About the AST
Embark on a journey in paediatrics with Advanced Specialised Training (AST) as part of the ACRRM Fellowship program and become a confident health professional for children's health in rural and remote communities.
Rural Generalists play a crucial role in addressing acute and non-acute childhood and adolescent presentations.
This AST equips you with advanced skills to diagnose and manage a wide range of paediatric conditions, working within a multidisciplinary team structure to ensure comprehensive care. Hands-on experience and practical skills makes the AST in Paediatrics highly advantageous for Rural Generalists and their young patients.
Curriculum highlights / credentials
A Rural Generalist who completes the AST in Paediatrics can:
- work independently as a senior medical officer in a rural hospital
- work without local specialist paediatric support
- work as part of an on-site team with other skilled medical, nursing and allied health practitioners
- diagnose and manage common acute and chronic paediatric conditions
- diagnose and manage less common or more complex, acute and chronic conditions with consideration of clinical services capability
- provide primary, secondary and emergency care
- provide an advisory resource in paediatrics to other Rural Generalists
- maximise the effectiveness of specialist outreach and telemedicine services in their communities
- assist in training Rural Generalists
- assist in the development, provision and promotion of paediatric services
- engage in, foster, and encourage research
- assist in the development of health policies and procedures.
Where you can complete this AST
Training must be completed in an ACRRM training post accredited in paediatrics. Browse the training posts below.
Member stories
Watch this video from ACRRM Fellow, Dr Vanessa Hewitt, on what it was like to train as a Rural Generalist Paediatrician in Grafton, NSW.
Got a question about training?
You can call us on 1800 223 226 or contact the training team.