Paediatric Emergency Medicine Online PGCert

Program Overview

This online Paediatric Emergency Medicine program provides a comprehensive overview of pediatric emergency care, covering topics such as research fundamentals, infant and adolescent care, and neurological and hematological issues. Through lectures, discussions, and case studies, participants gain knowledge and skills essential for careers in emergency medicine, including emergency medicine physicians, nurses, and paramedics. The program requires 40 hours of contact time and 110 hours of self-directed study over 8-10 months.

Program Outline

Outline:

Modules:

• Fundamentals of Research
• The Young Infant/Neonate and the Adolescent
• The Child with a Respiratory or Cardiovascular Problem
• The Child with a Neurological or Haematological Problem

Assessment:

Module 1

will be a short answer question (70%) and MCQs (30%)

Modules 2-4

For each module:

• Answer 8 forum questions out of 20
• Comments on the other 12 threads
• Complete a mid-module assignment (20%) and final assignment (80%)

Teaching:

Careers:

Job titles

associated with the Paediatric Emergency Medicine industry, include:

• Emergency Medicine Physician
• Paediatric Emergency Department Nurse
• Paediatric Intensive Care Nurse
• Trauma Nurse
• Flight Nurse
• Paramedic

Other:

The program is 40 hours contact time and 110 hours self-directed study, with modules delivered over 8 weeks and 4 weeks, respectively. The program is delivered over 8 to 10 months, depending on intake date.