PG Diploma in Pediatric Medicine

Course Prerequisite(s)

Please note that this course has the following prerequisites which must be completed before it can be accessed
Fellowship in Pediatric Medicine

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PG Diploma in Pediatric Medicine

Course Description : The PG Diploma in Pediatric Medicine is an extensive online program designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to specialize in pediatric healthcare. This curriculum covers essential areas of pediatric medicine, including growth and development, common pediatric illnesses, emergency care, and specialized fields such as pediatric cardiology and neonatology. The course aims to prepare participants to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to children from infancy through adolescence.

Duration of the Course : One Year

Course Structure : The course is divided into 12 modules over 52 weeks, covering essential topics in pediatric
medicine.

Certification : Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a PG Diploma Certificate in
Pediatric Medicine, demonstrating their expertise and commitment to advancing their
knowledge and skills in pediatric healthcare.

To understand the principles of normal and abnormal child growth and development.
To gain knowledge about the diagnosis and management of common pediatric illnesses.
To develop skills in pediatric emergency care and critical care.
To explore specialized areas within pediatric medicine.
To promote evidence-based practice and research in pediatric healthcare.
To foster communication skills and ethical practice in pediatric care.

Course Content

Module 1: Growth and Development (Weeks 1-4)

Week 1: Principles of Growth and Development

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Week 2: Milestones in Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional Development

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Week 3: Growth Disorders

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Week 4: Developmental Assessments

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Module 2: Nutrition and Metabolism (Weeks 5-8)

Module 3: Common Pediatric Illnesses (Weeks 9-16)

Week 9: Respiratory Disorders (e.g., asthma, bronchiolitis)

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Week 10: Gastrointestinal Disorders (e.g., GERD, diarrhea)

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Week 11: Infectious Diseases (e.g., measles, mumps)

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Week 12: Immunization and Preventive Care

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Week 13: Pediatric Dermatology

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Week 14: Pediatric Nephrology (e.g., UTIs, nephrotic syndrome)

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Week 15: Pediatric Endocrinology (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disorders)

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Week 16: Pediatric Neurology (e.g., seizures, developmental delay)

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Module 4: Pediatric Emergencies (Weeks 17-20)

Module 5: Pediatric Cardiology (Weeks 21-24)

Module 6: Pediatric Pulmonology (Weeks 25-28)

Module 7: Neonatology (Weeks 29-32)

Module 8: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (Weeks 33-36)

Module 9: Pediatric Rheumatology (Weeks 37-40)

Module 10: Pediatric Surgery (Weeks 41-44)

Module 11: Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health (Weeks 45-48)

Module 12: Research and Evidence-Based Medicine (Weeks 49-52)

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PG Diploma in Pediatric Medicine

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Course Content

Module 1: Growth and Development (Weeks 1-4)

Week 1: Principles of Growth and Development

Week 2: Milestones in Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional Development

Week 3: Growth Disorders

Week 4: Developmental Assessments

Module 2: Nutrition and Metabolism (Weeks 5-8)

Week 5: Pediatric Nutrition Basics

Week 6: Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding

Week 7: Nutritional Disorders (e.g., obesity, malnutrition)

Week 8: Metabolic Disorders

Module 3: Common Pediatric Illnesses (Weeks 9-16)

Week 9: Respiratory Disorders (e.g., asthma, bronchiolitis)

Week 10: Gastrointestinal Disorders (e.g., GERD, diarrhea)

Week 11: Infectious Diseases (e.g., measles, mumps)

Week 12: Immunization and Preventive Care

Week 13: Pediatric Dermatology

Week 14: Pediatric Nephrology (e.g., UTIs, nephrotic syndrome)

Week 15: Pediatric Endocrinology (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disorders)

Week 16: Pediatric Neurology (e.g., seizures, developmental delay)

Module 4: Pediatric Emergencies (Weeks 17-20)

Week 17: Basic Life Support and Advanced Pediatric Life Support

Week 18: Management of Common Pediatric Emergencies

Week 19: Trauma and Accident Care in Children

Week 20: Poisoning and Toxicology

Module 5: Pediatric Cardiology (Weeks 21-24)

Week 21: Congenital Heart Diseases

Week 22: Acquired Heart Diseases

Week 23: Pediatric ECG Interpretation

Week 24: Management of Pediatric Cardiac Conditions

Module 6: Pediatric Pulmonology (Weeks 25-28)

Week 25: Asthma and Chronic Respiratory Diseases

Week 26: Cystic Fibrosis

Week 27: Pediatric Sleep Disorders

Week 28: Pulmonary Function Testing

Module 7: Neonatology (Weeks 29-32)

Week 29: Neonatal Resuscitation

Week 30: Common Neonatal Conditions

Week 31: Neonatal Intensive Care

Week 32: Breastfeeding and Newborn Care

Module 8: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (Weeks 33-36)

Week 33: Common Pediatric Hematologic Disorders

Week 34: Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma

Week 35: Solid Tumors in Children

Week 36: Bone Marrow Transplantation

Module 9: Pediatric Rheumatology (Weeks 37-40)

Week 37: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Week 38: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Week 39: Vasculitis in Children

Week 40: Management of Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases

Module 10: Pediatric Surgery (Weeks 41-44)

Week 41: Common Pediatric Surgical Conditions

Week 42: Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Week 43: Pediatric Anesthesia

Week 44: Minimally Invasive Surgery in Children

Module 11: Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health (Weeks 45-48)

Week 45: Common Pediatric Psychiatric Disorders

Week 46: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Week 47: ADHD and Learning Disabilities

Week 48: Counseling and Behavioral Therapy

Module 12: Research and Evidence-Based Medicine (Weeks 49-52)

Week 49: Research Methodology

Week 50: Critical Appraisal of Literature

Week 51: Designing and Conducting Clinical Research

Week 52: Ethical Issues in Pediatric Research

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