GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
LEVEL 7
WITH SPECIALISATION IN:
Dialysis
Willem Fourie PhD
BACKGROUND
• No qualification on the NZQA framework
• MIT was approached by members of the New Zealand Board of Dialysis
Practice (NZBDP) with the view to develop a national qualification for
Dialysis Technicians.
• Fredric Doss, Dannis Moses and Balaji Jagannathan have been actively
involved in the development of this new programme, and facilitated
consultation with the NZBDP and endorsement of the programme as the
qualification recognised for preparation of Dialysis Technicians in New
Zealand.
• The programme will prepare graduates for the NZBDP certification
examination.
TARGET MARKET
• People who are degree graduates or hold a relevant
professional qualification and/or professional experience to be
successful in this programme
• For the Dialysis specialisation the specific target market is:
• People who hold a Health Sciences degree or equivalent,
and are interested in working in the dialysis field
• People who are currently working in the health field and
have relevant qualifications and/or experience
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE FOR DIALYSIS
SPECIALISATION – 120 CREDITS
Semester 1 - 60 Credits
Core Course
Semester 2 - 60 Credits
Adult Learning and Professional
Practice (COP)
Evidence-based Practice and
Research (COP)
Elective Course
(Dialysis)
Health and Wellness in Renal
Failure (COP)
Pharmacology for Dialysis
Technicians (COP)
Elective Course
(Dialysis)
Renal Science (COP)
Renal Failure Treatment Options and
Advanced Therapies (COP)
Elective Course
(Dialysis)
Dialysis Management 1
Dialysis Management 2
GRADUATE PROFILE
Specialist knowledge
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Demonstrate advanced knowledge of science and an ability to apply scientific principles and concepts.
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Solve problems through the application of scientific knowledge and methods.
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Demonstrate the application of advanced concepts within the specialist area.
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Effectively access information relevant to the subject and apply to practice.
General intellectual skills and capacities
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Apply critical, conceptual and reflective thinking to practice.
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Integrate knowledge to judge, assess and make decisions.
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Understand own scope of practice and how it relates to other health professionals
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Make appropriate use of advanced information and communication technologies.
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Provide patient centred care in a culturally safe manner with diverse groups and individuals in the provision
of effective care.
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Recognise the significance of the Te Tiriti O Waitangi by upholding its Articles and Principles within their
practice.
GRADUATE PROFILE CONT
Personal qualities
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Work independently and in collaboration with others.
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Be an independent life-long learner and able to plan and achieve personal and
professional goals.
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Respect the values of other individuals and groups, and an appreciation of human
and cultural diversity.
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Demonstrate personal and professional integrity and an awareness of the
requirements of ethical behaviour.
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Plan, prioritise and complete work in a timely manner.
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Dialysis specialisation
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By meeting the competencies of NZBDP the graduates on successful completion of
Graduate Diploma in Health Science and Technology (Dialysis) will provide
competent and safe clinical dialysis care and advanced technical management.
ENTRY AND SELECTION
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Entry Requirements for Dialysis Specialisation
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Hold a Bachelors degree or equivalent OR
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Have a relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean or their
representative, to demonstrate ability to study at level 7 AND
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Have completed a minimum of 30 credits study at level 5 in Bioscience and Anatomy and
Physiology AND
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Have English competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in
English. An overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.5) or equivalent
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Selection Requirements
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Students will be accepted on a first come first served basis in order of successful application
process.
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All successful applicants will be interviewed to determine any support needed and to provide
career guidance.
LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGIES
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Principles of adult education, in particular promoting partnership between the students and
teaching staff.
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Content will be taught within a health context, teaching and learning approaches will be based
on current best practice.
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Integration of learning and content from courses will occur by applying that knowledge to
relevant situations throughout the programme.
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A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used in order to meet the diverse learning
needs of the students.
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Teaching will emphasise the development of social cohesion within each cohort, developing a
culture of support and confidence in students and a high level of respect and caring for others
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Where possible practical and theoretical content will be presented holistically and integrated
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Simulation and clinical experience will be used to develop practical skill and knowledge
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Tuakana – Teina
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
• Formative & Summative assessment.
• A range of assessments will be used to reflect the skills required
of the various disciplines and include assessment of
competencies where relevant.
• Multiple choice tests are intended to assist students to develop
skill in answering these, in order to prepare them for the
external examination
• Internal and External moderation
• NZQA monitoring
ACCREDITATION
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CON’T
NZQA panel visit on 7 October 2013
• Candis Craven, NZQA Contracted Independent Chair.
• Professor Ian Simpson, Emeritus Professor of Medicine University of Auckland
and Hon Consultant Nephrologist ADHB
• Adrian Buttimore, Living Kidney Donor Counsellor, Christchurch District Health
Board
• Rachael Walker, Nurse Practitioner Adult/Older Adult (Renal) Hawke’s Bay
District Health Board
• Jo Dickens, Principal Lecturer and Programme Leader, School of Social
Science, Manukau Institute of Technology
ACCREDITATION
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Commendations:
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Commends the Faculty’s engagement with the clinical team and the District Health Boards in
the development of this programme;
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Commends the commitment of the institution to delivering this niche programme and the
intention to look for other opportunities in allied health;
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Commends the institution on the quality of the teaching environment at Ko Awatea campus.
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Recommendations:
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That an external moderation process be established using some other clinical provider with
dialysis expertise ideally outside of the Auckland region.
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That a portion of the clinical teaching be undertaken by identified staff from the multidisciplinary teams - for example: nephrologists, pharmacists, dieticians, palliative care
specialists, psychologists.
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Recommended for approval by the panel
WHAT STILL NEEDS TO BE DONE?
• Contractual arrangements with the Auckland DHBs for clinical access and
teaching expertise
• Development of lectures and teaching material
• Composition of a Steering/Governance group to oversee the development
and implementation of the qualification
• Marketing, recruitment and enrolment of students
• 9 10 EFTs
• Implementation date 7 July 2014
www.manukau.ac.nz
wifourie@manukau.ac.nz
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