Introduction to PACK Child 2026

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.

Cost: R 595

Eligibility for this course:
The following healthcare workers in the Western Cape, who have completed the Introduction to PACK Child Course:
• Nurses
• Doctors
Duration:
• It will take you 5 hours to complete.
• Access to course for 3 months from enrolment.
Cost:
R 595 per participant. Group discounts available for 10 enrollments or more.
Course Design:
Self-directed, interactive online learning with a video introduction, case scenarios and activities.
Certification:
Participants need 70% pass mark for final quiz.
Published:
June 2026

Group discounts available

We give group discounts for 10 enrolments and above. Contact us on [email protected]

If you are a Western Cape Government Health Employee you can access the course on the WC PDC Online School.

This course contains a link to download the PACK Child 2026 Western Cape eBook and covers the following content:

Presentation - Orientation
Presentation - Mila
- Difficulty breathing
- Introduction to the contents page and red box
Case - Unathi
- Well child routine care
Presentation and activity - Growth monitoring
- How to assess, interpret and react to abnormal growth
Case - Zane
- Symptom assessment
- Well child routine care
Case - Tasneem
- Chronic condition routine care
Case - Liyema
- Emotional distress
- School problems/bullying
- Carer support
Case - Ayabonga
- HIV diagnosis
- HIV routine care: assessment and management
Case - Adam
- Managing a child with a chronic condition
- Routine palliative care