Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics and Child Health is a part-time programme delivered online over nine months.
Progression to the Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics and Child Health (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
A student who subsequently wishes to progress to the Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics and Child Health must complete the programme within 5 academic years from the date of successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate Examinations.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| PC6001 | Newborn Health and Child Development | 10 |
| PC6002 | The Febrile Child | 5 |
| PC6003 | Evidence-Based Management of Common Paediatric Presentations | 10 |
| PC6004 | Acute Injury in Children | 5 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics and Child Health (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Outline a systematic approach to new-born and infant clinical assessment.
- Define the principles of managing common illnesses in infants and children.
- Describe the principles of assessing and managing a febrile child with reference to sepsis.
- Outline the roles and responsibilities of the multi-disciplinary team in child health.
- Describe the assessment and management of accidental and non-accidental injuries in children.
