Program Overview

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Introduction to the Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics and Child Health

The Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics and Child Health is a part-time, online course designed for healthcare professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of paediatrics and child health. This course is the first of three courses providing postgraduate training in Paediatrics and Child Health at University College Cork (UCC).

Course Outline

The Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics and Child Health consists of four modules worth 30 credits. The modules are:

• 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)

Course Practicalities

This course is delivered entirely online and constitutes a suite of three courses providing postgraduate training in paediatrics to doctors in speciality training (GP or paediatric), nurses, and allied health professionals who wish to sub-specialise. The online PG Certificate consists of four modules worth 30 credits. Students who complete the Certificate may progress to the Diploma (additional four modules worth 30 credits) which builds on the knowledge base gained in the Certificate with an emphasis on research methods and reflective practice in childhood neurodisability, chronic disease and adolescent medicine.

Why Choose This Course

The UCC Department of Paediatrics & Child Health provides excellent online teaching which has helped students to maximise their learning at the postgraduate level. This is the only fully online postgraduate programme in child health in Ireland with University accreditation and includes the option to proceed to MSc level.

Requirements

1. A primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in a relevant health care discipline such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, speech and language, physiotherapy, and dietetics.
2. Ideally applicants should have at least one year's practical experience in their area of qualification. Applicants who do not hold a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) may also be accepted under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) subject to review of their training and professional experience. An interview may also be required under these circumstances.

Fees and Costs

The EU fee for this course is Part-time: €3,200. The Non-EU fee for this course is Part-time: €7,500.

How to Apply

To apply for this course, please check the opening and closing dates for the application process. The UCC online application portal usually opens around mid-October. Gather the required documents, including scanned copies of supporting documents, and apply online through the UCC website.

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Placement or Study Abroad Information

The UCC Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and Masters in Paediatrics and Child Health will provide students with the skills and knowledge to apply for opportunities abroad. There is no work placement in this programme, but candidates should ideally be working in clinical practice.

Skills and Careers Information

In today's competitive workforce, higher professional qualifications are an essential part of development and career advancement. This Certificate in Paediatrics and Child Health will provide students with the skills and competencies required to confidently care for children in their respective field. The course will be particularly useful for:

• Doctors completing membership exams and applying for paediatric higher specialist training
• GPs wishing to specialise in child health
• Allied Health Professionals wishing to specialise to clinical specialist level
• Nurses wishing to specialise to clinical nurse specialist level or managerial paediatric posts

Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics and Child Health

The Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics and Child Health is designed to deepen students' understanding of effective Paediatrics and Child Health approaches. The Diploma course consists of four modules worth 30 credits:

• MH6036: Research in Clinical Practice (10 credits)
• PC6006: Chronic Illness in Children (5 credits)
• PC6007: Adolescent Medicine (10 credits)
• PC6008: Neurodisability in Children (5 credits)

MSc in Paediatrics and Child Health

The MSc in Paediatrics and Child Health is designed to support students as they apply what they have learned to research. Students will be supported by UCC faculty as they design, implement, and analyse their MSc dissertation research. The MSc course consists of one module worth 30 credits:

• PC6009: Dissertation in Paediatrics and Child Health (30 credits)