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Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing (SC-PAEN)
Specialist CertificateYear: 2026 Delivered: Online
About this course
Contact
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Principal Coordinator
Annabelle Santos
Overview
| Award title | Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2026 — Parkville |
| CRICOS code | This course is not available to international students who require a student visa (subclass 500) to study in Australia. |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | Non-AQF |
| Credit points | 25 credit points |
| Duration | 6 months part-time |
The Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing is a 25-credit point, part-time, coursework program conducted over two terms. It consists of two core 12.5 credit point online subjects.
The program is targeted towards nurses who are beginning in the specialty of paediatric nursing. The course is based on the latest evidence and best practice guidelines leading to high quality care for sick paediatric patients and their families.
The Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing can also lead into the Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing which requires completion of the additional 2 speciality subjects
Last updated: 19 November 2025