Postgraduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics)

The Postgraduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) is offered to physiotherapists who wish to enhance their knowledge and clinical management skills as a means of improving professional practice in paediatrics.

Course Structure

The Postgraduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) is taught over four (4) full-time weeks in an intensive teaching block.   Over the remainder of the semester, assignments are submitted and clinical practice placements are completed.

Subjects

See List of Subjects for Paediatrics

Generic Skills

• a capacity for self-directed learning and the motivation for life-long independent learning.
• an advanced level of oral and written communication.
• an ability to critically evaluate and synthesise research literature.
• a capacity to manage competing demands on time.
• an appreciation of the team approach to learning in complex areas.

Specific Skills

• an advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology applied to a specialist physiotherapy area.
• an advanced understanding of the recent knowledge base in a specialist physiotherapy area.
• advanced clinical skills and techniques applicable to a specialist physiotherapy area.
• an ability to promote evidence-based practice in a specialist physiotherapy area.