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    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 Semester 2 (1 July 2024 - 30 November 2024) (Distance learning)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $3,103.25
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    GENA 730, GENX 722
    Limited to
    PGCertRPHP, PGDipGP, PGDipPHC, PGDipRPHP
    Notes
    Includes one period of residential study.
    Contact

    Leigh-Ann Moir, Rural PG Administrator: rural.postgrad@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Dr David Dixon
    Dr Marc Gutenstein
    Dr Jono Wills
    Dr Lisa Ten Eyck

    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
    (e.g., students are required to attend an in-person residential/teaching day/block course.)

    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.

    Timetable

    Semester 2 (1 July 2024 - 30 November 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Moodle
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