First Steps into Paediatric Physiotherapy:
Hybrid Learning
Designed by physiotherapists who remember exactly what it felt like to be a new graduate.
Transitioning from university into paediatric physiotherapy can feel overwhelming. While university provides a strong foundation, many graduates are left wondering how to confidently assess, engage and treat children in a real clinical setting.
First Steps into Paediatric Physiotherapy is a four-week introductory course designed to bridge that gap. Created by the experienced paediatric physiotherapists at Stepping Forward Therapy Services, this course combines evidence-based learning with practical clinical insights to help you feel more confident when working with babies, children and adolescents.
Whether you're a physiotherapy student, new graduate or clinician looking to explore paediatrics, this course will provide practical knowledge you can immediately apply in the clinic.
Hybrid Learning
Our hybrid course combines the flexibility of online learning with valuable face-to-face tutorials.
Online Lectures
Complete weekly learning modules at your own pace, allowing you to revisit the content whenever you need.
Weekly In-Person Tutorials
Attend practical sessions where you'll consolidate your learning through case discussions, demonstrations, clinical reasoning activities and opportunities to ask questions in a supportive environment.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
Physiotherapy students
Final-year physiotherapy students
New graduate physiotherapists
Physiotherapists considering a career in paediatrics
Clinicians wanting greater confidence working with children
No previous paediatric experience is required.
First Steps into Paediatric Physiotherapy is a four-week introductory course designed to bridge the gap between graduation and real clinical settings. Created by the experienced paediatric physiotherapists at Stepping Forward Therapy Services, this course combines evidence-based learning with practical clinical insights to help you feel more confident when working with babies, children and adolescents.
Whether you're a physiotherapy student, new graduate or clinician looking to explore paediatrics, this course will provide practical knowledge you can immediately apply in the clinic.
Can't attend in person?
You may be interested in our Recorded Lecture Package, giving you access to our educational content so you can learn at your own pace from anywhere in Australia.
Want a little more?
Learn more about our 1:1 Mentoring Sessions here.
Course Overview
What You Will Learn
CPD Hours
This course provides approximately 16 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), which can be counted towards your annual CPD requirements.
Cost Information
This course provides approximately 16 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), which can be counted towards your annual CPD requirements.
Educator Information
Four-week introductory course
Designed for physiotherapy students and recent graduates
Weekly online learning modules
Weekly in-person tutorials and practical sessions
Small group learning with experienced paediatric physiotherapists
Practical, evidence-based content focused on real clinical scenarios
Each week explores a different area of paediatric physiotherapy, combining theory with practical application.
Topics include:
Typical motor development from infancy through childhood
Paediatric assessment techniques
Clinical reasoning and treatment planning
Common paediatric conditions seen in private practice
Play-based therapy principles
Communicating effectively with children and families
Practical treatment ideas and home program development
Building confidence as a new clinician
Each module includes clearly defined learning objectives designed to progressively build your knowledge and clinical confidence.
Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist Charlotte Nicholls is the lead educator for First Steps Into Paediatric Physiotherapy.
Enquiries regarding the course can be sent to charlottenicholls@steppingforward.com.au