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Program Requirements
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 91社区 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: Winter 2020
Instructors: Masse, Linda (Winter)
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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: Fall 2019
Instructors: Masse, Linda (Fall)
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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: Winter 2020
Instructors: Masse, Linda (Winter)
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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: Winter 2020
Instructors: Masse, Linda (Winter)
