Program Overview

Specialist Certificate in the Management of Paediatric Patients

Overview

The Specialist Certificate in the Management of Paediatric Patients is a part-time course designed for established optometrists seeking to continue their professional development and build skills in the developmental, visual, and educational issues relevant to paediatric optometry. This online course covers central issues in the field of paediatric optometry, with the aim of developing the capacity for effective management of paediatric patients, including co-management with other professionals involved in paediatric care.

Course Details

• Course code: SC-MPP
• Duration: 6 months part-time
• Location: Online
• Fees: AUD $7,024 (2025 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available.

Who is this Course For?

This course is designed for already-qualified optometrists looking to advance their existing skills and knowledge. This course does not carry professional accreditation and is not a pathway to professional registration as an optometrist. International students are welcome to study this course, but please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and it is not registered with CRICOS.

Pathways

The Specialist Certificate provides 25 credit points towards the Master of Clinical Optometry, the University of Melbourne's premier course for established optometrists. Other components of the Master of Clinical Optometry can be undertaken separately as Specialist Certificates:

• Specialist Certificate in Anterior and Dry Eye Disorders
• Specialist Certificate in Glaucoma and Retinal Disease
• Specialist Certificate in the Management of Contact Lens Patients
• Specialist Certificate in the Management of Low Vision Patients
• Specialist Certificate in the Management of Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders.

Related Study Areas

• Health
• Health sciences
• Optometry and vision sciences
• Science

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points

You will also gain accredited continuing professional development (CPD) points as you study and work towards the Masters qualification. CPD points are relevant to practitioners based in Australia or New Zealand. Suitably qualified overseas candidates are also welcome to apply.