BPNA Short Courses 2026/2027

The British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) delivers a range of short courses designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals involved in caring for children with neurological disorders.

Approaching Children’s Tone

The aim of the course is to improve recognition of initial symptoms of abnormal (high or low) tone and speed-up referral to appropriate specialists.

• Virtual, 5-6 November 2026

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1272

Acute Paediatric Neurology

A practical course to recognise children presenting with common acute neurological conditions.

• Virtual, Friday 9 October 2026

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1284

MovED

This 2 day course aims to cover a broad spectrum of movement disorders that are seen in children and will place emphasis on description, diagnosis and initial management of these conditions.  

• Virtual, 3-4 December 2026

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1257

Children’s Headache Training (CHaT)

Practical approach to diagnosing and treating headache in children.

• Virtual, Friday 11 September 2026

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1300

 Neonatal Neurology (NeoNATE)

Focus on neurological issues in neonates.

• Liverpool, 15-16 October 2026

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1263

• Bristol, 18-19 March 2027

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1262

Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET123)

Epilepsy diagnosis and management.

PET1:

PET1 introduces the diagnosis and management of children with epileptic seizures and epilepsies.

• Virtual, Wednesday 9 September 2026

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1320

• Virtual, Friday 20 November 2026

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1321

PET2:

PET2 builds on PET1, concentrating on epilepsies in infants and young children. PET1 is recommended before attending PET2. 

• Leeds, 11-12 June 2026

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1226

• Birmingham, 1-2 October 2026

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1246

• Virtual, 29-30 October 2026

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1314

• Glasgow, 12-13 November 2026

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1253

• Southampton, 18-19 February 2027

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1316

PET3:

PET3 concentrates on epilepsies presenting in older children and adolescents and transition into adult services. PET2 is recommended before attending PET3. 

• Leeds, 11-12 June 2026

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1227

• Birmingham, 1-2 October 2026

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1247

• Glasgow, 12-13 November 2026

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1254

• Virtual, 8-9 December 2026

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1315

• Southampton, 18-19 February 2027

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1317

PET4ward

Advanced course following PET123, focussing on new and breaking topics in paediatric epilepsy.

• Waiting List

https://courses.bpna.org.uk/ecomm_product_view.php?courseid=1293

Click here to visit out BPNA short courses page to register for the courses and to fine more details information about course’s content and schedule.

Please note that a limited number of reduced rate places for nurses and allied health professionals are offered per PET1234, NeoNATE and ACT course and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

For any queries, please contact shortcourses@bpna.org.uk or call 01204 526 002.