This course aims to strengthen confidence and practical skills in caring for children and young people with sickle cell disease. Gain up-to-date knowledge and real-world clinical insights to support day-to-day decision-making in both acute and long-term care settings.
Target audience:
Paediatric trainees, SAS doctors and consultants, nurses, AHPs
This one-day online study day provides you with a practical, up-to-date overview of paediatric sickle cell disease management, covering acute presentations, complication prevention, escalation of care, and advanced treatment options to support confident, evidence-based clinical practice.
This course is designed for you if you are involved in caring for children and young people with sickle cell disease and would like to strengthen your practical understanding of both acute and long-term management. You will explore evidence-based approaches to complications, treatment options, and referral pathways, helping you build greater confidence in your clinical practice.
Learning objectives
Manage the initial presentation of child or young person presenting with sickle cell disease.
Refer a patient appropriately to the correct service within in a variety of settings.
Explain the various systemic manifestations of sickle cell disease.
Discuss the role of bone marrow transplantation and gene therapy in the management of sickle cell disease.
Understand mechanisms for preventing and screening for paediatric strokes in sickle cell disease.
Registration site (including programme): https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/education-careers/courses/rcpch-course/how-manage-paediatric-sickle-cell-online
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