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.
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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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Last updated: 13/10/2025
