This course provides a structured clinical approach to equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills to recognise, assess and manage non-trauma musculoskeletal conditions in children. 

By strengthening diagnostic skills within their scope of practice, promoting early recognition, and using appropriate referral pathways, healthcare providers can play a vital role in reducing lifelong disability and improving health outcomes for young patients.


About the course

  • Course Design: Self-directed

  • Duration: It will take about 2-3 hours to complete.

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

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

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

  • Published: May 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:

A Clinical Approach to Non-Trauma Related Musculoskeletal Conditions in Children
  • Overview
  • History-taking, examination & diagnosis
  • Application of PACK Child
  • General childhood musculoskeletal conditions
  • Specific childhood musculoskeletal conditions
  • Special investigations and management


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