This 10 week course is aimed at physiotherapists who are either new to, or are interested in, treating children and young people (0-18 years) who present with musculoskeletal concerns. These might include but are not limited to:
- MSK physios who usually treat adults but are sometimes required to see children
- Band 5 or New Band 6 physios who are new to paediatrics
Paediatric physios who generally treat children with neurological problems, but sometimes treat children with musculoskeletal issues.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Following the course the delegates will
- Have an understanding of how the skeletal system forms in utero and continues to change throughout childhood to skeletal maturity.
- Explain how growth can impact on pathology or presenting complaints.
- Describe a systematic approach to use when assessing a baby, toddler, child or adolescent.
- Be able to identify “red” and “yellow” flags applicable to children.
- Explain how to refer on to appropriate health care providers.
- Describe what safeguarding training they will need in order to practice.
- Understand how the musculoskeletal system of a child and young person can differ to that of a skeletally mature one and how injury patterns can differ in this group of patients.
Webinars will be recorded with access given to all delegates. Please note Q&A sessions will not be recorded.
Schedule of dates for the online course:
Monday 14th September 2026 19:00-20:00 plus 15 minutes Q & A
Monday 21st September 2026 19:00-20:00 plus 15 minutes Q & A
Monday 28th September 2026 19:00-20:00 plus 15 minutes Q & A
Monday 5th October 2026 19:00-20:00 plus 15 minutes Q & A
Monday 12th October 2026 19:00-20:00 plus 15 minutes Q & A
Monday 19th October 2026 19:00-20:00 plus 15 minutes Q & A
Monday 2nd November 2026 19:00-20:00 plus 15 minutes Q & A
Monday 9th November 2026 19:00-20:00 plus 15 minutes Q & A
Monday 16th November 2026 19:00-20:00 plus 15 minutes Q & A
Monday 23rd November 2026 19:00-20:00 plus 15 minutes Q & A
‘Thank you for your booking, APCP is a not-for-profit organisation, therefore, not only will your fee go towards the cost of running the course and speaker costs, but it will equally support other educational programmes'.