Training Program

Allied Skills

Service to the medical community

Research

• Evidence-based medicine and evidence-based guidelines.
  
• Statistical methods
  
• Study design and research methodology.

Learning and learning methods

• Presentational skills.
  
• Literature searches.
  
• Computer-assisted learning.
  
• Peer review.
  
• Formal teaching of nurses and other health profession.

Maori and Pacific Health

• A respect for the background and culture of Polynesian, Maori and other ethnic groups.
  
• The ability to communicate clearly, considerately and sensitively with these patients.

Mental Health of Health Professionals

• Recognising stress in self and others, and the ability to deal with stress and support medical colleagues and allied health workers.
  
• Recognising when there is a need to seek support or advice from work colleagues.

Rural Health

• Understanding hospital- and community-based resources available for patients and caregivers in rural areas.
  
• An understanding of population-based needs assessment of health care in rural areas.
  
• Understanding of health service management and health economics in rural areas.
  
• Understanding the use of 'telemedicine' in practising health in rural areas

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