University
University of CanterburyPostgraduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Jan 2027
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
UC’s Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching (PGCertCT) is designed for health professionals who are responsible for supervising, coaching, and supporting learning in clinical learning environments in a range healthcare settings. You will develop the skills to become a competent clinical educator, establish an identity, and gain leadership skills as a clinical supervisor both within your own profession and as a member of an interprofessional team.
The qualification is structured to ensure participants gain the skills required to undertake preparatory work towards a research or educational project grounded in practice. It will introduce you to the wider community and networks of health professional educators in Australasia and the extensive literature in this field.
The programme is delivered in consultation with local District Health Boards and regional education providers.
Subjects and Courses- HEDN413 Teaching in Practice
- HLTH415 Designing and Managing Learning and Supervision in a Health Care Setting
- HLTH416 Issues and Processes in Learning and Supervision in a Health Care Setting
- HLTH418 Conversational Debriefing in the Clinical Practice
Entry criteria
To enrol in the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching, you must have one of the following:
- a degree from an Aotearoa New Zealand university which is of relevance to clinical teaching and the proposed course of study; or
- an appropriate health or allied professional qualification requiring at least three years full-time tertiary study at an appropriate level; or
- qualifications and experience that accord with membership of an approved health professional association, or be registered to practice within a health environment.
One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations. Check each course page for more details.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Teaching language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching or use the admission requirements checker.
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