As a primary care professional, you are often first point of contact for patients and families within the community. You play a pivotal role in the initial investigation and diagnoses for a wide range of presentations, from minor injuries to potentially life threating conditions. Continual development and access to evidence-based, current practices are key to ensuring you are well-prepared for every case that comes your way.

The SCHN Essential Paediatrics program is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver effective care for children and young people in their care. The program covers essential paediatric presentations and issues commonly presented in primary care and is aimed at the general practitioner who see children in a clinical or emergency setting.

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Who is this program for? 

This program is suitable for GPs, primary care professionals, nurse practitioners, rural and/or remote clinicians.

Fee information

The program fee is AU$3,950. Upon completion, participants will be eligible to access the ongoing paediatric education package for $149 per year. 

Program duration and mode

Online, self-paced study. Participants will receive access to program material and resources for 12 months. Note that access will start immediately after the purchase has been made. 

Certificate of Completion

Participants will receive a digital Certificate of Completion at the end of each module, issued by The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.

Ongoing Paediatric Education Subscription

Upon completing the SCHN: Essential Paediatrics Program, participants will be eligible to subscribe to the ongoing paediatric education package for $149 per year. The subscription includes:

• Ongoing access to the Essential Paediatrics program (valued at $3,950) – 150 hours of recorded paediatric teaching by SCHN experts, online quizzes, no written assessments or exams, receive a certificate of completion for each module to record and submit for CPD hours
• Invitations to live webinars presented by SCHN specialists and access to recordings via the Learning Platform.
• Invitations to special events and updates hosted by SCHN and delivered straight to your inbox.
• Connect with like-minded health professionals passionate about advocating for child health topics and team up with peers on special interests.