Primary Care Pediatric Post-Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

The Primary Care Pediatric Post-Graduate Certificate program equips nurses with advanced knowledge and skills in pediatric care. Through coursework and residency, students gain expertise in pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, and advanced practice nursing. Graduates are prepared for board certification and careers in primary care settings, providing comprehensive care to pediatric patients.

Program Outline

Outline:

Content:

The Primary Care Pediatric Post-Graduate Certificate program prepares students to provide advanced nursing care to pediatric patients in primary care settings. The program includes coursework in pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, pediatric health, and advanced practice nursing.

Structure:

The program consists of a minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework and 8 credit hours of residency.

Course Schedule:

The program is offered on a part-time basis, with courses typically offered in the evenings and on weekends.

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

• NURSE 6518 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits): This course provides an overview of the pathophysiology of common diseases and conditions seen in advanced nursing practice.
• NURSE 6520 Pharmacology For Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits): This course covers the principles of pharmacology and the use of medications in advanced nursing practice.
• NURSE 6524 Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits): This course provides an overview of the principles and techniques of health assessment for advanced nursing practice.
• NURSE 6530 Introduction to Diagnostic Reasoning (3 credits): This course introduces the principles and techniques of diagnostic reasoning for advanced nursing practice.
• NURSE 6743 Pediatric Health I: Acute and Chronic Care (4 credits): This course provides an overview of the assessment and management of acute and chronic health conditions in pediatric patients.
• NURSE 6744 Pediatric Health II: Comprehensive Primary Care (4 credits): This course provides an overview of the assessment and management of common health conditions in pediatric patients in a primary care setting.
• NURSE 6954 Advanced Practice Nursing: Practicum I (2-4 credits): This course provides supervised clinical experience in advanced nursing practice.
• NURSE 6955 Advanced Practice Nursing: Practicum II (2-4 credits): This course provides supervised clinical experience in advanced nursing practice.
• NURSE 7954 Advanced Practice Nursing: Practicum III (2-4 credits): This course provides supervised clinical experience in advanced nursing practice.

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including exams, quizzes, assignments, and clinical evaluations.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in pediatric nursing. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, simulations, and clinical experiences.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to take board certification exams in the advanced practice role and population for which they have been prepared. Graduates may work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices.