Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics)

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

On completion of the course graduates should be able to demonstrate:

• Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology applied to a specialist physiotherapy area
• 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

On completion of the course graduates should be able to demonstrate:

• 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; and
• An ability to promote evidence-based practice in a specialist physiotherapy area.

The Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) equips students with a strong foundation for a rewarding career in child health.

Students of this course will enhance their skills in the assessment and care of, and intervention for, children from infancy to adolescence. Gain a thorough understanding of the tenets of paediatric physiotherapy, including muscular, skeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory, in this world-class course.

The structure of materials have been specifically designed to ensure it causes minimal disruption to the workloads of already practicing physiotherapists.