Graduate Coursework

Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics)

  • Course code: GC-PHTYPAE
Clock
Duration
1 year part time
Location
Mode (Location)
Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)
Calendar-month
Intake
Dollar
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