POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SPECIALTY CARE – FORENSIC PRACTICE This programme reflects current and developing research-based practice, in relation to health care delivery.
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This programme is designed to provide Registered Nurses and Registered Health Professionals with an integrated, supported theoretical and practical programme of study to ensure the development of specialty knowledge and skills required of a health professional working in the New Zealand context. This two paper programme can be completed over two years. All papers are 17 weeks in duration and each paper is a combination of online and short block tutorials delivered at our Porirua campus.
PAPER INFORMATION HSC8603: Forensic Practice 1 (45 credits) This paper offers health professionals working with people using forensic psychiatric care services the opportunity to further develop their skills and knowledge in this area. Students critically analyse their practice and continue to provide care that is clinically and professionally appropriate to that setting. A strong focus of the paper is on the development of knowledge of the parameters and approaches to care. Modules covered include: >> Historical cultural and institutional influences shaping forensic practice >> Medico-legal aspects of care >> Technologies and interventions – psychopharmacology >> Models of practice >> Researched based professional practice
Whitireia postgraduate programmes have a flexible learning approach with a mix of block courses and online learning. As distance students, there is a full range of support available including distance library services and online learning support.
HSC8604: Forensic Practice 2 (45 credits) The purpose of this paper is to expand the student’s ability to relate key concepts of forensic psychiatric care within different settings. Students critically analyse their practice and continue to provide care that is clinically and professionally appropriate to that setting. Students will explore: >> Issues in forensic psychiatric practice >> Leadership >> Ethical decision making >> Professional practice
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Work completed as part of this programme may contribute evidence for use in Professional Development Recognition Programmes (PDRP). Successful graduates may also gain credits towards Master’s studies.
QUALIFICATION Papers are NZQA accredited at Level 8 and approved by Nursing Council of New Zealand. Graduates gain 45 credits per paper towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care
LOCATION Porirua campus, Wineera Drive, Porirua
2014 START DATES Location
Paper
Start Date
First tutorial
Second tutorial
End date
Porirua
HSC8603: Forensic Practice 1
10 March
10-11 March
9 June
4 July
Porirua
HSC8604: Forensic Practice 2
21 July
21-22 July
6 October
4 November
DURATION 17 weeks per paper
LEVEL 8
FEES Domestic: $1,854.50 per paper International: $11,975.00 per paper
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Domestic: registered health professional with current New Zealand practicing certificate, Bachelor degree or equivalent; employment in relevant clinical service for a minimum of three days per week International: IELTS 7.0 in each band
Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change. Please confirm before applying to enrol.
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POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SPECIALTY CARE – FORENSIC PRACTICE
August 2013