Hosted by BDA Paediatric Specialist Group
A highly specialised module aimed at those working in neonatal care .View Example Programme.
Due to the high demand for places on this module, international delegates (outside of the UK and Ireland) are not eligible to apply for a place via the online application system. Priority of places will be given to practising registered UK Dietitians. Should you wish to register an interest, you can do so here
Please be aware that the pre coursework for this module includes the eLearning for health (WTE) modules Introduction to Neonatal Dietetics part 1&2 & completion of the associated workbook plus a reading list. eLearning for health courses is now accessible to all UK NHS employees. Non-NHS employees and international students will need to pay. A fee of £47 which the student is responsible to arrange registration and payment. You can find out more here https://www.eintegrity.org/healthcare-course/introduction-to-allied-health-professionals-in-neonatal-care/
The pre coursework must be completed as a pre-requisite for the course. If you don't currently work on a neonatal unit you will need to arrange a visit(s) to the unit and neonatal out-patient clinic to assist in completing the workbook, in advance of the first day of the Module.
eLearning pre course work will take average student 6-14 hours to complete (inc workbook) depending on neonatal experience. Those with more neonatal experience may not need to complete all the workbook tasks and they should evaluate which of the tasks will support them closing the knowledge gap alongside their line manager/ local neonatal dietitian.
Module 5 takes place virtually and in person on the following dates, you are required to attend all four dates;
- Welcome Session - Monday 9 November 2026 (1pm-3pm) - Virtual
- Part 1 - 24 and 25 November 2026 - Virtual
- Part 2 - 8 and 9 December 2026 - BDA office in Birmingham
- Post tutorial - Thursday 14 January 2027 (2pm-3pm) - Virtual
If your place is being funded by your NHS Trust or external funding we advise you request the details in advance to complete at the time of booking. This includes all invoice information and purchase order if applicable. If you are unable to provide the full details please email [email protected] with the information following your booking.
Please note: For invoices to be paid immediately, please ensure you email [email protected] with the invoice information.
The BDA will not guarantee your place via purchase order numbers emailed to us. The online registration must be completed and your purchase order number quoted on the online registration.
Each module is endorsed by the BDA upon completion of pre-course work and attendance at a four-day taught module. The modules are also incorporated into the MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Paediatric Dietetics) course, in partnership with the University of Plymouth. Each module has an award of 20 MSc credits attached, upon completion of pre- coursework, attendance at the four-day taught module and post-course assignment. View the Course Brochure for further information
If you are registering for this module as part of your MSc, you’ll complete an MSc‑level assignment that involves academic writing and critical appraisal. To help you feel confident and well‑prepared, we strongly recommend taking the Applying Evidence to Practice module early in your MSc journey, ideally alongside or shortly after this paediatric module. Many students find that it provides a really helpful foundation. You can learn more about the Applying Evidence to Practice module by visiting the link.
Cost
- Paediatric Specialist Group Member - £980
- BDA Member - £1,005
- Non Member - £1,080
Delegates can apply to attend for CPD purposes or as part of the MSc pathway in partnership with Plymouth University.
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