Investigates, diagnoses and treats internal diseases and disorders in children from birth up to, and including, adolescence. Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Examining patients to determine the nature and extent of problems after referral from General Medical Practitioners and other medical specialists, and undertaking laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures
Analysing test results and other medical information to make diagnoses
Prescribing and administering drugs, and remedial and therapeutic treatment and procedures
Recording medical information and data
Reporting specified contagious and notifiable diseases to government health and immigration authorities
May admit or refer patients to hospitals
May consult other medical specialists
Alternative Titles
• Neonatologist
• Paediatric Thoracic Physician
Assessment Documents
Document requirements vary by assessing authority.
Check MedBA website for current requirements.
Paediatrician (ANZSCO 253321) | Australian Occupation Guide