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MEDSCI 399
: Capstone: Medical Sciences2024 Semester One (1243)
Students will integrate and communicate knowledge attained during their study of medical sciences ranging from normal physiology through pathological process to the safe and effective use of medicines to treat diseases. Students will consider wider societal issues involved in research, such as human and animal ethics, within the context of Aotearoa and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Prerequisite: 15 points from MEDSCI 318-320 and 15 points from MEDSCI 301-321
Restriction: BIOMED 399, BIOSCI 399, PHARMCOL 399, PHYSIOL 399
Restriction: BIOMED 399, BIOSCI 399, PHARMCOL 399, PHYSIOL 399
Outline is not available yet
377
MEDSCI 703
: Advanced Biomedical Imaging2024 Semester One (1243)
Theory and practice of biomedical imaging from the sub-cellular to whole body level with specific emphasis on recent developments. Principles of digital image-processing and image analysis (including quantitative morphology), computed tomography and volume rendering and analysis. Imaging modalities including atomic force microscopy, light and confocal microscopy, electron microscopy, X-ray, CT, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
378
MEDSCI 729
: Perinatal Physiology and Medicine2024 Semester One (1243)
Fetal development has long-term consequences for health. This advanced course offers a wide range of research themes relating to fetal development and future health. Topics include: placental development, fetal physiology, and endocrine regulation and metabolic function during fetal and postnatal life. The course explores pathogenesis of disease and injury of the fetus and newborn, and how biomedical research leads to potential clinical treatment strategies.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
379
MEDSCI 737
: Biomedical MRI2024 Semester Two (1245)
Provides students with a thorough understanding of a range of biomedical MRI techniques as well as advanced clinical MRI applications such as functional imaging of the brain and cardiovascular system. Laboratories will cover MRI applications in basic science, and MRI applications in clinical medicine.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
380
MEDSCI 741
: Medical Imaging Technology2024 Semester Two (1245)
Study of the physical processes underlying current clinical imaging techniques. Topics include: physical principles of image acquisition, processing and display; artefacts, image acquisition methods and parameters and their impact upon patient safety and image quality; management of radiation exposure; principles of X-Ray, fluoroscopic, mammographic, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, ultrasound imaging; MRI safety; dose estimation and quality assurance. Emphasis is placed on patient and practitioner care, image quality and artefacts in relation to image interpretation.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
381
MEDSCI 742
: Anatomy for Medical Imaging2024 Semester Two (1245)
Study of clinical and radiographic human anatomy, as demonstrated by current imaging techniques. Topics include: developmental anatomy, surface anatomy, functional anatomy and cross sectional anatomy. Emphasis is placed on normal variants and range of normality, and how to give a structured account of anatomy in relation to image analysis and identification.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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382
NURSING 744B
: Specialty Nursing Practicum2024 Semester Two (1245)
Gives nurses the opportunity to extend their clinical skills and practice knowledge and to advance clinical decision making by utilising a range of guided learning experiences. The focus is on continued development of clinical expertise, using a practice development approach emphasising person-centred, evidence-based practice, and critical thinking practice to improve health outcomes.
To complete this course students must enrol in NURSING 744 A and B, or NURSING 744
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NURSING 795B
: Dissertation2024 Semester Two (1245)
Restriction: NURSING 792
To complete this course students must enrol in NURSING 795 A and B, or NURSING 795
384
NURSPRAC 702B
: Critical Care Specialty Nursing2024 Semester Two (1245)
Draws on evidence from biomedical and social science research to equip nurses for the care and treatment of critical care patients. Students will be expected to integrate evidence from a range of sources and apply this to the practice of critical care nursing.
Restriction: NURSING 730
To complete this course students must enrol in NURSPRAC 702 A and B, or NURSPRAC 702
385
NURSPRAC 703B
: Paediatric Cardiac Specialty Nursing2024 Semester Two (1245)
Draws on evidence from biomedical and social science research to equip nurses for the care and treatment of paediatric cardiac patients. Students will be expected to integrate evidence from a range of sources and apply this to the practice of paediatric cardiac nursing.
Restriction: NURSING 730
To complete this course students must enrol in NURSPRAC 703 A and B, or NURSPRAC 703
386
OBSTGYN 712
: Contraception and Pre and Early Pregnancy2024 Semester Two (1245)
An evidence-based approach to contraception and pre and early pregnancy care. Mechanisms, side effects and contraindications of methods of contraception are covered. Pre pregnancy care will include preconceptual counselling and the psycho-social aspects of pregnancy care such as effects of drugs, alcohol, smoking and travel. Best practise and referral guidelines for early pregnancy ante natal care will be covered including diagnosis and management of early pregnancy problems such as recurrent miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, gestational trophoblastic disease and hyperemesis.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
387
OBSTGYN 712
: Contraception and Pre and Early Pregnancy2024 Semester One (1243)
An evidence-based approach to contraception and pre and early pregnancy care. Mechanisms, side effects and contraindications of methods of contraception are covered. Pre pregnancy care will include preconceptual counselling and the psycho-social aspects of pregnancy care such as effects of drugs, alcohol, smoking and travel. Best practise and referral guidelines for early pregnancy ante natal care will be covered including diagnosis and management of early pregnancy problems such as recurrent miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, gestational trophoblastic disease and hyperemesis.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
388
OBSTGYN 713
: Pregnancy and Postnatal Care in the Community2024 Semester Two (1245)
Common problems of pregnancy for primary care. Includes pregnancy care in the community, obstetric emergencies, common disorders in pregnancy, birth matters, the immediate postpartum period, the newborn.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
389
OBSTGYN 713
: Pregnancy and Postnatal Care in the Community2024 Semester One (1243)
Common problems of pregnancy for primary care. Includes pregnancy care in the community, obstetric emergencies, common disorders in pregnancy, birth matters, the immediate postpartum period, the newborn.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
390
OBSTGYN 715
: Medical Gynaecology 12024 Semester Two (1245)
Women's health and sexually transmitted diseases, menstrual disorders, pelvic pain and dyspareunia, vulva problems and vaginal discharge, menopause management.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
391
OBSTGYN 715
: Medical Gynaecology 12024 Semester One (1243)
Women's health and sexually transmitted diseases, menstrual disorders, pelvic pain and dyspareunia, vulva problems and vaginal discharge, menopause management.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
392
OBSTGYN 716
: Medical Gynaecology 22024 Semester Two (1245)
Pathophysiology and clinical management of infertility, gynaecological malignancies, family violence, adolescent gynaecology, termination of pregnancy, urogynaecology.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
393
OBSTGYN 716
: Medical Gynaecology 22024 Semester One (1243)
Pathophysiology and clinical management of infertility, gynaecological malignancies, family violence, adolescent gynaecology, termination of pregnancy, urogynaecology.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
394
OBSTGYN 717
: Practical Obstetrics and Gynaecology2024 Semester Two (1245)
Practice of obstetrics and medical gynaecology, practical procedures in obstetrics and gynaecology including competency in examinations, cervical smear taking, and insertion of intrauterine contraceptive devices. Competency in normal labour and delivery and minor surgical procedures encountered in obstetric practice. Requires the completion of a logbook approved by the Clinical Supervisor and Head of Department.
Corequisite: OBSTGYN 721 and 722, or 724 and 725
To complete this course students must enrol in OBSTGYN 717 A and B, or OBSTGYN 717
Outline is not available yet
395
OBSTGYN 717A
: Practical Obstetrics and Gynaecology2024 Semester One (1243)
Practice of obstetrics and medical gynaecology, practical procedures in obstetrics and gynaecology including competency in examinations, cervical smear taking, and insertion of intrauterine contraceptive devices. Competency in normal labour and delivery and minor surgical procedures encountered in obstetric practice. Requires the completion of a logbook approved by the Clinical Supervisor and Head of Department.
Corequisite: OBSTGYN 721 and 722, or 724 and 725
To complete this course students must enrol in OBSTGYN 717 A and B, or OBSTGYN 717
Outline is not available yet
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OBSTGYN 717B
: Practical Obstetrics and Gynaecology2024 Semester Two (1245)
Practice of obstetrics and medical gynaecology, practical procedures in obstetrics and gynaecology including competency in examinations, cervical smear taking, and insertion of intrauterine contraceptive devices. Competency in normal labour and delivery and minor surgical procedures encountered in obstetric practice. Requires the completion of a logbook approved by the Clinical Supervisor and Head of Department.
Corequisite: OBSTGYN 721 and 722, or 724 and 725
To complete this course students must enrol in OBSTGYN 717 A and B, or OBSTGYN 717
Outline is not available yet
397
OBSTGYN 724
: Obstetrics Residential2024 Semester One (1243)
Attitudes to women's health, including cultural and ethical issues. History-taking techniques and techniques for minor procedures are developed.
Restriction: OBSTGYN 721
Outline is not available yet
398
OBSTGYN 725
: Gynaecology Residential2024 Semester Two (1245)
Approaches to women's health issues, principles and procedures associated with history-taking and examination. Issues of screening, hormone replacement therapy and other case-based studies are addressed.
Restriction: OBSTGYN 722
Outline is not available yet
399
OPTOM 216B
: Introduction to Optometry2024 Semester Two (1245)
A clinically-focused course introducing students to optometric practice and addressing, at an introductory level, the ethical, cultural, theoretical and clinical aspects of the optometric examination. Topics covered include: preliminary tests from the eye examination, communication skills and clinical problem solving. The course will emphasise assessment utilising advanced equipment and the production of clinically relevant outcomes and diagnosis-supportive hypotheses.
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 216 A and B
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OPTOM 263B
: Essential Optics2024 Semester Two (1245)
An introduction to optics relevant to optometry and necessary to understand the optical performance of the eye, the design of ophthalmic lens applications, and the principles of operation of clinical instrumentation. Topics include; the basic principles of physical optics, the principles of image formation by lenses and lens systems mirrors and prisms, optics of the eye, ocular ametropia and aberrations.
Restriction: OPTOM 215, 262, 265
To complete this course students must enrol in OPTOM 263 A and B