Full course description
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Date: 19th November, 2026
Modality: In person
Duration: 1 day, 8.15am - 4.30pm
Are you looking to increase your practical skills of clincial assesment, while learning and reflecting upon your practice alongside colleagues? With this Nursing short course, you will build upon the pertinent aspects of focused clincial exam with the use of hands-on practical sessions.
Short course structure and topics covered
This one-day short course focuses on advanced clinicial assessment skills for registered nurses from a variety of clinicial practice areas.
The day will include a case study approach with cinical assesment stations, e.g. cardiac, respiratory assesment and more.
Learning outcomes:
At the end of the short course participants will be able to demonstrate a focused approach to the following:
- cardiorespiratory exam
- neurological exam
- ENT exam
Learners on the course can expect to increase their practical skills of clinical assessment including cardiorespiratory, neurological, paediatric and ENT.
They will also be provided with an opportunity to learn and reflect alongside colleagues.
Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate of attendance.
Who should attend? Any entry requirements?
The course is for registered nurses and as a refresher for nurses on the Nurse Practitioner pathway.
Payment for short courses is normally by credit card. If you need to pay by invoice or require assistance, please email shortcourses@auckland.ac.nz. Please note that the University does not issue individual invoices for amounts less than $500 New Zealand dollars.
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