This course is aimed at Medical Officers, Primary Care Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurses (General & Speciality), WCGHW Trainers, WCCN Lecturers & Clinical Facilitators, Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Health Professionals. 

This course aims to equip healthcare providers with the essential knowledge and practical skills necessary to reduce the impact of lower respiratory tract infections through early recognition, appropriate management and effective prevention strategies.

About the course

  • Course Design: Self-directed

  • Duration: It will take about 2.5 - 3 hours to complete.

  • Eligibility for this course: Medical Officers, Primary Care Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurses (General & Speciality), WCGHW Trainers, WCCN Lecturers & Clinical Facilitators, Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Health Professionals

  • Accreditation: This course is accredited for:
    • HPCSA: 3 Clinical CPD points (Level 1)
    • WCDHW Nursing CPD accreditation: 3 points (1 in Area of Practice; 2 in Actioning)

  • Certification: Participants need 70% pass mark for final quiz.

  • Published: April 2026

If you meet the eligibility criteria, apply to start:

Your supervisor details are required

Apply to enroll

Course outline

This course covers the following content:

Managing Acute Respiratory Illness in Children including:
  • Prevention
  • Respiratory tract anatomy and physiology
  • Core Principles of Assessment
  • Practical Management
  • Referral and Escalation
  • Common Childhood Respiratory Conditions


Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness
People Development Centre

Acknowledgements:

  • University of Cape Town’s Knowledge & Instructional Development (KIDS) Training Hub
  • Knowledge Translation Unit