Occupation Description

Skill Level: -
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification, one year's hospital-based training, and at least 5 years specialist study and training. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include: -

• diagnoses, treats, manages and prevents medical and developmental disorders in children and adolescents
• promotes positive health and disease prevention in childhood and adolescence
• advises on immunisation against communicable diseases
• advises about preventative health practices
• liaises with other health, education and welfare agencies
• may practice as a general paediatrician or specialise in areas such as paediatric oncology, paediatric cardiology or paediatric neurology

Specialisations: -
Neonatologist
Paediatric Thoracic Physician