Professional Certificate of Child and Adolescent Health
Gain an introduction to managing common health conditions seen in children and adolescents.
CPD
Delivery
Fully online
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anywhere
Duration
78 hours
Self-paced
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Overview
Understand common medical presentations in your young patients, from mental health and child safety issues through to dermatological conditions and long-term health problems.
Who it is for and what you will learn:
This course is perfect for practitioners with no to little training in this area.
Explore medical conditions and concerns pertinent to children and adolescents.
This course is for medical doctors, International Medical Graduates, registered nurses, and degree-qualified health professionals.
CPD-accredited and university-assured.
Learning outcomes
Be better equipped to provide early identification and intervention of developmental, behavioural, and physical health issues in children to improve patient outcomes and reduce risk of more serious problems.
Provide holistic family health care.
Learn strategies to promote healthy development.
Prevent common medical problems arising in youths.
Coordinate care with paediatric specialists and learn when referral is appropriate for complex issues.
Manage common GP presentations such as neonatal care, asthma, vaccinations, Autism, ADHD, bites, and long-term conditions.
Course contents
Bites: Animals, snakes and insects
Discover critical knowledge for managing bites and stings with the "Bites: Spiders, Snakes, and Insects" course. This comprehensive program equips healthcare professionals with the tools to identify, assess, and treat reactions from venomous and non-venomous bites. Gain insights into insect-transmitted diseases, life-threatening reactions like anaphylaxis, and first aid for snake bites. With practical case studies, dermoscopic imagery, and evidence-based approaches, this course ensures confidence in handling dermatological emergencies caused by arachnids, insects, and reptiles.
Managing long term childhood conditions
Managing long term childhood conditions
The "Managing Long-Term Childhood Conditions" course offers healthcare professionals the knowledge and tools to effectively support children with chronic illnesses. Covering common childhood conditions like asthma, allergies, and developmental disorders, the course emphasizes a family-centered approach to care. Through practical frameworks, such as the FAMILY mnemonic, case studies, and communication strategies, participants will learn to manage complex consultations, develop treatment plans, and engage allied health professionals. This course also highlights the importance of early intervention, education, and family dynamics in promoting positive outcomes.
Childhood Vaccination
Care of the neonate
Assessment of the sick child
Asthma and other respiratory conditions in Child and Adolescent
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
Meet your instructors
Dr Simon Shingler
MBChB(Hons) FRNZCGP
Dr Simon Shingler
Dr Simon Shingler has been in general practice since 2013 and has a special interest in paediatrics.
Dr Vaishali Bhalerao
MBBS MD DGO FRANZCOG
Dr Vaishali Bhalerao
Doctor, Royal Hobart Hospital
Beginning her medical career in Mumbai, India, Dr Vaishali Bhalerao has 22 years of knowledge and experience to impart. She completed her master's degree and went on to establish her own private practice, which she ran successfully for 15 years. During this period she also worked as Associate Professor in a state government hospital.
Before coming to Australia, Dr Bhalerao worked in one of the NHS hospital in the UK and since arriving in Australia in 2011 she has worked in various hospitals in Tasmania and Victoria including Mercy Werribee Hospital and Sunshine Hospital.
Dr Kate Moriarty
FRACGP
Dr Kate Moriarty
Bachelor of Medicine (honours), Fellowship of the RACGP and a Diploma in Child Health.
Dr Kate Moriarty works in private general practice in Port Macquarie, Australia, where she is also a supervisor of GP registrars and of medical students. She is a senior lecturer for UNSW Rural Clinical School, Port Macquarie campus. She has special interests in women’s health and medical education.
She holds a Bachelor of Medicine (honours), Fellowship of the RACGP and a Diploma in Child Health.
Dr Valia Francis
FRACGP MBBS BSci(Neuroscience) DCH DRCOG
Dr Valia Francis
General practitioner
Dr Evangelia (Valia) Francis enjoys all aspects of General Practice but is especially interested in skin medicine, women's health and medicine of the elderly.
Originally from the coastal town of Kavala in Greece, Dr Francis is involved in teaching medical students as a Conjoint Lecturer in the Rural Medical School of Port Macquarie as well as teaching registrars. It is a very fulfilling aspect of her work that has been greatly inspired and supported by the senior educators at her practice.
When not at work, Dr Francis tries to fight waves with surf or paddle boards (so far they always win!), is training hard to become the next MasterChef winner, and enjoys reading books and learning new languages.
Dr Valia Francis
FRACGP MBBS BSci(Neuroscience) DCH DRCOG
Dr Valia Francis
General practitioner
Dr Evangelia (Valia) Francis enjoys all aspects of General Practice but is especially interested in skin medicine, women's health and medicine of the elderly.
Originally from the coastal town of Kavala in Greece, Dr Francis is involved in teaching medical students as a Conjoint Lecturer in the Rural Medical School of Port Macquarie as well as teaching registrars. It is a very fulfilling aspect of her work that has been greatly inspired and supported by the senior educators at her practice.
When not at work, Dr Francis tries to fight waves with surf or paddle boards (so far they always win!), is training hard to become the next MasterChef winner, and enjoys reading books and learning new languages.
Dr Edmond Ng
FRACGP
Dr Edmond Ng
Medical Educator
Dr Edmond Ng has over 30 years of international clinical practice and has published clinical research in a wide variety of medical fields. Dr Ng has been a Medical Educator-cum-Examiner for National University of Singapore, University of Melbourne, Monash University and Edith Cowan University. He is currently a Medical Educator for the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) to provide remedial training and education for doctors in Australia.
Dr Edmond Ng
FRACGP
Dr Edmond Ng
Medical Educator
Dr Edmond Ng has over 30 years of international clinical practice and has published clinical research in a wide variety of medical fields. Dr Ng has been a Medical Educator-cum-Examiner for National University of Singapore, University of Melbourne, Monash University and Edith Cowan University. He is currently a Medical Educator for the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) to provide remedial training and education for doctors in Australia.
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CPD Accreditation and Activities
Accredited CPD activities in this certificate
Each module in this certificate is an RACGP and ACRRM approved CPD activity. The certificate provides 50 hours of CPD for medical professionals in Australia.*
| RACGP Activity Number | ACRRM Activity Number | Activity Title | Education Hours | Performance Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408259 | 38767 | Bites: Animals, snakes and insects | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| 788767 | 38234 | Managing long term childhood conditions | 4.5 | 6.0 |
| 502648 | 38196 | Childhood Vaccination | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| 992831 | 38248 | Care of the neonate | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| 992842 | 38249 | Assessment of the sick child | 4.5 | 6.0 |
| 992855 | 38250 | Asthma and other respiratory conditions in Child and Adolescent | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| 852878 | 38236 | Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| 852567 | 38338 | Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| Total hours | 32.0 | 46.0 | ||
*When the optional outcome measurement activity (minimum 5 hours) is completed. See our FAQs for more information about annual CPD requirements.
View the CPD Hours for all HealthCert Education activities.
Outcome measurement
The purpose of outcome measurement activities is to improve your clinical confidence in managing an identified learning gap. Outcome measurement activities are not a requirement of our Professional Certificate of Advanced Certificate courses; they are a requirement for Australian CPD purposes.
HealthCert Education provides a variety of outcome measurements activities to suit your needs:
Outcome Improvement Activities relating to specific topics within a course. They are designed to examine current clinical care, align clinical practice with best practice standards, and identify opportunities for improvement. These activities are accredited with RACGP and ACRRM.
Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) options on a specific topic or your identified area. A generic template and guides are provided. PDSAs are self-submitted activities.
Additional activities with guides include Test Measurement, Pathology Results, Practice Meetings, Peer Review, Practice Accreditation, Project Management, Student Supervision, and Pick your own topics (General Practice and Log Book methods). These are self-submitted activities.
Entry Requirements
The Professional Certificate of Child & Adolescent Health is tailored for medical doctors who wish to improve patient outcomes by managing common child health issues in general practice. This qualification is stage one of the Professional Diploma of Child & Adolescent Health pathway.
The courses are suitable for physicians and degree-qualified medical practitioners, including registered nurses. There are no prerequisites.
Participants do not have to pass an IELTS test but, as the courses are delivered in English, proficiency in listening, reading and writing English is assumed. Participants will require access to a computer/laptop, an internet connection and a basic level of technology proficiency to access and navigate the online learning portal.
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
Professionally recognised qualifications and prior studies may be recognised for entry into this course if the learning outcomes match exactly. Please ask a HealthCert Education Advisor for an individual assessment of your prior qualifications and experience.
Certification
This certificate course meets the minimum 50 hours CPD annual requirement across all three mandatory CPD activity types, provided an outcome measurement activity with a minimum of five hours is completed. You may use an optional HealthCert outcome measurement activity or develop your own.
Outcome measurement activities are not a requirement of Professional or Advanced Certificates.
Upon successful completion of the exam, course participants will receive a Professional Certificate of Child & Adolescent Health and CPD hours.
This certificate course:
Is quality-assured by Bond University.
Qualifies for CPD hours from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
Qualifies for CPD hours from the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
Is recognised by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP).
Qualifies for professional development recognition for recertification CPD towards the RANZCOG Certificate / Diploma / Advanced diploma program.
Is recognised by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP). The HKCFP recognises all courses endorsed by the RACGP. Hours are calculated differently.
Is a self-submitted activity in Dubai. The number of CPD hours must be stated on the certificate. Please contact PLD@dhcr.gov.ae for more information.
Is a self-submitted activity in the UK. CPD events overseas, applicable to a doctor’s scope of practice, may be submitted for revalidation. Please confirm with your Responsible Officer.
Is a self-submitted activity in Canada through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Contact mainprocredits@cfpc.ca for more information.
Meets World Federation of Medical Education standards.
Pathways
Professional Diploma Pathway
This course is the first stage of the Professional Diploma of Child & Adolescent Health pathway. The education pathway is: Professional Certificate of Child & Adolescent Health > Advanced Certificate of Child & Adolescent Health > and the Professional Diploma of Child & Adolescent Health (coming soon).
University quality-assured and CPD-accredited education provider
This organisation is an RACGP-accredited CPD provider under the RACGP CPD Program.
Frequently asked questions
What are the costs and payment options of the course?
Fees will vary based on the program and study option selected (fully online vs online + optional practical workshop). Payments can be made upfront or in monthly instalments. Special rates and various payment options are available. GP registrars and doctors in training enjoy a scholarship of up to $500. Talk to us to learn more.
What is the Alumni Support Program?
Completion of any HealthCert course or attendance at an event will enable you to access the HealthCert Alumni Program which includes:
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Access to special alumni rates for new courses when they are released.
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Special alumni price for HealthCert Conferences.
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Exclusive advanced access to HealthCert events.
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Regular Alumni Webinars pertaining to the course(s) you have attended. These will provide content review of the course and an opportunity to discuss case studies.
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Access to the video lectures as seen during the course(s) that you have attended.
How will I receive my certificate?
HealthCert Education is pleased to issue digital credentials for alumni. Digital credentials are a permanent online record of your successful completion of a HealthCert course and are issued to all course participants in addition to PDF certificates. If you are based in Australia, you also have the option to order a hard copy of your digital certificate for a small additional fee.
How long will the course take to complete?
The recommended study duration of this certificate course is listed at the top of this page. The estimated duration includes study of the pre-course activities and readings, online lectures, live tutorials, and online assessment. This self-paced course offers the flexibility of 100% online study in your own time, at your own pace, in your own home or office, with no mandatory face-to-face requirements. You are not required to be online at specific times but can view and replay video lectures at your convenience.
Is this course recognised in my country?
All HealthCert courses meet World Federation of Medical Education standards. This certificate course qualifies for CPD hours from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in Australia. It is recognised by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) in New Zealand. It is recognised by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP) in China. It is a self-submitted activity in Dubai and the United Kingdom. It is a self-submitted activity through the College of Family Physicians in Canada. If you live or work outside one of the above-mentioned countries, please contact us on admin@healthcert.com to discuss whether this course can be recognised in your country.
Cancellation policy: What happens if I can't attend a practical workshop?
Course/workshop cancellations and transfers policy
Should you be unable to attend a course or practical workshop you have registered for, please inform us asap at admin@healthcert.com so we can make your place available to waitlisted doctors.
Charges may apply for course/workshop cancellations and/or transfers. Click here for details.
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