Program Details
The online Graduate Certificate in Neonatal Physician Assistant is for licensed physician assistants who wish to incorporate neonatal care into their skill set. The didactic content of this program complements the on-the-job training students receive. This certificate may be completed in three semesters.
Course topics include, but are not limited to:
- Neonate physiology
- Pharmacology
- Health management for high-risk neonates
One course requires an on-campus visit to Virginia Beach for telehealth training and skills verification. Students will learn how to care for infants with very low birth weight, and infants who require surgery. The online graduate certificate in neonatal physician assistant will prepare graduates for successful and rewarding careers helping premature infants.
% Online
Mostly OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Old Dominion University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeApplication Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- Must be a licensed physician assistants
- Must work or be hired at a neonatal practice that will provide a sponsoring physician
- Requires one campus visit
Restricted States
Washington