2 Feb 2026
Registrations are now open for the annual training course in the assessment of, and response to, child and adolescent sexual abuse, running in March 2026.
This course is:
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Accepted by the RACP as part of advanced training in child protection for general and community paediatricians
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Strongly recommended for anyone who has (or may have) clinical responsibilities in this area
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Open to paediatricians, other medical practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals providing (or intending to provide) clinical services in this space
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Recognised by MEDSAC as part of the accreditation pathway for clinicians wishing to provide services under the SAATS contract in Aotearoa New Zealand
Format
The course is hybrid, with:
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25 hours of online pre-learning (available one month before the face-to-face component, and accessible for 12 months afterwards)
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Two days live, face-to-face, with a virtual registration option
In recent years, there’s been a roughly 50:50 split between in-person and remote attendees, and the hybrid model has been working well, particularly for clinicians in remote areas or where time zones suit.
Registration
Registration is now live:
https://www.asacworkshop.nz/asac-registration.html
This opportunity has been shared with PSNZ by Patrick Kelly (Paediatrician, Te Puaruruhau, Starship Children’s Health) and a member of our Child Protection Network.