Duration
1 year part time
Mode (Location)
Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)
Intake
March
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $24,496 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Career outcomes
Overview
- Equip yourself with a strong foundation for a rewarding career in child health
- Expand your expertise in managing a wide range of paediatric conditions
- Open doors to specialised roles focused on young people's unique needs
Develop advanced skills in assessing, caring for, and providing interventions for children from infancy through adolescence. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the core principles of paediatric physiotherapy, including musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory domains. This specialised qualification offers a strong foundation in these essential areas of paediatric practice.
Career outcomes of the Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics)
On completion of the course, graduates will be able to demonstrate:
- Advanced anatomy, physiology and pathology knowledge applied to paediatrics
- Latest evidence base informing cutting-edge paediatric physiotherapy practice
- Advanced clinical skills and techniques for paediatric physiotherapy
- Strategies to champion evidence-based paediatric physiotherapy practice
The Graduate Certificate opens the door to new opportunities, such as:
- Senior positions at major paediatric hospitals
- Placements in trauma centres
- Specialised positions in community rehabilitation centres