Postgraduate Diploma in Specialty Care

Postgraduate Diploma in Specialty Care

Advance your knowledge in a specialised field of practice. For registered nurses and health professionals looking to develop in their chosen role. Credits may be gained towards Master's study.

Programme outline

For registered health professionals wanting to extend their knowledge, advance their professional practice and develop enhanced leadership abilities to better meet the needs of populations within the Aotearoa New Zealand context.

PROF8007 Simulation Practice (15 credits) 

This course covers contemporary simulation practice and its use in professional practice, including clinical education.

Endorsements

Pacific Health and Nursing (specific entry requirements apply, please visit www.pacificperspectives.co.nz

Paramedicine

Semester 1

HSC8722 Extended Care Paramedicine 1 (30 credits)

HSC8642 Applied Pharmacology for Health Professionals (30 credits)

Semester 2 

HSC8723 Extended Care Paramedicine 2 (30 credits)

HSC8639 Paramedic Specialty Practice (30 credits)

Entry requirements

Domestic students

  • Bachelor's degree of equivalent
  • Registered Nurse, Registered Paramedic, or associated with a relevant professional body. 
  • Currently practising in the specialty area.

International students

International or EAL: IELTS 6.5 in every band or OET equivalent.

Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here

*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions.

Credit Recognition

If you have relevant skills and knowledge through study or experiences in work or other activities, you may be able to receive credit for them when enrolling in a programme of study. This is done through a process called credit recognition.

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