Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care – specialty practice HSC8601 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. The Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care 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 Specialty Practice (45 credits) This paper offers students the opportunity to specialise in their area of employment by further developing their knowledge and understanding of scopes of practice and workplace standards. The purpose is to expand the student’s ability to explore the theoretical constructs or frameworks in relation to models of care and key concepts of health care. This enables the student to extend their knowledge in relation to working with Tāngata Whaiora, patients or clients and the whānau/family. Modules covered include: >> Theoretical Constructs or Frameworks >> Specialty Practice >> Recovery, Primary Health Care, Culture Specific Care >> 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.
Career opportunities 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 Porirua campus, Wineera Drive, Porirua City
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ADDITIONAL information Start Dates Location Porirua
Paper
Start Date
First tutorial
Second tutorial
End date
HSC8601 Specialty Practice
13 March
13-14 March
6 June
5 July
Duration 17 weeks per paper
Level 8
Fees Domestic: $1,794 per paper 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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