Paediatric Disability Distance Learning

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is offering a range of high-quality online courses in paediatric disability endorsed by the British Academy of Childhood Disability (BACD).

Paediatric Neurodisability Diploma

Two-year distance learning course

The Paediatric Neurodisability Diploma includes 12 clinical courses, covering the many aspects of paediatric disability. It complements the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Paediatric Neurodisability Level 3 Training Programme. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Diploma certificate from Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust endorsed by the British Academy of Childhood Disability (BACD).

The Diploma is relevant to all doctors currently providing care for disabled children and young people. All grid trainees in paediatric disability are encouraged to take the course as it complements the grid training programme and provides a useful framework to gain the expected competencies.

Introduction to Childhood Disability and Clinical Assessment

Four-month distance learning course

ADHD and specific developmental difficulties with learning and coordination: Hidden disabilities? 

Four-month distance learning course

This course is developed from the Paediatric Neurodisability Diploma and provides in-depth training in how to assess and support children with ADHD and their families.

It is aimed at doctors, specialist nurses, education staff and any other health professionals working with children and young people with ADHD.

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Autism, Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Four-month distance learning course

This course is for professionals involved with assessment and support for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs, including autism spectrum. This includes community, general or specialist paediatricians and allied health professionals, particularly speech and language therapists, psychologists and occupational therapists, as well as nursery, school and specialist nurses, teachers, Special Educational Needs Coordinators in schools, educational psychologists and classroom support assistants.

The course covers the range of communication conditions. Autism spectrum conditions will be looked at separately within the course.

Cerebral Palsies Course

Four month distance learning course

This course is developed from the Paediatric Neurodisability Diploma and provides in-depth training in how to assess and support children with cerebral palsies and their families.

It is aimed at doctors, specialist nurses, education staff and any other health professionals supporting children and young people with cerebral palsies and their families.

The Epilepsies Course

Four-month distance learning course

This course is developed from the Paediatric Neurodisability Diploma and provides in-depth training in the assessment, description and management of epilepsy and associated conditions.

It is aimed at all professionals who work with children and young people and wish to improve their knowledge and understanding of epilepsy.

Vision

Four-month distance learning course

This course is developed from the Paediatric Neurodisability Diploma. 

It is primarily intended for paediatricians but may be of interest and benefit to any other practitioners working with children and young people with vision impairment across a variety of settings.