Professional Diploma in Paediatrics
Duration: 9 Months
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
€3,600
A wealth of evidence now shows that the healthy foetus, newborn and child enjoy better health as an adult. The care of infants, children and young people often form a large part of a doctor’s caseload, yet newly qualified doctors are often ill-equipped to provide comprehensive child-centred medical care and doctors considering entering speciality training in paediatrics soon realise that children are not simply small adults. Assessing an ill child is an art.
Programme Details
This 9-month RCPI Diploma in Paedatrics for physicians is very popular and is always oversubscribed. It welcomes 600+ students per annum.
This RCPI Diploma in Paediatrics is a rich, engaging taught programme ideal for upskilling practising physicians with high paediatric caseloads or preparing those at early stage of paediatric specialism.
The NPS score for this programme is 80+. An NPS is the Net Promoter Score which refers to how likely a participant on the programme is to recommend the course to a colleague or friend. A score of 80+ is exceptional and speaks volumes about the calibre of the online content, tutors and student experience.
Drawing on the expertise of local and international experts in Paediatrics, the programme provides graduates with advanced knowledge and skills to enhance the health and wellbeing of children.
Professional diploma: 9 months (part-time)
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
Established in 1654, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a world-leading postgraduate medical training college dedicated to ensuring that doctors have the skills to provide patients with the best possible care.
Why Royal College of Physicians of Ireland?
- Helping doctors reach their full potential since 1654
- Largest postgraduate medical college in Ireland
- Prestigious world-recognised brand
A world-class student experience
Developed by world-leading paediatric specialists, this programme provides an unparalleled online education experience, blending self-directed learning with tutor-led team-based learning. Students will interact and engage in:
Weekly synchronous online tutorials throughout the course
Highly interactive content and tutor-moderated discussion forums
Reflective exercises to test your thinking and learning application
Who is the programme aimed at?
The programme is aimed at general practitioners, family physicians and those at the beginning of speciality training.
Programme Overview
The professional diploma in paediatrics programme blends self-directed learning and Tutor-led group learning. Throughout the programme, you'll engage in: online group tutorials, tutor-moderated discussion forums, interactive case studies, and reflective exercises. The programme is broken down into the following modules:
History Taking and General Examination
The Critically Ill Child
Respiratory Symptoms (Wheeze and asthma, Viral Respiratory Tract Infection and Pneumonia)
Respiratory Symptoms & ENT (Otitis Media and Mastoiditis, Assessment of Stridor - Epiglottitis, Croup and Tonsillitis)
Common Skin Conditions
Skin Infections and Skin Presentation of Systemic Diseases
Normal Developmental Milestones, Cerebral Palsy, Complications of Preterm and Low Birth Weight Babies
Head Shape and Size, Hearing, Vision and Squint
Sleep, ASD/ADHD
Your Dedicated Tutors
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A truly global programme
Developed by international paediatric experts. Participants from across the globe (70+ nationalities) study together, learning from each other's experiences and challenges.
World-leading healthcare faculty
Our tutor faculty comprise world-leading paediatric practitioners. They are not academics but practicing consultants working at the coalface of paediatric care.
Easy-to-use online student portal
The student learning environment is accessible anytime, anywhere on any device designed with the busy clinician in mind.
A world-class online learning experience
The programme is a truly transformative user experience. The content is rich, compelling, engaging and innovative. It includes interactive video, 2D & 3D animations, medical imagery and instructional competency-focused pedagogy.
A World Leading Brand
Est. in 1654, the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is one of the most prestigious postgraduate medical training bodies in the world.
Enhance your CV, boost your career
An RCPI Diploma can help early-stage physicians secure coveted consultancy training positions. The qualification can also aid established physicians become physicians with a special interest or expanded role.
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