The Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics and Child Health is a part-time programme delivered online over nine months.

Students must satisfactorily complete modules to the value of 30 credits.

Core modules
PC6001 Newborn Health and Child Development (10 credits)
PC6002 The Febrile Child (5 credits)
PC6003 Evidence-Based Management of Common Paediatric Presentations (10 credits)
PC6004 Acute Injury in Children (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

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 must complete the programme within 5 academic years from the date of successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate Examinations.

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.