Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care – Pacific Health HSC8611 This programme reflects current and developing researchbased practice, in relation to health care delivery.
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This programme is designed to provide Registered Nurses and Registered Health Professional 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. All papers are NZQA accredited at Level 8 and approved by Nursing Council of New Zealand. One Whitireia Level 8 postgraduate paper is equivalent to a 30 credit paper.
Paper information Pacific Health (45 credits) In this paper the student will explore the concepts of specialty knowledge and understanding of Pacific health care within a holistic framework. The purpose is to expand the student’s ability to relate key concepts of Pacific health care and evidenced based practice to their communities. Each student will explore their own understanding of self and others, and the impact that they can make to the health outcomes for Pacific peoples within the New Zealand context. Modules covered include: >> The socio political context of New Zealand >> Determinants of health >> Professional practice and responsibility
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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.
Work completed as part of programme requirements may contribute to evidence for use in Professional Development Recognition Programmes (PDRP). Successful graduates may also gain credits towards Master’s studies.
Qualification Graduates gain 45 credits towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care
Location Auckland
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ADDITIONAL information Start Dates Location Auckland
Paper
Start Date
First tutorial
Second tutorial
Third tutorial
End date
HSC8611 Pacific Health
18 February
18-19 February
15-16 April
20-21 May
17 June
Duration 17 weeks
Level 8
Fees Domestic: $1,794 International: please contact us
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 or equivalent
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