postgraduate certificate in specialty care - clinical leadership
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Programme information for the Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care - Clinical Leadership on offer at Whitireia in 2014TRANSCRIPT
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 INFORMATIONHSC8602: Clinical Leadership (45 credits)This paper offers the chance to explore the concepts of quality assurance and evidence-based practice. These will then be examined against current standards of practice within their area of employment. This paper also assists the student to develop their potential to become clinical leaders within a workforce with increased specialty knowledge of health care.
Modules covered include:
> Transformational leaders > Cycle of change > Conflict resolution > Quality assurance > Professional practice and responsibility
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESWork 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.
QUALIFICATIONPapers are NZQA accredited at Level 8 and approved by Nursing Council of New Zealand. Graduates gain 45 credits towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care
LOCATIONPorirua campus, Wineera Drive, Porirua
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SPECIALTY CARE – CLINICAL LEADERSHIPThis programme reflects current and developing research-based practice, in relation to health care delivery
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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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SPECIALTY CARE – CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
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DURATION17 weeks
LEVEL 8
FEESDomestic: $1,854.50 per paper
International: $11,975 per paper
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSDomestic: 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
2014 START DATES
Location Paper Start Date First tutorial Second tutorial End date
Porirua HSC8602: Clinical Leadership 21 July 21-22 July 6 October 14 November
Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change. Please confirm before applying to enrol.
August 2013