Neurodisability
Council for disabled children online learning courses. Recommended modules include:
1. Send Basic awareness: Level 1 (all trainees) covers essential legal framework, definitions of SEND and impact on families
2. Send Basic awareness: Level 2 (all trainees) covers principles for working with SEND children building on inclusion and advocacy. It also looks at processes of improving their health and education
3. Focus on health advice (GRID trainees)
Level 1 curriculum example links
LO4 KC4 Engages in multi-professional management of a range of common general paediatric physical and mental health presentations, both short and long term.
KC5 LO1 Recognises the potential impact but also limitations of health promotion advice.
Level 2 curriculum example links
LO9; KC2 Applies knowledge of the role of the paediatrician as it relates to those of other agencies in the management of babies, children and young people in need of protection.
LO10; KC3 Facilitates children, young people and their families’ understanding of their condition(s).
Disability matters e-learning
for those working with children to help challenge fears, ideas and attitudes towards disability and disabled children and young people.
Level 1
LO4; KC7 Takes into consideration the individual needs of the baby, child or young person.
LO5; KC3 Anticipates contextual factors (socioeconomic, cultural, psychological) which constrain the ability to make “healthy choices”.
level 2
KC5; LO4 Understands contextual barriers to accessing healthcare and adapts practice to reduce these.
KC5; LO6 Evaluates the way that patients and families use the health system and adapts their practice to encourage self-management and early engagement.
RCPCH Recognising Neuromuscular Disorders (60 minute) e-learning
Level 1 LO4 KC1 Performs an assessment of a baby, child or young person’s physical, mental and developmental status, incorporating biological, physiological and social factors across multiple clinical contexts.
British academy of childhood disability
links to online learning courses, webinars and upcoming meetings. Cost for annual membership starting from £25 (depending on grade)
Mind Your Words – mental health e-learning course
royal college of speech and language therapy online modules lasting 10-20 minutes outlining the link between communication difficulties and mental health
Level 1
LO2 KC2 Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective collaboration with children, young people and their families, including colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs).
level 2
LO4 KC3 Supervises junior staff and supports colleagues in the assessment and management of cases which are complex or nuanced
Neurodevelopment
Open University Understanding Autism Course
(free – up to 24 hours study but you can select specific modules)
Level 1
LO1 KC2 Demonstrates compassion, empathy and respect for children, young people and their families.
LO2 KC4 Demonstrates courtesy and respect for different cultures and those with protected characteristics.
Level 2
KC5; LO4 Understands contextual barriers to accessing healthcare and adapts practice to reduce these.
Open University Understanding ADHD Course
(free – up to 12 hours study but you can select specific modules)
Level 1
LO1; KC2 Demonstrates compassion, empathy and respect for children, young people and their families.
LO2 KC4 Demonstrates courtesy and respect for different cultures and those with protected characteristics.
Level 2
KC5; LO4 Understands contextual barriers to accessing healthcare and adapts practice to reduce these.
Palliative care
MAPLE: Multidisciplinary Approach to Paediatric end of Life Education Course
Ran at University hospitals Bristol and Western simulation center, for future dates please check the paeds hub calendar or email MapleCourses@uhbw.nhs.uk
LO10; KC3 Facilitates children, young people and their families’ understanding of their condition(s).