Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Health Sciences (Resuscitation)

Introduction

In New Zealand many health professional groups (ambulance, nursing and medical) are involved directly with resuscitation practice and the provision of resuscitation education. The subject is taught by a variety of community, private and governmental organisations and individuals. Other than the available or planned short courses there are no in-depth, advanced courses or qualifications specifically relating to resuscitation. For many resuscitation trainers this has lead to a poor understanding of the major scientific foundations that underlie the practice of resuscitation. In addition it fails to foster an interest in research and the evaluation of scientific literature. These deficits are in direct contrast to the rapidly increasing body of research, scientific literature and collaborative international activity, which is currently taking place in this field. The Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate in Health Science (Resuscitation) have been designed to provide resuscitation educators and those involved in the provision of resuscitation with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide training which is backed up by understanding.

The goals of the programme are:

To give health professionals, working in the practice of resuscitation, an advanced understanding of the scientific foundations for that practice.
To provide resuscitation educators with an understanding of national and international guideline development.
To educate students in the evaluation of evidence and encourage interest in resuscitation research and associated techniques of self-directed work and learning.
To provide health professionals with a vocationally useful advanced qualification in resuscitation.
To educate health professionals in the advanced theory and practice of resuscitation in order that these individuals would be capable of having input into, or guiding, the future practice and education of resuscitation at a national and international level.

The courses are taught via distance learning using a vaiety of media, including:

A written course book with specific guidance and essential readings
Comprehensive reading lists for further study
Residential schools
In addition tutors will be available via email and phone to provide students with whatever assistance is required.

Contact Details

For enrolment information please contact:

Kim Cosner
University of Otago, Wellington
PO Box 7343
Wellington
New Zealand
Tel 64 4 385 5366
Fax 64 4 389 5318
Email kim.cosner@otago.ac.nz

For academic information please contact:

Dr Peter Larsen
Email peter.larsen@otago.ac.nz

 

Prospectus


The Postgraduate Certificate in Heatlh Sciences (Resuscitation) consists of 2 papers taken over 1 year of part-time study. The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Resuscitation) consists of 6 papers taken over two years of part-time study, and may be extended to a Masters of Heatlh Sciences by the addition of the equivilent of 1 years full time study.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Resuscitation)

( 2 years of part-time study) comprised of:

First Year: RESX 701 and RESX 702

Please note :

Second year not available in 2010: RESX 703, RESX 706, RESX 707 and either RESX 704 or RESX 705

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Resuscitation)

(1 year of part-time study) comprised of

RESX 701 and RESX 702

Master of Health Sciences

After the completion of the Postgraduate Diploma and research methods to a value of 30 points, students may progress to a Master of Health Science either by:

a) 120 pts of fulltime (or equivalent part-time) supervised research: or

b) further approved papers to a value of 90 pts and a research project (30 points), or further approved papers to a value of 60 points and a dissertation (60points).

Curriculum


RESX 701 Scientific Foundations of Resuscitation
(first semester) 0.25 EFTS 30 points
This course explores the scientific basis for resuscitation practice; the history, physiology and pharmacology of resuscitation as well as the epidemiology of sudden death.


RESX 702 The Practice of Resuscitation
(Second semester) 0.25 EFTS 30 points
The course explores the practice and theory of adult and child resuscitation and emergency trauma care.
Pre requisite: RESX 701


RESX 703 Resuscitation Guideline Development
(First semester) 0.125 EFTS 15 points
The course focuses on how to critically analyse the research literature and how to formulate resuscitation guidelines.
Pre requisites: RESX 701, RESX 702


RESX 706 Education in Resuscitation
(first semester) 0.125 EFTS 15 points
This course examines the problem of skill and theory retention in resuscitation practice and outlines the educational approaches used to teach resuscitation to lay and health professional groups.
Pre requisites: RESX 701, RESX 702

RESX 707 Crisis Management and Resuscitation Frameworks
(second semester) 0.125 EFTS 15 points
Introduces the student to the psychological performance difficulties encountered in crisis situation and to develop strategies to improve problem solving in these circumstances.
Pre requisites: RESX 701, RESX 702

RESX 780 Research Project
(whole year) 0.125 EFTS 15 points
A self-directed research essay approved by the course advisor in which the student researches an area of resuscitation relevant to their clinical area of expertise and interest.
Pre requisites: RESX 701, RESX 702


RESX 785 Advanced Resuscitation Essays
(second semester) 0.125 EFTS 15 points
Four self-directed subjects approved by the Course convenor in which, for each, the student prepares an in-depth assignment covering advanced resuscitation management.
Pre requisitess: RESX 701, RESX 702

Enrolment Information

An application for a University of Otago Enrolment pack is available from Kim Cosner, the programme officer, to help you find out what you need in order to enrol for the course. If you have any doubts, please contact Kim Cosner (kim.kosner@otago.ac.nz) for advice.

Closing Dates for Enrolment

Application for enrolment closes on 10 December 2009 for all new students. Applicants will be advised of their admission once approval procedures are completed.

 

 

 

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