The aim of this day is to focus on leading the management of the acutely unwell/ deteriorating paediatric patient.
We have a highly skilled expert faculty who will support you to develop skills in leading the management of a variety of common paediatric emergency scenarios. The teaching will be delivered through a mixture of immersive simulation, table-top exercises and communication simulation sessions. There will be opportunity for peer to peer learning which is provided by resident doctor colleagues who have recently been through this same transition. All content delivered is aligned to the RCPCH curriculum and specifically designed to address learning needs at this crucially important part of your training.
Structure of the day
Immersive simulation scenarios
Table-top preparation for registrar exercises (e.g. prioritisation)
Peer to peer learning and a chance to ask questions of colleagues who have recently been through this transition
Communication simulation exercises
This course makes up Day 1 of a 3-part series which are structured as 3 separate days spread across the year during which time we target different parts of the curriculum. Please ensure you book onto each of the 3 days.
The course will be held at the Scottish Paediatric Health Education Resource (Sphere), Level 3, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh.
Prerequisites: Current ST2 in paediatrics or any trainee due to progress to ST3 paediatric training in August 2026, including current LATs or IMT3s.
Priority will be given to trainees who are in the paediatric training programme at ST2 level.
