Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics (PGDipPaed)
Medicine
A course by
University of Auckland
A professional postgraduate diploma for doctors and nurse practitioners, equipping you with advanced skills and knowledge in paediatric medicine for clinical application.
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply evidence-based knowledge in paediatrics
Integrate the latest research and practices in paediatric medicine for clinical decision-making and care.
Enhance clinical skills for paediatric presentations
Develop advanced practical skills to address common and urgent clinical scenarios in paediatric medicine.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics (PGDipPaed) is designed for medical professionals seeking contemporary and evidence-based knowledge in paediatrics. The programme develops both theoretical and practical skills required to address a range of common and urgent paediatric clinical presentations. Students learn to integrate the latest paediatric research into clinical practice, with an emphasis on equitable health outcomes for Māori and Pacific communities, and work in interdisciplinary contexts.
Course Content
- PAEDS 714 Emergency Paediatrics
- PAEDS 705 Neonate and Infant Health
- PAEDS 706 Paediatric Care (Toddler-Adolescent)
- PAEDS 707A/B Paediatric Clinical Portfolio
- 6-month paediatric attachment (ideally concurrent with Clinical Portfolio PAEDS 707A/B)
- Application of latest evidence-based paediatric knowledge to clinical settings
- Interdisciplinary work with other health professionals
Entry Requirements
Medical degree or qualification as a nurse practitioner
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