Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics)

Overview

• Gain specialised competencies for advanced paediatric physiotherapy practice
• Graduate with expertise to pursue specialised career opportunities
• Develop skills in assessment, intervention, and care for children across various conditions

The Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) equips students with a strong foundation for a rewarding career in child health. Upon completion of this course, you should have the clinical competencies and specialised skills to practice paediatric physiotherapy at an advanced level.

As a paediatric physiotherapist, you will be qualified to provide essential assessment, intervention, and care for children from infancy to adolescence, across various conditions, including muscular, skeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory. This qualification provides you with a thorough understanding of the tenets of paediatric physiotherapy, enabling you to embrace new opportunities and pursue particular career paths.

Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Physiotherapy careers

You will graduate with a range of varied career options across numerous paediatric healthcare settings, including:

• Major paediatric hospitals
• Trauma centres
• Specialised community rehabilitation centres
• Private paediatric physiotherapy practices
• School-based therapy programs
• Early intervention and developmental care services

Further study

The Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) will support students to strategically align their learning with established competencies required towards industry-recognised paediatric physiotherapy professional titling. Additionally, this course can design your career as relevant for both local and international contexts.

Upon completion, you will meet the entry requirements for the Master of Physiotherapy (Paediatrics), allowing you to further advance your expertise and career opportunities in areas of paediatric physiotherapy practice.