The below link for the Pump Information Module. This is the first step to preparing to start on an insulin pump at The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH).

Pump Information Learning Module 

The purpose of this learning module is to go through insulin pump management;

• how the insulin pumps works.
• types of insulin pumps (please note that the Omnipod is not currently updated on the module but information can be found here).
• help support you in working out if the pump is right for you and your family. 
  

Before starting the module keep in mind your progress cannot be saved part way through, therefore this module needs to be completed in one sitting. 

Ensure you allow 1-1.5 hours to complete the module.

There is a wait list for insulin pumps at the RCH and you must complete this module and provide us with the needed information discussed on this page before proceeding onto the RCH wait list.

We ask that both parents/carers as well at the child (if over the age 6 years) complete this module (for younger children just include them for some parts of the module e.g. looking at pictures and types of lines). This will help your child and family make an informed decision about whether to start on an insulin pump.

At the end of the module, you create a PDF document with all of your answers, this document then needs to be saved and attached to the insulin pump checklist.

If you are unable to complete this module online please contact us to arrange a face to face appointment, email diabetesadmin@rch.org.au. Face to face pump information sessions are only booked in twice per month, therefore this can extend your waiting period to start on an insulin pump.  

If you have any questions about the pump process, call 9345 6661 or email diabetes@rch.org.au 

Page updated August 2025