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Program Requirements
**NEW PROGRAM**
The Graduate Certificate in Theory in Pediatrics prepares students to acquire the theoretical knowledge required to subsequently complete clinical courses in the Graduate Diploma in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. This program is designed for students who previously completed a master's degree in nursing (equivalent to the 平特五不中 M.Sc.A in a nursing program) but have not completed any nurse practitioner theory or clinical courses. Students should complete 6-12 credits in preparatory theory courses prior to entry into the Graduate Certificate program (the specific number of preparatory courses required will depend on courses completed during their master's degree). Students should consult with the program Academic Adviser prior to applying.
Required Courses (15 credits)
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NUR2 645 Pharmacology for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (3 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Advanced concepts in pharmacology which will provide students with knowledge of basic pharmacologic concepts, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. Drug therapy considerations in pediatric population taking into account chronic disease states and altered hepatic and renal function.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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NUR2 682 Reasoning in Pediatrics 3 (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Advanced nursing concepts in pediatric neurology, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology and dermatology. Students will learn the pathophysiology, investigation and management of pediatric neurologic, ophthalmologic, otorhinolaryngologic and dermatologic disorders.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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NUR2 683 Reasoning in Pediatrics 4 (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Advanced nursing concepts in pediatric cardiovascular medicine, pneumology, and metabolism. Students will learn the pathophysiology, investigation and management of pediatric cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic disorders.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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NUR2 684 Reasoning in Pediatrics 5 (4 credits)
Overview
Nursing : Advanced nursing concepts in pediatric mental health & psychiatry, nephrology & urology, hemato-oncology and gastroenterology. Students will learn the pathophysiology, investigation and management of pediatric mental health & psychiatric, nephrologic & urologic, hemato-oncologic and gastroenterologic disorders.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Faculty of Medicine—2017-2018 (last updated Aug. 23, 2017) (disclaimer)
