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Postgraduate Certificate in Hospice Palliative Care

Postgraduate Certificate in Hospice Palliative Care

Registered health professionals providing palliative care or working in a hospice will extend their knowledge and gain a nationally-recognised qualification that reflects their specialty competence in this clinically focused course. LEVEL 8

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Programme Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Hospice Palliative Care is a level 8 programme.

Registered health professionals providing palliative care (aged care, hospital and community settings) or working in hospices will extend their knowledge and gain a nationally recognised qualification that reflects their specialty competence in this clinically focused course. These intensive courses are designed to meet educational needs of the tertiary qualified health professional.

This programme comprises two papers that are delivered in a block course:

The Foundation of Palliative Care
Praxis in Palliative Care

The programme is delivered at Whitireia New Zealand's main campus in Porirua.

Programme Outline

2012 Tutorial Block Dates

Paper	Location	Paper Start Date	1^st Tutorial Dates	2^nd Tutorial Dates	Paper End Date
Semester 1
HSC8202 Praxis in Palliative Care	Porirua	7th Feb 12	7th-10th Feb 12	21st-23rd Mar 12	18th May 12
HSC8201 The Foundation of Palliative Care	Porirua	21st Feb 12	21st-24th Feb 12	2nd-4th Apr 12	1st Jun 12
Semester 2
HSC8202 Praxis in Palliative Care	Porirua	24th Jul 12	24th-27th Jul 12	5th-7th Sep 12	2nd Nov 12
HSC8201 The Foundation of Palliative Care	Porirua	7th Aug 12	7th-10th Aug 12	19th-21st Sep 12	16th Nov 12

Entry Requirements

Registered health professional with current NZ practising certificate, Bachelor degree or equivalent AND relevant clinical employment for a minimum of 2 days (15 hours) per week

Additional Entry Requirements

English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you are also required to provide evidence of your equivalent to domestic entry requirements as well as your English Language Skills. IELTS 7.0 Academic in all bands, or equivalent is required and a current New Zealand Practising Certificate.

Campus	Starts on	Duration
	February 2012	40 Weeks

Domestic Fees: $2,576

International Fees: $22,615 International students must have a current New Zealand Practising Certificate.

From 1 January 2012, membership in the Whitireia Independent Students Association (WISA) will be voluntary. Whitireia New Zealand and WISA are working together to set up processes for this change.

Entry Requirements

Domestic students

Registered health professional with current NZ practising certificate, Bachelor degree or equivalent AND relevant clinical employment for a minimum of 2 days (15 hours) per week

International students

Must meet domestic entry requirements, have IELTS 7.0 Academic or equivalent and have a current New Zealand Practising Certificate.

Palliative care specialist health professional advancement. Work completed as part of programme requirements will contribute to evidence for use in Professional Development Recognition Programmes (PDRP). Successful graduates may also gain credits towards Masters studies.

This programme is Nursing Council Approved and students may be eligible for Health Workforce New Zealand (HWNZ) funding available through District Health Board HWNZ Co-ordinators.