This course is to introduce health workers to the features and functions of PACK Child 2026 Western Cape. It is aimed to orientate those who have not had any previous training to PACK Child.
About the course
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Course Design: Self-directed
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Duration: It will take you 5 hours to complete.
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Eligibility for this course: The following healthcare workers in the Western Cape:
• Nurses
• Doctors -
Accreditation:
• WCDHW Nursing CPD Accredited for 3 CPD points in Area of Practice.
• HPCSA accredited for 5 CPD points, level 1. -
Certification: Participants need 70% pass mark for final quiz.
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Published: June 2026
Course curriculum
This course contains a link to download the PACK Child 2026 Western Cape eBook and covers the following content:
- Presentation - Orientation
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Presentation - Mila
- Difficulty breathing
- Introduction to the contents page and red box
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Case - Unathi
- Well child routine care
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Presentation and activity - Growth monitoring
- How to assess, interpret and react to abnormal growth
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Case - Zane
- Symptom assessment
- Well child routine care
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Case - Tasneem
- Chronic condition routine care
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Case - Liyema
- Emotional distress
- School problems/bullying
- Carer support
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Case - Ayabonga
- HIV diagnosis
- HIV routine care: assessment and management
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Case - Adam
- Managing a child with a chronic condition
- Routine palliative care
Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness
People Development Centre
Acknowledgements:
- Knowledge Translation Unit