A postgraduate diploma in pediatrics is a professional course targeted toward medical background persons who have a motivation for advanced education and training in pediatric medicine. A postgraduate diploma in pediatrics is involved with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of medical conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. The students attending this course will acquire advanced knowledge and practical skills that need to be achieved in pediatric practices.
Pediatric assessment and examination
Diagnostic procedures (e.g., lumbar puncture)
Pediatric pharmacology
Pediatric resuscitation
Child development assessment
Clinical rotations in pediatric wards
Case presentations and discussions
Bedside teaching and mentoring