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Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is offering the Paediatric Neurodisability Diploma, which is endorsed by the British Academy of Childhood Disability (BACD).
Audience: All doctors currently providing care for disabled children and young people
Duration: Two-year part-time distance learning course including online group learning sessions
Cost: £5000 / £4800 BACD members
All grid trainees in paediatric neurodisability are encouraged to take the course as it complements the grid training programme and provides a useful framework to gain the expected competencies.
The course includes twelve subject units, delivered in four clinical modules, covering the many aspects of paediatric disability. It complements the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Paediatric Neurodisability Level 3 Training Programme.
All of the core modules are relevant to practice and include material prepared by experts, recommended reading and exercises based on the text. You will also take part in four online group learning sessions, each related to one of the four modules.
You will complete an in-depth critical appraisal audit and/or service evaluation alongside the course modules with anticipation of a completed audit cycle.
Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded a Diploma certificate from Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, residential teaching sessions were held in Sheffield and formed an essential part of the Diploma.
During the pandemic these residentials have been delivered online and for students beginning their study in September 2022, residentials will continue to be delivered online for the full two years of the diploma.
Residentials complement individual learning and give you the opportunity to discuss topics with trainers and your co-trainees.
It is expected that all students join all of the group learning sessions as these are an integral part of the Diploma. You will need to have Microsoft Teams downloaded to take part.
Distance learning enables you to manage the majority of your learning in your own time. Course materials are distributed by email which includes working with interactive PDFs.
You will have a designated tutor who is an expert in the field. They can provide local support or remote support by email, tailored to your individual situation and requirements.
Course administration is handled by the course team based at the Ryegate Children’s Centre in Sheffield.
We are now welcoming applications for September 2023 – Closing date Friday 26 May 2023.
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