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About this mini-course

2 hours of high-quality, evidence-based CPD delivered by multidisciplinary experts

Featuring a unique collection of topics from experts, developed by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of nurse educators; peak bodies; medical specialists and the research community, this mini-course will specifically empower and educate nurses and midwives in light of their crucial position at the coalface of public health.


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Topics in this mini-course

  • The Gut Microbiome and Infant Health - The Important First 1000 Days

    Prof Patricia Conway | 24 mins of CPD

    Understanding how to apply probiotics in clinical practice requires some education on the basic science of the gut microbiome. Prof Conway will explain the role of the gut microbiome and its role in infant health, with a particular focus in the first 1,000 days. She provides an explanation on how probiotic products work and how to critically evaluate them

  • A Practical Update on Cow's Milk Protein Allergy

    Dr Jeremy Rajanayagam | 22 mins of CPD

    Allergies affect one in two Australian children, led by food allergies, with peak prevalence in early life. The most common of these food allergies – cows milk protein allergies – affect 2 to 4 per cent of the population. In this practical presentation from Paediatric Gastroenterologist Dr Jeremy Rajanayagam, you will understand what gives rise to this allergy, including a journey through the microbiome, how to distinguish between allergy and intolerance, and some management strategies.

  • DOHaD - Early Life Solutions to the Modern Health Crisis

    Prof Susan Prescott | 32 mins of CPD

    Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) refer to chronic inflammatory diseases that affect all organ systems including, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, mental ill-health, allergies and many more. In this presentation, paediatric immunologist and allergist, Professor Susan Prescott discusses the state of the NCD pandemic and how it is effecting the younger generation, the role of inflammation in NCDs and how the effects of early exposure can last a lifetime.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • About this mini-course

    • How Does This Mini-Course Work?
  • 2

    The Gut Microbiome and Infant Health - The Important First 1000 Days

    • Video Lecture (24 mins of CPD)

    • Test your learning!

    • Document your CPD here!
  • 3

    Evidence-Based Use of Probiotics for Common Gut Problems in Children

    • Video Lecture (21 mins of CPD)

    • Test your learning!

    • Document your CPD here!
  • 4

    A Practical Update on Cow's Milk Protein Allergy

    • Video Lecture

    • Test your learning!

    • Document your CPD here!
  • 5

    DOHaD – Early Life Solutions to the Modern Health Crisis

    • Video Lecture

    • Test your learning!

    • Document your CPD here!
  • 6

    Resources

    • Industry showbag

    • More learning resources

    • Sample request form