Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care (PGCertPC)
The following regulations apply to students commencing study within the 2012 academic year (January 2012-December 2012). For previously published regulations, refer to the Calendar archive (Academic Quality Assurance Unit website).
Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care
See also
General Course and Examination Regulations.
1.
Qualifications Required to
Enrol in the Certificate
Every candidate for the Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care, before enrolling for the Certificate, shall have:
(a)
either
i.
qualified for a degree in a New Zealand Tertiary Educational Organisation which is of relevance to the health sciences and the proposed course of study; or
ii.
an appropriate health or allied professional qualification requiring at least three years equivalent full-time tertiary study at an appropriate level; or
iii.
successfully completed a qualifying course prescribed by the Joint Board of Studies: Health; and
iv.
presented evidence of ability for advanced level academic study; or
v.
been admitted ad eundem statum to enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care.
(b)
and have
i.
either qualifications and experience that accord with membership of an approved health professional association, or be registered to practice within a health environment; and
ii.
access to relevant clinical placement to the satisfaction of the Director, Health Sciences Centre.
2.
Structure of the
Certificate
(a)
To qualify for the award of Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care (PGCertPC) a candidate shall pass an approved course of study from the Schedule to the Regulations for this postgraduate certificate to the value of 60 points (0.5 EFTS).
(b)
With the approval of the Dean of Education, a course of study may include up to a total of 0.25 EFTS in 400-level courses or higher from another New Zealand Tertiary Educational Organisation or equivalent overseas institution.
3.
Approval of Course of
Study
The course of study for every candidate for the Postgraduate Certificate is subject to approval of the Director, Health Sciences Centre.
4.
Duration of the Certificate
The Certificate will normally be completed over two years.
Note: In special circumstances the Dean of Education may approve an extension.
5.
Repeating of Courses
Should a candidate fail any course, the candidate may re-enrol in that course only with the approval of the Dean of Education.
6.
Transfer from PGCertPC to PGDipHealSc (Palliative Care) or MHealSc (Palliative Care)
With the approval of the Dean of Education a candidate may elect to have the courses passed for the Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care transferred to either a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences endorsed in Palliative Care, or the Degree of Master of Health Sciences endorsed in Palliative Care, in lieu of being awarded the Certificate, if the candidate meets the eligibility criteria of these qualifications.
With approval of the Dean of Education a candidate who holds a PGCertPC may be exempt 0.5 EFTS (60 points) and complete the PGDipHealSc with 0.5 EFTS (60 points), or the MHealSc with 1.5 EFTS (180 points)if the candidate meets the eligibility criteria of these qualifications.
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Schedule to the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care
For full course information, go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses
(a)
HLTH
448 The Foundation of Hospice Palliative Care (0.25 EFTS, 30
points)
(b)
HLTH
449 Praxis in Hospice Palliative Care (0.25 EFTS, 30
points)
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