RCPCH Micro e-Learning Module: Detecting cleft palate early

Authored by Alex Habel, Honorary Consultant Paediatrician, and Helen McElroy, Consultant Paediatrician, this invaluable resource will support clinicians to identify and detect cleft palate early.

The RCPCH is very pleased to share this interactive and engaging eLearning module as part of our expanding collection of bitesize learning resources. Authored by Alex Habel, Honorary Consultant Paediatrician, and Helen McElroy, Consultant Paediatrician, this invaluable resource will support clinicians to identify and detect cleft palate early.

To access the Micro eLearning Module simply start the activity below and navigate through. You may return to this page at anytime to view the module content. Please note the module will reset to the first page of content whenever this page is refreshed. The activity is estimated to take around 15 to 20mins.

Detecting cleft palate early (in 15 minutes)

Select the down arrow to start and progress through the module.

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    Cleft Palate: Examination in the Newborn

    Welcome to this module which provides recommendations to health care professionals for optimal examination of the palate during the routine newborn examination, the aims of which include detection of congenital anomalies.

    Cleft palate

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