Career Development
Physicians
Candidates for subspecialty certification in pediatric medicine must first be licensed in general pediatrics (allopathic or osteopathic medicine) and have completed the necessary training as outlined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
Nurses
The Registered Nurse (RN) licensing exam is used to demonstrate general competency in the field of nursing. Once a practitioner has considerable experience caring for children as an RN, he or she may apply to become certified in a subspecialty area of pediatric nursing.
Other Pediatric Providers
Therapists, dentists, and other pediatric health care providers may also require additional certification to provide subspecialty care.
Physician Pediatric Certification Courses
Candidates for subspecialty certification in pediatric medicine must first be licensed in general pediatrics (allopathic or osteopathic medicine) and have completed the necessary training as outlined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Requirements for certification typically blend classroom education with inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences. This advanced training prepares physicians to provide care to children and adolescents with chronic, acute, or complex disorders beyond the scope of general pediatrics.
Alternatively, physicians who wish to combine training in pediatrics with another specialty area may engage in dual training simultaneously and complete board certification in each component. See HERE.
Review this guide to obtaining licensure and certification in pediatric medicine – from medical school and residency to fellowship and specialty training: A Guide to Board Certification in Pediatrics
The American Board of Pediatrics – Subspecialty Certifications and Admissions Requirements.
Continued Subspecialty Certifications
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON®)
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
Certified Pediatric Nurse
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
National Certification Corporation
Pediatric Nursing Certification
The American Nurses Credentialing Center
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Maternal Newborn Nursing
National Certification Corporation
Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
