Advanced Paediatric Health Assessment
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Course Outline
| Date and Week | Topic | Delivery Method | Evaluative Components (TBC) |
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| Week 1 Sept. 14, 2026 | Introduction to course Growth – Measurement, Interpretation and Action | Recorded lecture and live case-based discussion | Discussion Board Post |
| Week 2 Sept. 21, 2026 | Newborn & Infant Development | Online Asynchronous | Discussion Board Post MCQ quiz (knowledge check) |
| Week 3 Sept. 28, 2026 | Toddler and Preschool Development | Online Asynchronous | Discussion Board Post MCQ quiz (knowledge check) |
| Week 4 Oct. 5, 2026 | School age and Adolescent Development Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect | Recorded lecture and live case-based discussion | Discussion Board Post |
| Week 5 Oct. 12, 2026 | Health History taking | Online Asynchronous | MCQ quiz (knowledge check) Assessment 1 due – growth and development |
| Week 6 Oct. 19, 2026 | Physical Assessment – ophthalmology, HEENT, Derm | Online Asynchronous | Discussion Board Post MCQ quiz (knowledge check) |
| Week 7 Oct. 26, 2026 | Physical Assessment – Respiratory, cardiac, GI/GU | Online Asynchronous | Discussion Board Post MCQ quiz (knowledge check) |
| Week 8 Nov. 2, 2026 | Physical Assessment – Neuro, MSK | Online Asynchronous | Discussion Board Post MCQ quiz (knowledge check) |
| Week 9 Nov. 9, 2026 | Immunizations | Online Asynchronous | MCQ quiz (knowledge check) Assessment 2 due – Physical Assessment |
| Week 10 Nov. 16, 2026 | Well Child Visits and Anticipatory Guidance (Safety, nutrition, illness) | Online Asynchronous | Discussion Board Post MCQ quiz (knowledge check) |
Course Directors
Krista Keilty, NP-Paediatrics, PhD
Paediatric Course Director, Centre for Professional Development \ \ Assistant Professor (status only), Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing \ \ Nurse Practitioner and Associate Chief Interprofessional Practice-Connected Care & System Integration, Hospital for Sick Children \
Sherri Adams, MSN, NP-Paeds, PNP-PC/AC
Nurse Practitioner-Paediatrics, Complex Care Program, The Hospital for Sick Children \ \ Adjunct Lecturer, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing \
Registration Information
Bundle: Online Course & Simulation Lab \ *Best Value* : TBD
Online Course : TBD
Simulation Lab In-Person Session \ Must complete ALL Modules prior to attending the in-person session. : TBD \
GROUP Rate – 3+ from the same site \ SAVE 10% on the Bundle Rate: Online Course and Simulation Lab \ Discount is applied with unique group promotional code : TBD
Please Note:
Refund Policy– To withdraw from a course, send a written request to pd.nursing@utoronto.cabefore the Refund Deadline August 14th, 2026. No refunds will be given after this date. All refunds are subject to an administrative fee of $100 + tax.
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Registration Deadline: September 14, 2026
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All modules must be complete prior to attending an in-person simulation lab.
- No on-site registration is available at the event.
- Course Cancellation Policy–The Centre for Professional Development reserves the right to cancel courses due to circumstances. The decision to cancel a course is normally made 15 days prior to the course. If you are enrolled in a course which is subsequently cancelled, you may apply your fee to another course, or receive a full refund. The Centre is not responsible for any travel or other expenses incurred by you.
Financial Aid
Click here to visit OSAP: Ontario Student Assistance Program
Contact Us
- (416) 978-5207
- pd.nursing@utoronto.ca
Centre for Professional Development \ Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing \ University of Toronto \ 155 College Street, Suite 130 \ Toronto, ON, Canada \ M5T 1P8