Adolescent Health Course
Develop your understanding of adolescent health, including physical health, mental wellbeing, communication and health promotion. This comprehensive online course helps healthcare professionals support young people through the challenges of adolescence and deliver effective, age-appropriate care.
Flexible online learning for healthcare professionals working with young people worldwide.
Who is this adolescent health course for?
- Health visitors
- Nurses
- General practitioners
- Family practitioners
- Paediatricians
- Healthcare professionals working with young people
What’s on this page?
Introduction to the Adolescent Health Course
This Adolescent Health course is designed to help healthcare professionals support young people through the physical, emotional and social challenges of adolescence.
Developed by leading specialists in adolescent health, the programme covers a wide range of topics including mental health, health promotion, sexual health, obesity and communication with young people. The content is suitable for professionals working across primary care, community services and paediatric settings.
Interactive learning activities, case studies and video clips provide valuable insights into the perspectives of both young people and healthcare professionals, helping learners develop practical skills that can be applied in everyday practice.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Understand key aspects of adolescent growth, development and wellbeing
- Communicate effectively with young people and their families
- Recognise common physical and mental health issues affecting adolescents
- Apply health promotion principles to improve outcomes for young people
- Support young people with long-term conditions and transitional care needs
You can also:
- Strengthen confidence when working with adolescents in healthcare settings
- Develop practical approaches to supporting healthier lifestyle choices
Course features
- Relevant to healthcare professionals working with young people globally
- Covers topics ranging from mental health to communication and health promotion
- Interactive learning with video clips, case studies and self-assessment questions
Why choose eIntegrity?
Access high-quality adolescent health education developed by leading child health organisations.
Learn through engaging, interactive content informed by both clinical expertise and young people’s experiences.
Use flexible modules designed to support healthcare professionals across a wide range of settings.
Course content overview
This online adolescent health programme consists of a series of modules divided into manageable learning sessions, with each session typically taking between 20 and 30 minutes to complete.
The programme begins with an introduction to health and illness during adolescence before exploring healthy development, communication and consultation skills, health promotion and advocacy. Learners also examine legal considerations, concordance and adherence, and the management of long-term conditions during the transition to adult services.
Further modules explore important adolescent health issues including sexual and reproductive health, self-harm, mental health, substance misuse, weight management and common medical conditions affecting young people. The content provides practical guidance for supporting adolescents across a wide range of healthcare settings.
- Subject areas covered: Adolescent development, communication, mental health, sexual health, health promotion, substance misuse, weight management and long-term conditions.
- What’s included: Interactive learning sessions featuring case studies, video clips and self-assessment activities.
Who developed this course?
This course was developed by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), NHS England elearning for healthcare, and a range of leading professional organisations involved in child and adolescent healthcare.
Written by subject-matter specialists from multiple disciplines, the programme reflects current best practice and supports healthcare professionals in delivering effective, person-centred care for young people.
Our Adolescent Health modules
- Introduction: health and illness in adolescence
- Healthy development
- Legal framework
- Communication and consultation with young people
- Health promotion and advocacy
- Long-term conditions and transitional care
- Concordance / adherence
- Young people friendly services
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Self harm and common mental health problems
- Substance use and misuse
- Overweight and underweight
- Common medical conditions
- Level A
- Level B
- Level C
- Level D
Access 24/7
The Adolescent Health course is delivered entirely online, giving you the flexibility to learn at home, in the workplace or on the move. Each session is short and practical, allowing you to build knowledge around a busy professional schedule without losing momentum.
With modules covering communication, mental health, sexual health, long-term conditions and health promotion, you can dip in and out whenever you need a refresher or want clear guidance on supporting young people. This makes the programme ideal for developing confidence in adolescent healthcare and responding to the diverse needs of teenagers, even when time is limited.
Once you’ve completed the course or individual modules, you can use your progress as a record of learning and ongoing professional development. The programme can also be used alongside the Healthy Child Programme and Healthy School Child Programme to support a broader understanding of child health.
People also ask
Hello, my name is Helena Gleason and welcome to this section of the eIntegrity website. I’m here to tell you about the Adolescent Health eLearning program.
The course was developed by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in collaboration with the other Royal Colleges. It includes 13 modules covering over 50 sessions, all of around 30 minutes in length.
You can learn at your own pace and the program includes formative assessments and feedback to test your understanding of the content, as you progress through the course
You’ll find all the information you need on the website, including how to register. I am sure you will find it useful, and I do hope you join us.
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Comparing the cost of adolescent health training
Traditional adolescent health training can involve multiple study days, workshops and specialist courses. This online programme provides a flexible and cost-effective way to access comprehensive adolescent health education through a single learning platform, allowing you to build knowledge without disrupting your professional responsibilities.
How to get started
Simply enrol through the eIntegrity platform to begin accessing the adolescent health modules. Work through the sessions at your own pace and revisit topics whenever needed to support your professional development and day-to-day work with young people.
Who is this programme suitable for?
This course is designed for a wide range of professionals working with young people, including:
- Health visitors
- Nurses
- General practitioners
- Family practitioners
- Paediatricians
- School health professionals
The programme supports anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of adolescent health and improve outcomes for young people. Whether you are new to adolescent healthcare or refreshing your knowledge, the course provides practical, evidence-informed learning that supports effective communication, health promotion and clinical care.
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