Overview
The management of trauma, medical and surgical emergencies in the rural setting. Includes immediate, intermediate and continuing care for the injured or critically ill patient.
About this paper
| Paper title | Trauma and Emergencies in Rural Settings |
|---|---|
| Subject | General Practice |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | 1st Non standard period (1 July 2026 - 18 December 2026) (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching, and involves in-person assessment |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,486.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- GENA 730, GENX 722
- Limited to
- PGCertRCP, PGDipGP, PGDipPHC, PGDipRCP
- Notes
- Includes one period of residential study.
- Contact
Linda Reynolds, Rural PG Administrator: rural.postgrad@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Distance learning with one residential course in Ashburton.
- Teaching Arrangements
This Distance Learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
Students are required to attend: in-person residential (5 days), and videoconferences (7 x 1.5 hour online teaching sessions).- Textbooks
- Readings supplied with paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Students who successfully complete the paper will demonstrate the ability to understand and handle trauma emergencies in rural hospitals.
Overview
The management of trauma, medical and surgical emergencies in the rural setting. Includes immediate, intermediate and continuing care for the injured or critically ill patient.
About this paper
| Paper title | Trauma and Emergencies in Rural Settings |
|---|---|
| Subject | General Practice |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | 1st Non standard period (5 July 2027 - 17 December 2027) (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- GENA 730, GENX 722
- Limited to
- PGCertRCP, PGDipGP, PGDipPHC, PGDipRCP
- Notes
- Includes one period of residential study.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
Distance learning with one residential course in Ashburton.
- Teaching Arrangements
This distance learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
Students are required to attend: in-person residential (5 days) and videoconferences (up to 7 x 1.5 hour online teaching sessions).For more information see key dates.
- Textbooks
- Readings supplied with paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will demonstrate the ability to understand and handle trauma emergencies in rural clinical settings.