cooper tel (03) 5222 7488, fax (03) 5222 7544, email chriscooper@ausdoctors.net

 

Last Updated 08-Apr-2008. Authorised by: Annie Moulden. Enquiries: Susan Jury.
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