REGISTRY OF TRAINING COURSES AVAILABlE WESTERN … · FOREWORD nle fusl edilim of the RegiStry...
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REGISTRY OF TRAINING COURSES AVAILABlE
FOR HEALTH PERSONNEL IN THE
WESTERN PACIFIC REGION
FOREWORD
nle fusl edilim of the RegiStry appeared in February 1973.
11 was orlginally compiled a. a support to the WHO fdlowlbip
programme 10 provide a ready reference for Member Slates regaJding
training opportunities within the WIIO Westem Pacific Regim.
There has been a Ilea~y deman~ for this RegiStry siDce that
lime and new editiros have been appearing at approximately rwo-year
intervals,
\1 must be stressed that this Registry does not I1ltpon to be an
txhaustive listing of all training programmes in all countries of the
Regim. It is, however, a rt.:presentative selectioo of training
programma available in countries based on informatioo supplied by Member Sta,es of the Westem Pacific Region. The World Health
Organization has also used anum ber of these naining programmes
in implementing its fellowship programme,
Since there is an undersuoding m..H. as far as possible, fellows
coming from the Westem Padfic Regien will be placed within the
countries of the Regicn. il is hoped tha, this Registry will facilitate
and promote technical coopezatim between cotmtries.
We shall always be happy '0 ,eeeiYe any soggestiens for
improving the presentation of this Registry as well as any additicnal
infonnatioo which users feel should be incorporated.
Hiroshi Nakajima. M,D" Ph.D.
Regimal Director World Health Organizatioo
Wutem Pacific Regioo
P.O. llox 2~:j2
Manila. Pbilippines
MAY 1982
REGISTRY OF TRAINING r:OURSES AVAILABLE
fOR HEALTH PERSONNEL IN THE
WESTERN PACifiC REGION
CONTENTS
~ 1. AUSTRALIA........................... ... •.••. ..•.....• I
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1.3
1.4
Chiropractic ................................... .
Dentistry ... .................................... .
1.2.1
1. 2. 2
1. 2.3
1. 2. 4
1.2.5
1.2.6
1.2.1
Diploma in Public Health Dentistry/
DPH (Denl.) ....................... .
Diploma in Dental Health/Dip 011 ...•.•
Bachelor of Dental Surgery/8DS ••..•....
Post-graducte DenIal Studies in
S pecia lized Fields .................... •
DenIal Therapy Schools ............... .
Denr.al Hygienist Course ............... .
Dental Technicians Training Programmes.
food Technology ............................. .
Health Administration ..... .................... .
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AUSTRALIA (cmtlnued)
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1.6
1.7 1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
1. 15
1. 16
1.17
1.18
1. 19 1. 20
Health Educatim
1.!J. 1 Health Personnel Educalioo ............. .
Health Studies ............... .................. .
Laboratory Technology .••.•••....•.••.......•....
~Iediclne .•••.••••••••.•.••....••.•••..••••••••
Medicine - Post-graduate ....................... .
~'edical Nuc1eography .•....................•••.
Medical Record Adn',inisnation .................. .
Medical Technology .•.••.•...••.•...............
Nursing .......... ............................ .
1.13.1
1. 13.2
1. 13.3
Pre-registration Nuaing Courses ....... .
POll-registration Nuning Courses ........ .
In-service Post-registratioo Nursing
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Courses.............................. . 15
1.13.4 posl-basic Coones for Enrolled and
Auxiliary NulSes ••.....••.•.•..••..•. 16
1.13.5 Post-registration Coones Conducted in
Cenlres of Higher Education ...•......•. 16
Nutrition and Dietetics ......................... .
Occupalimal Therapy ......................... .
Optometry .•.•.•••••••.••••.••.•••••.•••.•.••••
Orthoprics ................................... .
Pharmacy •....•••.••••. '.' ...•..••.•.•...••••••.
Physiotherapy ...••.••••••.......•••••.....•••....
Podiatry . ...................................... .
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AUSTRALIA (c<IItinueel)
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1. :2.)
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Prosthetics & Orthotics ......................... .
Pu blic Hu Ith .....•••....•....•.••........•..• .
~diography & Radiothetapy ..••...•.••...•••...•.
Radiology ..................................... .
Speech Therapy
Professiooal .................................... .
2.1. 1
2.1.2
Ancillary
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
Dentistry
2.1.1.1
2.1.1.2
Medicine
2.1.2.1
2.1.2.2
Dental I .................. .
Dental Pr05thetics .......... .
Medical Post -graduate ...... ..
Medical lntemships ........ .
Dental lIygiene Therapy .............. .
junior Dental Assistant ......•..........
Dietetics ....................•........
Health Inspector ..................... ..
Assistant Health Inspector ............. .
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2.3
2.4
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.2.8
2.2.9
2.2.10
Laboratory Technology ................ .
Medical Assislanrs Coune .............. .
Pharmacy Technician ................. .
Physiotherapy ........................ .
Radiography
Nuning (baSIC) ................................ .
2.3.1 General Nuning
Nuning (Post-basic) ........ " ................. .
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6
Want Management Coune .........•... .
Public Health Nuning (Diploma Coone) ..
X -ray Laboratory Coune for Nurses ..••.•
Fiji Midwifery Training ............... .
New Zealand Midwifery Training .••••.••
Vocational Teachers Cenificate ........ .
(Univenity of the South Pacific)
FRENCH POLYNESIA ................................... ..
3.1 Territorial Nursing School in Papeete ............ .
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HONG KONG ......................................... .
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
Ph)'1iOlheraplSl
Occupatiooal Therapist ......................... .
Radiographer (RadlOdiagnostic) ..•..••...•...•..••
Medical laboratory Technician .................. .
[)ental Technician .....•... .............••.•....
Environmental Health (under the Royal Society of
Health) ....................................... .
Dental Surgery Assistant
Dental Technician .........................•....
Mould Laboralory Technician ................... .
Prosthetist ..................................... .
Radiographer (Radiotherapeutic) .................. ..
Nuning
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4.12.2
4.12.3
General Nuning ..................... .
Health Nuning ....................... .
Psychiatric Nuning .................... .
JAPAN ................................................ .
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5.2
5.3
5.4
Clinical Laboratory Technician ................. .
Dentistry ..................................... ..
5.2.1
5.2.2
Dental Hygienist ..................... .
Dental Technician ................... .
Medicine ..................................... .
Midwifery ..................................... .
Pase
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JAPAN (continued)
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5.7
S.H
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5.11
.5.12
5.13
Nuning
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5.5.2
5.5.3
A "istant Nune ....................... .
Clinical Nune ....................... ..
Publlc Health Nunc .................. .
NuUitionist
Occupuicnal Therapist ......................... .
Orthoptist ..................................... .
Physical Therapist ............................. .
Pharmacist ...............•.....................
Radiology Technician ......................... .
Veterinarian ....•..............................
X-tay Technician ............................. .
MALAYSIA ............................................ .
6.1 Professional Training Programmes ................ .
6.1.1 Professiata 1 ~ Basic Degree ............ .
6.1.1.1
6.1.1.2
6.1.1.3
6.1.1.4
6.1.1.5
6.1.1.6
Bachelor of Dentimy .•...•..
Medicine .................. .
Pharmacy ................. .
Health Education .......... ..
Optometry ................ .
Food Technologist
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MALA YSIA (cootinu<d)
6.2
6.1.2 Professiooal - POll-graduate Medical
Specialists
6.1.2.1
6.1.2.2
0.1.2.3
6.1.2.4
6.1.2.5
6.1.2.0
6.1.2.7
Mast.r of Surgery (General} ...
Master of Surgery
(Orthopaedics) .....••..•••.•
Master of Surgery
(Ophthalmology) .••••••••.••
Master of Surgery (Eye. Nose
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and Throat) ................ 48
"laster in Parhology ........ . 4< Master in Psychological
Medicine ................... 48
Master in Public Health .•••• 48
Pa .. -medical Training Programme ............... .
6.2. I Para-medical: Basic Training 49
6.2.1.1
6.2.1.2
6.2.1.3
6.2.1.4
6.2.1.5
6.2.1.6
6.2.1.7
fj.2.1.8
6.2.1.9
6.2.1.10
'i. 2.1. II
Dental Technician
Venul Nurse •••......••... .
Hospital Assistant ......... .
Assistant Pharmacy ......•...
Pharmaceutical Laboratory
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Assistant ................... 50
Medical Laboratory
Technologists .............. 50
Physiotherapist ............. .
Public Health Inspector ..... .
Radiographer (Diagnostic) .... .
Radiographer (Therapeutic} .. ..
Registered Nurse .•.•........
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MALA YSlA (continued)
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.3 Auxiliary
6.3.1
Pan-basic Training Programmes ... _ .... 52
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6.2.2.2 6.2.2.3
6.2.2.4
6.2.2.5 6.2.2.6
C. 2. 2.7
6.2.2.8
6.2.2.9
6.2.2.10
Cennal Slerile Supply
Service ..•.. '" . ••• ••. .••... 52
Ophthalmic Nursing ........ ..
lntensive Cormary Care
Nuning ......•..•...•......
~~idwifery Divisioo I ....... .
Operatim Theatre Technique.
Orthopaedic Nursing ........ ..
PaediatriC Nursing ......... .
Psychiatric Nursing ......... .
Public Health Nursing ....•.•
Ward t-.:anagement .......... .
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Advanced Courses (or Paramedic ........ . 53
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6.2.3.2
6.2.3.3
Training
Auxiliary
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6.3.1.2
6.3.1.3
General NurslOg TUlor Coo.... 54
Midwifery TUlor Course •••.• 54
Nuning Administration... .... 54
Programmes .................. .')5
- Basic Training ............. 55
Assistant Nurse ............. 55
Dental Surgical Assistant ..... 55
junior Hospital Assistant ..... :;5
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MALA YSIA (cmtlnued)
6.3.1.4
6.3.1. 5
6.3.1. 6
6.3.1. 7
6.3.1. 8
6.3.1.9
Medical Laborat<lO}'
Technology Assistant 56
Antimalarial Inspector ...... 56
Midwife Divisim 11 .••••••• • 56
Public Health Ove""'" ••••• • 57
RUi3l NulSe ..••••••••••••••• 57
X -ray Developer •• ,......... 58
7. NEW CALEDONIA ••••••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••.•.•• • 59
7.1 School of Nunlng 59
8. NEW ZEALAND ......................................... 60
8.1 Cardiopulmmaty Technology N.Z.C.S.
(Para-medical) • •••• •••••••••. .••.•••. ••••.••• .•. 60
8.2 Chiropody...... •••• ••••• •••. ••••. •.. ...•• • •. •• • 60
8.2.1 Diploma In Chiropody.................. 60
8. 3 Dentistry •• . • • . • • . • . . • • • • • • • • . • • . . • • • . • • • • • • . •• • 60
8.3.1
8.3.2
8.3.3
8.3.4 8.3.$
Demal Technicians Certifitate .......... 60
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) •••••••• 60
Diploma In Clinical Dentistry
(Dip Clln Dent) •••••••..••••......•.•• 62
Master of Dental SUlgety (),IDS) .••••••.• 62
Doctor of Dental Science (DDS) .•••••.•• 63
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NEW ZEALAND (continued)
•. 4 Dental Nursing (Dental Auxihary Training> ....... .
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8.4.2 Basic School Dental NUlling ........... .
Pc.l-baSic Course in School Dental
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Nursing .•.•.•.......••..•••.••..••••. 63
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8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
Dietetian
8.5. I Diploma or Bachelor of Home Science
(Dip. or B.I1.Sc.) ....•....••.•..•.•.
Food Technology ..............•..••.•••.•••••.•
B.G.l Bachelor of T«hnology (Food) ••.••.•.•.
Home Science ................................ .
8.7.1
B.1.2 Diploma 10 Home Science ............. .
Bachelor or Home Science (B. H. Se.) ... .
Health Education .............................. .
8.8. I Diplom. in Health Education
(Roy.1 Society of Health)
Diploma for Health Inspectors .................. B.9.1 Diploma for Health Inspectors (Royal
Society of l1ealth. London) ............ 8.9.2 Diploma for Air Pollution Connol
(Royal Sociery of Health I London)
8.9.3 Diploma fot Health Engineering
(Royal Society of Health. Lmdoo)
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NEW ZEALAND (cClllinued)
B.I0 Industrial Health •••.•••••••••••••••.••••..•••.• 65
B.11
8.12
8.13
B.14
B.15
B.16
8.10.1 Diploma in Industrial Health .••••••••.• 65
Medical LabOtatory Technplqgy ••••••••••••••• , ••• 66
8.11.1 Diploma in Medical La1>atatOty
Tedlnology ....... .. • .. ... .. • .. .. .. .. . .. 66 8.11.2 New Zealand Certificate in Science
(NZCS) ( Pa13medical) ................ 66
Medical Records
Medical Science
8.13.1 Bachelor of Medical Science
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fB.MetI.Se.} _.......... ........ ...... 66
8.13.2- Master of Medical Science
(M. Med. Sc.) . '" .. •. .... .. ............ 67
Microbiology ................................ . 67
8.14.1 Diploma in Microbiology
(Dip. Microbiol) ..................... 67
M. B. Ch. B. . .................................. .
Nutrition
B.16.1 B.Sc. Nutrition (Hwoun) or B. H.Se.
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(Science) Specializatian ................ 67
8.16.2 M.Sc. Human Nutritiw or ~'. H. Sc. 68
B.16.3 Post .. graduate Diploma in Science
(Dip.Sc. Human Nutrition) ............. 68
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NEW ZEALAND (continued)
8.17 Nursing
h.17. I
8.17.2
8.17.3
BaSic Nursing Programmes ...•..........
Advanced Diploma in Nursing ••••••.•••
B.A. with Major UI Nuning Studies.
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Diploma of Nuning Studies •.•..•••.••• 69
8.18
8.19
8.20
8.21
8.22
8.17.4
8.17.5
Obstetrics
8.18.1
8.18.2
8.18.3
( Undergraduate)
B.A. with ~~ajor in Nurting Studies ..... ,
Nune Tutor Counes .................... •
...................................... Diploma in Obstetric. (Dip. Obot.) .•••.•
Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetric.
(Dip. G&O) •..•••••.•.•.••..•••••••.•
Ph. D. in ObstetriCS
Occupati",al Therapy .••...•.•.......•..••••.•..
8.19.1 Diploma in Occupational Therapy •••.•.•
Opticians (including refractionists, optometrists) .... ,
8.20. I Diploma in Optometry (Dip. Opt.)
Paediatrics .................................... .
8.21.1 Diploma in Paediatrics (Dip. Paed.) .•••.•
Pathology ..... ' " ..... , ....•... " ............•
8.22. I Diploma in Clinical Pathology (DC?) ..••
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8. NEW ZEALAND (COlltinUed)
8.23 Communi'Y Health ••••••••••••••••••••••..•••• 71
8.23.1 Diploma in Community lIea1tb • •••••••• . 71
8.23.2 Diploma in Veterinary Public Health...... '12
8.24 Public Health Engineering .••.•••. • • . • • • • • • • • •••• '12
8.24.1 Diploma in Public Health Engineering.... • 72
8.25 Psychiatry ....................................... 72
8.25.1 Diploma in Child Psychiatry
(Dip, Ch. Psychiat.) ................. 72
8.26 Psychological MediCine .................. _....... 72
8.26.1 Diploma in Psychological Medicine (DI'M). '12
8.27 Phannacy ..................................... .. 73
8.27.1 Dispensary Assistants (Certilic.\le as
Dispensary AsSistant) .................... 73
8.27.2 Diploma in Pharmacy ................... 73
8.27.3 Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) ..••.••• 73
8.27.4 Master of Pharmacy (M. Pbann.) .••...••. 73
8.27.5 Diploma in Clinical Pharmacology
(Dip. Clin. Pharmacol.) ............. , . ~3
8.28 Physiotherapy .................................. .
8.28.1 Registered Physiotherapist. • .. ... .. • .. . ... :4
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NEW ZEALAND (cmtinued)
8.29 Radiology.. ............................. ..... • 74
8.29.1
8.29.2
Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology (DDR) ..•
Radiatioo Protection a ffieers
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8.30 Radiotherapy Radiographer ....................... 74
8.30.1 Diploma in Therapeutic Radiology......... 74
8.31 Speech Therapy (Certified Teacher with
endorsement in Speech Therapy) •••••.•....••••••• 75
8.32 Social Wark ................................... . 75
8.32. 1 Diploma in Social Work. .. .. • .. • .. .. • .. • 75
8.32.2 ~I.A. (Social Welfare and Development)... 75
8.32.3 M.A. in Sociology (Option 2. Social
Work) .......................... ...... 76
:;.32.4 Bachelor of Social Work. .. .. ... . .. ... .. . 76
PAPUA NEW Gl'L'>;EA ................................... . 71
9.1
9.2 Aid Post Orderly ............................... .
Cornn1unity Health .•.••....•.••.... '" .......... .
Diploma in Community Health .•....••.•
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA (continued)
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.9
DentalOfficer ................................. .
9.3.1 Bachelor of Dental Medicine and
D,ntal Surgery (BDM & OS) •••.•••.••..• • 77
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9.3.3
Dental Technician .................... .
Dental Therapisc. ...................... .
Dispenser . ...... " ... " ........................ .
9.4.1 Certi fieue in Dispensing .............. .
Health Educatioo ............... .. , ..... '" ..... .
9. O. I Diploma in Health Education ............ .
Health Extensial ........................... " .... .
9.6.1 Health Extension Officer ................ .
Health In.pector .............................. " .
Health Services Administration ............ ....... .
9.8.1 Diploma in Health Service Administration
National Malaria Training Centre. Madang
9.9.1 Walaria Eradication Officer
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PAPI!A NEW GUINEA (continued)
9.10
9. II
9.12
Medical Technology •.•.••••••••••••••••••.••••.• 80
9.10.1
9.10.2
9.10.3
Medical Laboratory Assistanr .... ....... "
Certificate in Medical Technology ...••.•
Diploma in Medical Technology ..•..•••••
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"1edicine .................... .............. , ... . 81
9.11.1 Ilachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of
Surgery (M. B. B. S.) •..••.•••......•..... 81
Nuning ... '" ....•.. '" ....................... . 81
9.12.1 Basic Courses .. '" ..................•... 81
9.12.1.1 Nurse Aide (on-job training)... 81
9.12.1. 2 Enrolled Nurse (Polyvalent:
CommunilY Health and
Hospital Nuning) ..... ' . .. . . 82
9.12.1.3 Registered Nurse.... •..•.••.. 82
9.12.2 PQ5t~basic CourSeS (or Trained Nurses ...... 82
9.12.2.1 Midwifery.. ••••.••.... ..... 82
9.12.2.2 Paediatric Nursing....... .... 82
9.12.2.3 Psychiatric Nursing.......... • 83
9.12.2.4 Operating Theatre Managemenr
and Technique... .. ......... 83
9.12.2.5 Nurse Anaesthetist •..•. _..... 83
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PA PUA NEW GUINEA (continued)
9.13
9.12.3 POIt-graduate Cwna
9.12.3.1
9.12.3.2
Diploma in Nursing Education ..
Diploma In NUlSing
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Administration..... ••• • •• • . • 83
Nutrltlan •••••••.••••••••.••••••••••••.•••••• " • 84
9.13.1 Diploma in Nutrition........ •. • •. . •.• .• • 84
9.14 Radiographer... .. . •• .... .... .... .. ... .......... . 84
9.14.1 Certificate in Radiography ............. .. 84
10. PHILIPPINES .... .. ... ..... . ............. • .... ..... . . . ..• 85
10.1 B.1chelor of Science ................... " . .. ...... 85
10.1.1 Bachelor of Science. Prychology Major.... 85
10.1.2 B.1chelor of Sci. nee. Guidance and
Counselling Major... ... .. .. . .. • .. .. .... 85
10.1.3 Bachelor of Science. Biology Major... . •. • 85
10.1.4 B.1cbelor of Science. MajOr In Zoology..... 85
10.2 B.1chelor of Science in Education.. ......... ........ 86
10.2.1 B.1chelor of Science in Elementary
Education .. .... . • .. .. ... .. • .. . ... ..... 86
10.3 Dental Public Health (at the Institute of Public
Health) ....................................... .. 86
10.3.1 Diploma in Dental Public Health (DDPH)... 86
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PHILlPPlNES (caltinued)
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
Dentistry ................................ ' .......... .
10.4.1 Doctor of Dental Medicine •.•••.•.••.• '"
Hospital Administtatim ............................ .
10.5.1 cenificate in Hospital Administration
(CHA) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
10.5.2 Master of Hospital Admini.ltratial (CHA) •••
Medical Technology ..••...••••....•...•••.....•..
10.6.1 Bachelor of Science in Medical
86
86
86
86
87
87
T eclm ology ••••. . • . • . . • • • • . • . • . . • •• • . • • 87
Midwifery .......................................... .
10.7.1 Graduate Midwife ••••.••••••••••••.••••
Nursing •......•.......•...•••...•.•.•..•....•.•
Nutrition ........................................ .
10.9.1
10.9.2
Bachelor of Schnee in Food and NutrUion "
Bachelor of Science in Food Service
87
87
87
88
88
Administratlm .••••••.• '" ., .. • •••. •.•• 88
10.10 Pharmacology................................... 89
10.10.1 M.Sc. Pharmacology.................... 89
10.
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CONTENTS
PHILIPPINES (cootinucd)
lu.ll Physiology •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 89
10.11.1 M.Sc. Physiology............... ..••.•. H9
10.12 PhysiotherapylOccupatimal Therapy.... .. . .. •••••• 89
10.13 Public Healtb ...•...•.••.••••••••••••..•.. ...•.. 89
10.13. I Maner of Public Health (MPH) •.••.••••• • 89
10.13.2 Maner of Science in Public HeaUh (MSPH) . 90
10.14 Pu blic Health Engineering ..............•• " . •. .. .• 90
10.14.1 Maner of Public Health Engineering
(MPHE) •.•••.•••..•..• " ••.•.•••••. .••• 90
10.15 Sanilary Engineering.... ••• ••• ••••• • •••• •••• ••••• 90
10.16 Veterinary...................................... 91
10.16.1 Master of Public HeaUh (Vet.)
(at tbe Institute of Public Health)
MPH (Vet. Med.) ••••••..••..••••.•••• • 91
10.11 Maner of Occupatimal Health (MOH) •••...... . .••• 91
10.18 Doctor of Public HeaUh(Dr. P.II.) " ••.. ••.. .•..••• 91
10.19 Master in Health Prof""ioru Education.. . . . • .. ... .. . 91
11.
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SINGAPORE ..•.•••.•..••.•.•..••••.••••••.••.•••.•••••. 93
11. 1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11. 5
11. C
11. 7
A ir Pollution Coune ••••..•....•.••.•••.•.••.•.....
Dental Nune (Assistanl) ......................... .
Dt nlal Therapist ...... ....•.•.... " ., . ....•..••..
Dispensing A .. isunt •..•.•.•.••.•.•••••.•.••.•••..
Nursing .•..• " ..••...•••••••...•............•••.
11.5. I
11. 5. 2
Assistant Nune Trainlng ....... .......... .
POIt-basic Nursing Courses . ......... , .. .
11.5.2.1
11.5.2.2
Psychiatric N'uning Coune ... ,_
Operaring Thurre Nursing
93
93
93
94
94
94
94
94
Cou..., •••.•. . .•. .••••••.•••• 94
11.5.2.3 Intensive Nursing e're Coune.. 94
11. 5. 2.4 Midwifery. Paediatrics and
Community Health Care
Course ............. ,. . •••. 94
11.5.2.5 Student Nunc Training...... . 94
Public HUlth InspecI>n Coune .•.•.•..••.• , .•••••• 95
95 Radiooraphy .................................... .
11.7.1
11.7.2
Diagnostic Radiogtaphy Leading to Diploma
of the College of Radiographers ....•. , . .•. 95
Therapeutic Radiography Leading to
Diploma by the Examination Board of the
SctlOol of Radi~ raphy. Ministry of
Health. Singapore...................... 96
II. 7. 3 Advanced Radiographic Techniques.... .••• 96
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CONTENTS
11. SINGAPORE (continued)
11.8 School of P.-ts.duate Medical Studies. National
University of 5 ingapore ••••••••.••...••••..•••.••• 96
11.8.1 Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine
(M. Med. (lotemal Medicine» ............ 96
11. 8. 2 Maller of MediCine in PaediauiCI
I~. Med. faeellamcs) ....... .... .. .. .. .. 98
11.8.3 Master of MediCine in Surgery
(M. Med. Surgery) ........... ........... 99
11.8.4 Malter of Medicine in Obltetrics and
Gynaecology 1M. Med. (Obltetries and
Gynaecology» ......................... 100
11.8.5 Master 01 Medicine (Anaesthesia) ........ . 103
11.8.6 Malter of Science in Public Health
(M.Sc. (Public Health» ................. 104
11. S. '1 Malter of Science in Occupational Medicine
1M. Sc. (Occupetional Medicine)) ......... lOS
11.9 Medical Laboratory Technology ••.•.•.•....... " ... 105
12. TAHITI ............... .............. .. ...... ..... ...... 106
12.1 Basic Nuning Coone .. .......................... . 106
I. A USTRALJA
1.1 ChiropraeUe
Phillip b .. tltut. of Technology. VictorU
Bachelor of Applied Scieuce (Chiropractic) - 5 yeall ful1-l1me
1.2 Dentiltry
1.2.1 Diploma In Public Health Dentistry/DPH (Dent.)
Univenlty of Sydney - I year, 3 consecutive tenns' coune
in preventive dentistry and publiC health; must have basic denIAl
quail fica tions
1. 2. 2 Diploma in Dental Health/ Dip DH
University of Queensland - 1 year. 2 consecutive semesters
as a fuU .. time student; must have basic deOlal Qualifications
1. 2.3 Bachelor of DenIAl Surgery/DDS
5 yean - Universities of Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney,
Queensland, and Western Au.tralia
1.2.4 Post-graduate DenIAl Studies in Specialized Fields
Universities of Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Queensland,
and Western Australia; must have balic denral quaJificatitlllJ
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1. 2. 5 Dental Therapy Schools
2 -year certificate or diploma counes are provided by the
following institution (pre-requisite is completion of secondary
school):
New South Wales - Health Commissioo Schools at
W estmead. Shellharbour
Victoria - Health Commission School at St Kilda, Melboume
Queensland - Department of Health schools at Yerooga.
(Brisbane). and Townsville
South AUlnaha - Health Commission School at Somertm
Park. Adelaid.
Westem Aumalia - 0) DepartmeDt of Public Health.
Mt Henry. Perth; (ii) Westem Australian Institute of Technology.
Perth (Associate Diploma)
Tasmania - Depanment of Huhh Services school at
New Town, Hobart
1. 2.6 Dental Hvgienut Coune
South AUltralia - Certificate course. 18 mmt .. full-time,
Department of Further EducatiCll. Adelaide Gilles Plains Community
College. Pre-requisite for course-dental nurse (assistant) certificate
and two yean' experience
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1.2.1 Denial Technici~ns Training Programmes
The following counes are avaiLable C11ly to penons working
in dental laboratories as apprentices:
New South Wales - 0) Certificate coune, 2 yun full-time.
De""nment of Technical and Furrher Education. Sydney. and 2 yean
prachcai experience in a denial laboratory; (ii) 2 yean part .. time
coune for dental proalhetiltS who may deal directly with public In Ihe
provision of arrificial denlure" School of Biological Sciences, Sydney
Technical College. Pre-requisite: 2 yean as a registered dental
technician.
ViCloria - (i) Certificate coone, 3 years part-time.
Melbourne Institute of Technology; (ii) 2 years part-time coulSe for
Advanced Dental Technicians who may deal directly with publiC.
Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital. Pre-requisite: liceDled technician.
Queensland - Certificate coune, 4 yearS parr-time. 19 weeks
at the Central Technical College, Brisbane
South Australia - Certificate course, 3 yean pan·lime.
School of Paradental Studie, - Gilles Plains Community College
Westem Australia - Certificate course, 3 years part-time,
1.11 Lawley Technical College, Penh
Tasmania - Additional 2 years pan-time cou~ for (rained
technicians of 2 yean standing. Dental Mechanics Registration Board ..
Registered Dental Mechanics may deal dire~tly with public in the
provision of artificial dentures.
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L 3 f oed T echnolCIRY
BallAral College of Advanced Edu",I"". ViClora
Bachelor of A pplled Science - 3 yean full-lime
IUwkr:Jbury Agricultural College. New Soorh Wales
Aaociale Diploma in food COIIlrol - 2 yean full-rime
GraduAle Diploma (food Sciences) - I year fuU-time
Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Techoology) - 3 yea" full-time
Univenlry of New Sooth Walea
B. Sc. In Food Technology - 4 yean full-tIme
Graduale Diploma In Food Technology - I year full-lime
Graduale Diploma (Food aDd Dnrg Analysis) - I year full-lime
Master of Applied Science (Food Technology) - 1 year full-lime
Queensland Agriculrural College
Associate Diploma In Food Proceaing - 2-1/2 yea" full-time
Diploma of Applied Science (Food Technology) - 3 yean full-time
~acheior of Applied Science (Food Technology) - 4 years full-Ume
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Rivedn. College of Advaneed Education
AlSOCiate Diploma in LaboratOty Technology (Food Science)
2 yea .. lull-time
Royal Mdboume InStiluce of Technology
Diploma of Applted SCIence (Foods and Food Service/
Home Economics) . 3 years full-time
Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Science & Technology) -
4 yean full-lime
1.4 Health Adminisnatioo
University of New South Wale5
Bachelor of lIealth Administration - 3 yea .. full-time
Master of Health Administration - 2 years full-time. Candidates
(Of the Malter', degree need not have previOl.ls experience in the
health field. They. however. muse hold a fir .. degree in any
discipline from a recognized university.
SClJth Australian Institute of Technology
AlIOCiate Diploma in Business (Health Administration) -
2 yean fun-time.
Graduate Diploma in Health Administration - 1 year full-time
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1.5 He.llh Educanon
Canberra College of Advanced Education
Bachelor of Applled Science in Health Education - :J years
full-time
Clal't!llonr Teachers College. Perth
Assc"_ 4Ate Diploma in Health Education - 2 years full !lrre
State College of Victoria. Toorak
Graduate Diplorra In Health - 1 year full-lime
Sycmey Teachea College
Graduate Diploma in Education. specialising in health
cducauoo
1.5.) ~le;tlth Persamel Education
University of New Sculh Wales (WHO!WPR Regiooal Teacher
Training Centre for Health Penmnel)
Master of Health Personnel Educatioo - 1-1/2 years tu!l-hme.
Candidates for this degree must usual1y <a) hold a degree obtaIned
after 4 years' full-time study; (b) have had approved teachin?
and. or adm11liJtrative experience at tertiary level of not less
thar ::: full-time years or ilS equivalent.
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Under special circumstances a candidate of exceptimaJ
merit can be considered ror admISsion.
The programme requir., lull-rime Itudy urendlng Oller
a pedod of 3 academic Mulen' (or its equivalent in part·time).
Of these. two seaions are spent in the Centre, and ooe in the
candidale', home inllilUlion/counrry.
The aeparatioo of the course into core and elective
IObjeclS i. one way of tailoring rhe programme ro rhe indi vidual
~didate'l needs, while lIill maintaining a certain amount of
uoilormiry, undillar .. come in with divene backgrounds,
profeuiClla. experience and seniority. All are concerned. however.
with teaching andlor adnlinistration in health persoonel institutions.
1.6 Health Studies
University of New Soulh Wal ..
MUler 01 Health PlaMing - I year luU-lime, The programme
i. designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to undertake
relJICI'sibllilies lor the plarDling of health services at the lederal, state
and regional levels. Candidales must normaUy be graduale. of a
programme of at least'" yean duration with suitable administrative
experience in the health services.
Queensland lnstitute of Technology
Associate Diploma of Health Surveying - 2 years full w time
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Deakin Univenlty, Victoria
Graduate diploma In Occupall ... al Hygiene - J year full-time
Hawkesbury Agricultural COllege. New South Wales
Bachelor of Applied Selence (Environmental H.allh) -
3 yun full-time
Western Australian In!titute of Technology
Bachelor of Applied Selence (Envir ... mental H •• lIh) -
3 yean full-time
1. 7 Laboratory Technology
Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Educ:atloo
Associate Diploma in Laboratory Techniques - 2 years full-time
Riverina College of Advanced IducatlU1
Associate Diploma in Laboratory Technology - 2 years full-time
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1. 8 MediclJle
Univenities in all Australian States offer COOlieS, the
satisfactory completion of whIch, when followed by 12 month.
in an approved hOlpilal clinical poll. leads 10 registration. as a
medical practitiCller in lOY State or Territory of Australia.
Registration in Australia i5 required (or the lawful practice of
medicine.
New South Wales .. Univenities in NSW offer five year full-ume
COLI rieS a I:
The University of Sydney
The Vnivellity of New South Wales
The Uoivellily of Newcastle A 11 other states have 6 .. year counes.
Victoria
The Vnivellity of Melboume
Nmash University
Queensland
The Univellity of Queensland
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South Australia
The University of Adelaide
The mnde" Univenity of South Australia
Wester n A us(ralia
The University of Westem Australia
Tasmania
The Univenity of Tasmania
Admission to medical courses at most Australian universitid
depends on academic merit at matriculation level or 00 1$1 year
university results in certain science subjects. The medical courses
offered by The HindeIS University and The UniveISity of Newcastle.
however. also have some regard to the experience and assessed
personal suitability of applicants.
1. 9 Medicine - Poslgraduate
Under arrangements for the Australian scherne of health
insurance. a differential fee level is recognised between the general
practiticoer and the medical specialist. The medical specialties
eligible for the differential fee level are subject to recognition by
the National Specialist Qualificari<IJ Advisory Committee.
Generall y. regunati"" Or recognition of a specialist medical
pracH,;on" is based on the poueulon of a highe, qualificatiCll
and at least five yean of medical practice following graduation,
of which a minimum of three yean has been spent in specific
specialty training.
Relevant bodies that may be cornacred for advice on
posrgraduale n~edical training are:
Faculty of Anaesthetists. Royal Australasian College
of Surseells
Australasian College of DennatologiJu
Royal Aumalian College of General Practitioners
Royal Australian CoJlege of Medical Adminisltaton
Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists
Royal.Australian College of Ophthalmologists
Australian College of Paediatrics
Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
Royal Australasian CoJlege of Physicians
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of
Psychiatrists
Royal Australa.ian College of Radiologists
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Special "aiDing programmes may be arranged. according to
individual requirements. in most of the major specialist fields of
medicine for periods ranging (rom 3 weeks to 12 morHhs. These
programme. arc designed to improve the individual'S knowledge and
technical skill and do not lead to the acquisition of a formal
qualificatiaJ.
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'!'be Univellity of Melboume offen profelliooal »OItgradu&1e
training in an edueatim framework in conjunction with its
leaching hcapitals. The courses are:
• tt~aster of Medicine
- Master of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Malter of Surgery
EDtry to such coones is limited to medical graduates who have
already attained the staudard equivalent to Part: 1 examination of
the specialist Colleges. The CDUnes, which include clinical
work in the hospitals, are of 2-3 yean duration.
1.10 Medic.l Nucleogr.phy
Royal Melboume Institute of Technology
Diploma in Applied Science (Med. Nuc1eography) -
3 yurs full-time
1.11 Medical Record Adminiltrltioo
Associate Diploma in Medical Record Administration -
2 years full-time. Available at Cumberland College of Health
Sciences. Sydney and the Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences,
Melbourne.
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1.12 Medical Technology
Canberra College of Advanced fducaHQr1
Bachelor of Applied Science In "'.edical Technology -
3 yean full-lime
New South Wales In'li(Ure of TechnoloKY
Bachelor of Applied Science (Biomedical Science)
3 yeal! full-lime
Queensland In''i.u.e of Technology
Bachelor of Applied Science (Med. Techno!.) -
3 yeal! full-time
Rive-rina College of Advanced Educ:arioo, New Sooth Wales
Associate Diploma of Medical Technology -
2 yeal! full-lime
Royal Melboome Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Applied Scienct (Med. Techno!.)
3 yean full-time
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South Australian lnstirure of Technology
Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Technology -
3 yea" fuJI-time
Graduate Diploma of Medical Technology - 1 year full-time
Master of Applied Science (Research) - 2 yean full-time
Wenem Australian Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Applied Science with major in Medi<al
Technology - 3 yean full-time
Graduate Diploma in Medical Technology - 1 year full-time
Major in ~:aS[er of Applied Science (Health Science) -
2 yea" fuJI-time
1.13 ~
1.13.1 P -e -regisrIStioo Nursing Coorses
Australia has a [Wo-tier level of nUlSe training. It is
possible to undertake three-year basic (Glining to become a
registered general nUlSe. Altematively, students may undertake
a hospital·based coe or two-year training course which leads to
eligibiliry [0 enrol as either an enrolled or auxiliary nurse. in
general, pre-requisite for entry into this type of training program
is successful completion of year 10 school or its equivalent.
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Three-year full-time training programmes leading 10
eligibility to register as a general QUae are available from either
hospital schools of nUlSlng or regimal schools of nursing in all
States and Territoriesa Although education entrance requirements
differ between States, In general, pre-requiSite for ent!), into a
training programme is successful completiOll of year 12 schooling or
its equivalent.
Three-year diploma cOUlSes are available at:
Cumberland College of Health Sciences, Sydney
Riverlna College of Advanced Education, Wagg. Wagga
Lincoln Institute of Tecbnology, Melbourne
Phillip instiblte of Tecbuology, Melboume
Queensland instiblte of Tecbnology, Brisbane
Sbln College of Advanced Educatioo, Adelaide
Westem Australian instiblte of Tecbuology, Penh
Tasmanian College of Advanced Education,
Nursing School, LauncestCll
1,13,2 Post-registration NUKing Courses
There are many post-basic coones available as either
iD"service or college-based programs. Some post-basic courses are
conducted in only CIte type of institution.
1.13.3 In-service post-registtalion nOISing courses
Details of the cou!Ses conducted as in-service progra:-r:s
are avai lable in the publicatico 'POSt Basic NUISing Courses in
Australia', This book is updated biennuaUy, The cOUJSeS offereo
are:
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Accident and Eme'gency Nursing
Acute Gare NUISing
Advanced Nursing Course
Anaesthetic Nursing
cardio"Thoracic Nursing
Child Health NUISing ([nfan' Welfare)
1.13.4 Post-basic COUISe for Enrolled and Auxiliary NuISes
• Communicable Diseases
Geriatric and Rehabilitation NUISing
Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing
Midwifery
Operating Theatre Nursing
OJ1hopaedic Nursing
Paediatric Nursing
1. 13.5 Post-registration Courses Conducted in Centres
of Higher Educaticn
Cumberland College of Health SCiences, New South Wales
Bachelor of Applied Science, Advanced Nursing -
5 years pan-time
Assoc;,ue Diploma in Community Health Nursing -
1 year full-time
Diploma of Teaching (Nursing) - 3 years full-time
Associate Diploma in Nursing Administration - 1 year full-time
Diploma of Admini",aticn (Nursin!!> - 3 years full-time
Graduate Diploma in Midwifery - 2 years pan-time
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Arnlldale College of Advanced Edue.tioo. New South Wales
Associate Diploma in Nursing Educalion •
Extemal Studies Coune:
Associate Diploma in Nursing S(udies -
External Studies Couse
Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences. Victoria
Diploma in Applied Science Community HealUI Nursin~
(Matemal and Child Health) - I year full-time
Bachelor of Applied Science. Advanced Nursing
~ yeaR (ull-time -
Advanced Clinical Nursing t-.~aJor
Nursing Education Major
Nursing Adminislration Major
CommunHy Health Nursing Major
Comrr.unicable Diseases Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Cormary Care Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
General Nursing for RegiStered Psychiatric Nurses
General Nuning for Registered Geriatric Nurses
General Nuning for Registered Children's Nurses
GeriatriC Nursing
GynaeCOlogical NUrSing
IntenSive Care NUrSing
Mental Deficiency Nursing (Mental Retardation)
Middle Management Coune for Nurses and
Hospital PerSonnel
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Midwifery NUlSing (Obstetric Training)
Neonatal Paediatric NUISing
Neurosurgical NUlSing
Oncological Nursing
Operating Theatre Nursing
Ophthalmic NUlSing
Otthopaedic NulSing
Paediatric NUlSing
Plastic Surgery NUlSing
Psychiatric NulSing for Psychiatric Nurses
Psychiatric Nursing for Registered General Nunes
Psychiatric NWSing for Registered Geriatric Nurses
Psychiatric NulSing for Registered Mental
Deficiency N UlSes
Refresber COUDe for General NulSeS
Refresher CoulSe for MidwifeI}' NulSes
Renal NUlSing
SpiDallnjuriea Coune
Stomal Therapy NUlSing
Ward Management
Philli? IOHirute of Technology, Victoria
Bachelor of Applied Science in Advanced ~ursing -
Nursing Administration Major
Nursing Education Major
Advanced Clinical Nursing Major
Advanced CommuniI}' Health NUrSing Major
Diploma in Community Health Nursing· 1 year full-time
Diploma of Applied Science in Advanced PsychiatriC Nursing
Practice - 1 year full-titre or 2 years part-time
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Queensland Institute of Technology
Diploma of Applied Science - Community NUlSing -
1 year full-time or 2 yealS part-time
Diploma of Applied Science - NUlSing AdminiJlratiaJ -
1 year full-time or 2 yean part-time
Diploma of Applied Science - NulSing Educ&tioo -
1 year full-time or 2 yealS part-time
Diploma of Applied Science -Nnning and Unit Management -
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Sturt College of Advanced Nuning. Sooth Australia
Diploma of Applied Sci""ce (NulSing ConveniaJ Coune -
Internal) - 2 yean part-time
Diploma of Applied Science (NulSing Convenion Course -
External) - 2 yealS part-time
Diploma of Applied Science (Community Health Nu .. ing)
1 year full-time
Diploma of Applied Selence (NulSing Management) - 1 year
full-time Or 2 years part-time
Diploma of Applied Science (Psychiatric Nunlng)-l year
full-time or 2 years pan-time
Bachelor of Applied Science (Nursing) - 1 year full-time
Diploma of Teaching (Nune EducatiaJ) - 1-112 yealS full-tirr:e
Bachelor of Education (Nursing Srudiesj - I year full-tirre
or 2 years part-time
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DdII:iII UIIi!e!lity. v_ ~Dllili ... major ill Badldao: of Scir:ace eg- -
3 yea. full-time
P"-&p+iI" Diploma ill Didelics - 1 year full-time -
cu4ifh'ts _ IIaId appti sod *pee .. N J Rica' .x.c:a
... pz+zeDj,' *iIlJtWririw"" a-1 ,....Idl ___ rC_SIiIII' __ "''Ie B.Sc.. .-ii ... ~ __
qMti.I.~ ill _lite • - • ft. jw:' 5 g ..,..illWWl 'I , c~ .....
ill ........ Uby ... PIzj -dagy ..
!'_-~ .. Dipiona ia Nu_ ad m-ucs -1 year fuJI-time. caadi_ ~ hold a ill¥' .... degoce ill ~. "·edicille. Denti.ilJy .. Agri"""-, jgc_g ac«'epQNe teniluy c::aomes
in Bioc:ben>i'ln ADd PIIJosiolagy
Nutrilicm ad Food Sciaace major ill Bacbelcx of Applied
Sci.mc::r - 3 ~£JS foU-time
P_ -!'Dduase Diploma in Dieretics - 1 yc&' hill-time -
by ~ook fUs iuemship
On ' .. ed 1asli00te of Tecbnalogy
Goadua<: I>ifImn" in 11 __ aDd Diooleli", -
1-1, 2 yteal!- ~-1iIre
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Univellily of Queensland
Maalen degree in Communiry Heallb (Nurrili<ll), afler
baebelor's degree in health, behavioural or agricullural sciences and
2-3 yean relevanr experience, By coune work, field work (Uni., of
Ihe Philippines) and rhesls,
I, I" Occupal1<1111 Therapy
Cumberland College of Heallh Sciences, New Soulh Wales
Bachelor of A pplled Science in Occu~li<lll1 Therapy -
3-112 years full-lime
Graduale Diploma in Occu~lion.1 Therapy - I year full-time
(B,Sc, Is pre-requisile)
Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences. Victoria
Baebelor of Applied Science (Occuparional Tberapy) -
3-112 yean full-lime
Univenlly of Queensland
Bachelor of Occu~ri<llal Therapy - 3-1/2 years full-rime,
posr-graduare srudy available
Soulh Australian InstilUle of Technology
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occuparional Therapy) -
3a l/:;: jt.:oiHli full-lillie.:
Weslern Ausrrallan Instlture of Technology
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupali<llal Therapy) -
3-1/2 yean full-!ime plus lB weeks clinical praclice
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1.16 Op!Ometry
UniVeDity of Me1hoame (inOGlllJjunctim with Victoria College
of Oprometry)
B.Sc. Optometry - 4 yean full-time - Diploma
Licentiate 0lltODletric Science awarded by College m completim
of B. Sc.
M.Sc. Oprometry - 1 year full-time
Ph. D. and Doctor of Science also ayaiJable
Uniyenlty of New South Wales
Bachelor of Optometry - 4 yean full-time
Master of Optometry - 1 year full-time
Ph.D.
QueeasJand institute of Teclmology
Diploma of Applied Science (Oprometry) -
3 yeaD full-time
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1.17 Orthoptics
Cumbetlaod College of Healtb Sciences. New South Wales
Diploma of A pplied Science (Orthoptics) -
3 y~ .. full-time
Lincoln Institute of Health Science!, Victoria
Diploma of A pplied Science (Orthoptics) -
3 yeaa full-lime
I. IS Pharmacy
Uni veaity of Queensland
Bachelot of Pharmacy - 3 yean full-time
Master of Pharmaceutical Studies - 2 to 5 years from
B. Pharmacy by coune work and project
Malter of Pharmacy - 1 year full-time - from B. Phannacy
(Hans) by research and thesis
South Australi"" Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Pharmacy - 3 yean full-time
Master in Applied Science (Pharmacy) - 2 yean full-time
Malter in Applied Science (Reseatch) - 2 yea .. full-lime
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Tasmanian College of Advanced Education
Bachelor of A pplied Science (Pharmacy) -
3 year.; full-time
~~aS!er in Pharmacy - 1 to 3 years full time. by rhesis
after re5f"A reb
Victorian College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy - 3 yean full-time
Master in Pharmacy - 2 years full-time
Watem Australian Instirute of Technologv
Bachelor of A pplied Science (Pharmacy) - 3 years
full-time
~~aSter in Pharmacy - 2 years full-time
University of SydneY
Bachelor of Pharmacy - 3 years full-time
Graduate Diploma in HOSpital Pharmacy - 1 year full-time
from Bachelor of Pharmacy
~ aster of Pharmacy· full-tirr:e from Bachelor of Pharmacy
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1.19 Ph,/!iotherapy
Cumberland College of Health Scieocei. New South Wales
Bachelor of ApplJed Science (Physiotherapy) - 3-1/2 YeI" full-time
Graduate Diploma in: Physiotberapy. Cardio-pulmmary
Physiotherapy. Manipulative Therapy. Paediatric Physiotherapy -
1 year full-time
Master of Applied Science in Physiotherapy
Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences, Victoria
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) - 3-1/2 years
full-time
Univemlty of Queeo.land
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - 3-112 yeam full-time
Master in Physiotherapy - 1 year full-time
Doctor of PhilOlophy
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South AUI"alian IPltlrute of TechDology
Bachelor of Applied Science (Pbyaicxherapy) - 3-1/2 yea ..
full-lime
Graduate Diploma in Advanced IUaipulati.e Tberapy -
I year full -time
Master of Applied Science - 2 yean full-time
Weste ... AumaUan Institute of TechDology
Bacbelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) - 3 y ..... full-time plul 18 weeks clinical practice
Graduate Diploma in Manlpulati.e Therapy - 1 year
fllll-time
1.20 PodI&try
Dep!rtmeDt of Technical and Furthe, Educatl(ll. New South Wales
Associate Diploma (Podiatry) - 3 yean full-time
Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences, Victoria
Diploma in Podiatry - 3 yean full-time
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Qoeensland In.titute of Technology
Diploma in A ppJied Science (Podiatry) - 3 years full-time
Sotnh Ausualian lnsrirule of Technology
Associa.e Diploma (podia.ry) - 3 years full-time
W ... em AUlllahan Instl.o.e of Technology
Diploma in Applied Science (Pod~"y) - 3 years full-time
1. 2 J Proo.h •• ics and Orthoric.
Lincoln Ins'i.o.e of Heal.h Sciences. New South Wale.
Diploma in Applied Science (Prosthetics and Orthotics) -
3 years full-time
I. 22 "ublic Health
Commonwealth Institute of Health. New Sooth Wales
Degree of Master of Public Health: 1 yeat full-time
course work. followed by candidate completing a treatise m an
approved supervised project - the treatise to be submitted not less
than two telms .rter completiCll of the finr year's full ... time cOUlIe
work. The first term consists of core subjects obligatory fOI all
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candldat .. followed by ciecti'fe optlalS in the next two terms to
be 'a ken from eme of three areal - public health. tropical health
or occupatlemal healrh.
Altemallvely. tbe degree may be obtained by thesiJ
(limited COUtle work may be required) embodying the resul .. of
at least two yean appro¥ed lupervised research - (at the discretion
of the faculty).
Candidates for the Masten degree must have completed
a degree or degrees (involving at least 4 academic years' work)
acceptable to the Institute.
PClStgraduate Diploma in Tropical Public Health - 1 year
full-time - Candidates should have completed courses acceptable
to the Faculty of Medicine or furnish such evidence of special fitne.
as satisfies the Faculty of Medicine and the Academic Board that he
i. qualified to enter upon systemiclOUnes of study in Tropical Publlc
Health. This Diploma follows an identical curriculum to the MPH
(Tropical Health Opti ... ) with the exception that no research
treatise 01 thesis is required.
1.23 Radiography and Radiotherapy
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Radiography) -3 years full-time
Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Radiotherapy) -
3 yean full-time
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Wostem AumaUan IlUtitute of Technology
Diploma in Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) -
3 yean full-time
Diploma in Applied Science (Thet'peutic Radiography> -
3 yeatS full-time
1.24 Radlologv
Univenity of Melboume
Diploma in Di.gnostic Radiology and Diploma in
Therapeutic Radiology - Candidates must he graduates of 2 years
standing from Bachelor of MediCine and Bachelor of SUlgery.
Univedity of Sydney
Diploma in DiagnOStic RadiOlogy and Diploma in
Therapeutic Radiology - Candidates must be graduates of 3 years
standing from Bachelor of MediCine and Bachelor of Surgery.
Stun College of Advanced Education, South Australia
Associate Diploma in Diagnostic Radiograpliy - 2 yea ..
full-time
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1.25 Speech Therapy
Cumberland College of Health Science •• New South Wale.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) -
3-1/2 yean full-time
Master in Applied Science (Speech Pathology) - 2 yean
full-time
Lincoln Institute of Uulth Sciences, Victoria
Bachelor of Applied SClence (Speech Pathology) - 3-li~
yean full-time
Univenity of Queensland
Bachelor of Speech Therapy - 3-1/2 yean full-time
Master in Speech Therapy - 1 year full-time
Stun College of Advanced Education. South Ausualia
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech pathology) -
3-1/2 yean full-time
Western Australian Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Speech and Hearing S(;lenCe - 3-1/2 years
full-time
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2. FIJI
2.1 Professional
2.1.1 Dentistry
• The entry requirement to the Dental Course would now
be at lea.t a Cia" IlJ cerlHiealf: in the Foundatim Science Program.
Selecllon of dental students would be made at the end of tbe
foundation Science programtlle. The Dental course would
therefore be of 3 years' duratioo, after Foundation Science program.
2.1.1.1 Dental I
Four-year course. Minimal entry
standard .. a paIS in the New Zealand Univenity
Entrance Examin&tim having [3ken English.
Mathematics. Chemistry. and either BiOlogy or
Physics, or a pass in Preliminary 1 Science at the
University of the South Pacific; of an equivalt:nt (this
doe. not include a US high .chool diploma).
2.1.1.2 Dental Prosthetics
One -year course. This is a postgraduate
course for holden of Dip!oma in Dental Surgery who
followed 3-y ... r, 3-1!3-ye.r or 3-1!2-year course. of
training. Trainees are expected to receive not less than
their normal salaries as Dental Officers. Normally free
board, lodging and tuition is supplied in exchange for
minimal service duties in the dental clinic.
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2.1. 2 Medicine
Five-year course. Entrance: a pass in tbe New Zealand
Vniversity Entrance Examinatiro having taken English. Mathematics,
Chemistry, and either Biology or PhysiCS; or a pass in Preliminary I
Science at tbe University of the South Pacific; or an equivalent
(this does not include a US high school diploma).
As from 1982, there will be NO Foundatioo Medical
Class at the U.S.P. All students seeking admissioo to MBBS
program for 1983 at Fiji School of Medicine will have to complete
Foundatiro Science Program with at least a Class III pass and having
attained a minimum of grade '5' in Chemistry. Physics and Biology.
The Dew MOBS course will be of five years' duratioo
after a year's Foondatioo Science program. In 1982, students who
have successfully completed Foondatioo Medical program in 1981
would be enrolled in the ls~ year medical degree program.
2.1.2.1 Medical Postgraduate
Any ,ubject other than Public Health not
less than 6 months.
2.1.2.~ Medical Internship'
A vailahle OIl special request from countries
which are unable to provide intemship training for new medical graduates.
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2.2 Ancil~ry
2.2.1 Dental Hygiene Therapy
Three-year coune. Entry requhemenlJ: New Zealand
School Certificate - English 3~ and 2 ether subjeclS 5~. one of
which must be a Science; or Cambridge School Certificate pUS.
including a pass in General Science. Physics. Chemistry. or
Biology. This coune replaces the previous 2-year Dental
Hygiene course. In addirim to the previous training as a
chainide assistant, in scaling of teeth and in dental health
education. naining Is given in carrying 0111 simple fillings. In
1974. holde .. of Certificate in Dental Hygiene were admllled
directly to the third year of the Dental Therapy cOlllJe.
2.2.2 Junior Dental Assistant
Two-year appren'iceship training by Dental Office .. and
Dental Hygienist/Therapist. Only Fiji studenu are being accepted
at present.
2.2.3 Dietetics
Three-year coune. This course trains students in the
field of institutional dietetics and public heallh nutritioo. The
filSt year of the coone iJ held at the University of the South Pacific
at Preliminary I level. but applications must be made to Fiji School
of Medicine. Entry requirement: New Zealand School Certificate -
English 3rP/o and 3 other subjecu 5CP/,. one of which must be Chemistry.
Total mark 200; or Cambridge School Certificate pass. including
a credit pass in Chemistry.
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2.2.4 Health Inspector
Two-year course. This course of training leads to the
Cenihc.at< III Public Health Inspection lor General OvelSus
A ppointmenlS 01 the Royal Society lor the Promotion 01 Health,
London. Membership of this society (MRSH) is consideted th.
equivalent 01. US sanitarian', qualification. Applicants should
have held an Assisu.nt Health Inspector's cenificate for at least
4 years. and to hold educational qualificati.(l(15 for the coune in
respect of Fiji entrants.
2.2.5 Assistant Health Inspector
Two-year course, New Zealand School Certiflcare -
English 3~ and 2 other subjects 50'/0, one 01 which must be a
Scien",,; or CAmbridge SchOOl G.enificate pass, including a pass in
General Science, Physics. ChemiJtry Or Biology. Note; A lull
year of form 5 study, with subjects as above, will be accepted for
aveneal applicants. Failure to have obtained school certificates
passes w ill prevent an Assistant Health Inspector from proceeding
to me Health Inspec[or's course.
2.2.6 Laboratory Technology
Three-year course. Entrance: ~ew Zealand School
Certificate - English 3()11]o. Chemistry 5IYiv. anotheI subject 5f11!o;
or Cambridge School Certificate pau, including a credit pass in
Chemi<try.
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2.2.7 Medical AlliJl&nll COUDe
Normal minimum qualificatiCll: a good pass in Science
,ubjects in the New Zealand School Certificate" Mathematics.
Chemistry and either Physics or Biology. Men and women are
accepted. This is a three-year coone which will prepare medical
&lIiJtartU to perform duties connected with preventive medicine.
clinical medicine. maternity and child health. obatetrics, family
pbnning and health administration.
Upon successful completion of the COUI'5e, the medical
assistants will be ~ted [0 remote and isolated health centres.
Only Fiji students are being accepted for the course at present.
2.2.8 Pharmacy Technician
Three-year course leading to a Certificate in Pharmacy.
Entry, New Zealand School Certificate paIS in 2 ,ubjects, one of
which must be ChemiJtry. First year IS taJght mainly at the
Univenity of the South Pacific at Preliminary I Science level.
2.2.9 Physiotherapy
Three-year course. Requires New Zealand School
Certificate - Englilh 3~. ""0 other subjects 5()l}'o, including Physics
or Biology; or Cambridge School Certificate pass. including a
credit pass in General Science. PhySics or Biology.
2.2.10 Radiography
Three-year coone. Entry: New Zf'aland School Ccrlificate
Englilh 3of,. Physics 5010. another suhJecl 5fP!o: 01 Cambridge School
Certificate pass. including a credit pass in PhYSiCS.
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2.3 Nuning(Sulc)
2.3.1 General Nuning
(a) Three-year cOlIne. Entry: 17-35 yean of age.
completed Fonn V and gained a po .. in English plus one orher
subject in New Zealand School Certifiute or equivalent examinatiat.
Graduate opportunities: regisUatioo as Fiji nurse or Obstetrics nurse;
a staff nune poIitim leading to a Sister's position in a hospiral or a
diJtrict or public healtb nunlng pClIition.
(b) Three-year coone. Male nune. Entry: 11-35 yean
of age. completed Form V and gained a pass in English plus O'1e
Ofher subJecr in New Zealand School Cenificate or equivalent
examination. Graduate opporrunities: regisuatiCll as Fiji nulSe
or Obstetrics nurse.
2.4 NUlSing (Post-basic)
2.4.1 Wa rd Management Coone
Foof maahs. Entry requiremems: must be a Registered
Nurse and Obstetrics Nurse. Graduate opportunities: a Ward Sister
position.
2.4.2 Public Health Nursing (Diploma Coune)
Sixteen weeks. Entry requiremenu: must be a Registered
Nurse and Obstetric Nurse. Graduate opportunities: a Public Health
Nurse position.
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2.4.3 X-ray Laboratory COIn ... fer Nurses
Entry requirements: must be a Registered Nurse.
e raduate opportunities: a Nune Technician pcaitioo at health
centres.
2.4.4 Fiji Midwifery Training
Six months. Midwifery syllabJs - 6 yean of ~eneral
educarioo. Proressicnal education: Fiji Regisrered Nune who has
included in her training 5 months of experience in obstetrical
nUlling. Has had 2 ye:.s experience either at a hospital or a public
hellth service since regisuatioo as a ,,"'une. Graduate opportunincs:
an Ob!tetrical Nurse positioo.
2.4.5 New Zealand Midwifery Training
SiX mont... Entry re4uiremenu: New Zealand Registered
Nurse or equivalent. Graduate opportunities: a Sister post in
midwifery.
2.4.6
Pacific)
Vocatiooal Teachers Certificate ( University of the Swth
Entry requirements: must be a teacher of Nursing.
Graduate opportunities: a teacher post in nursing
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3. FRENCH POLYNESIA
3.1 Territorial Nulling School in Papeete
ThLs establlshme.t gives 2 counes leading to:
(I) French Slale Diploma in Nursing
A([er 3 yean of fun-time Itudy. Entry requiremenu:
... Examinati(ll for first group: (2 ex&minatims in french, 3 examinaHans in science ... Chemistrj.
Physics. natural sciences)
for studenu who have not passed the "baccal&ureaf'
- Examinatioo of the second group (comments on le);t m psycho
technique's test/interview)
For "Bachellen"l and ",cc_ful C3.didates of the fint group
General training is oriented Iowa Ids publiC heallh. Cenain subjects
(Obstetrical Nursing. MCH Nursing. Health Education. Parasitic and Tropical
Diseases) are given more houlS as compared with the official progl3mme.
(2) Territorial Diploma for Health Service Assistants
Duration of studies: 18 manhs
Entrance Examination: Primary Scboolleaving cenincate (Health
and Social Orieotation)
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aJ Territorial diploma for Health Sen ice Assistants
b) Territorial Diploma for Dental Hygieni5l
C) Terrilorial Diploma for Laboratory Assistant
d) Territorial Diploma for Assistant HealEh EducatOJ
e) Territorial Diploma for Assistant Heahh Inspecton
f) Territorial Diploma for Psychiatric Nursing Aid
The basic counes in nursing are included in the general teaching
prograrr.me.
I Bacheliers are those who have successfully passed the end of secmdary school
examination (Baccalaureat).
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4. HONG KONG
4.1 PhysiO[herapist
The lIong Kong Polytechnic offen a three-year Professional Diploma
coone in Physiotherapy. Entrance: Hong KCIlg Advanced Level Examinatioo
in 2 subjects, preferably one of them is Biology. at grade E or above plus
Hong Koog Certificate of Education in 3 other subjects at ~rade C or above
which must include English (Syllabus B) and Biology (if Biology is no!
obtained at A level). or the equivalent.
4.2 OccupatlOnal Therapist
The Hong Kong Polytechnic offers a three-year Professional Diploma
coune in Occupauonal Therapy. Entrance: Hoog Kong Advanced Level
Examinatim in at least 2 subjects, one of which should be either Biology.
PhYSics or Chemistry. at grade E or above. plus Hong Kong Certificate of
Edueatien with grade C or above in at least 3 subjects, including English
(Syllabus 8); or the equivalent. Previous experience in rehabilitation will be
an advantaw.
4.3 Radiographer (Radiodiagnostic)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic offers a three-year Professional Diploma
Course in Diagnostic Radiography. Entrance: Hong Kong Advanct:d Level
Examination in 2 subjects at grade E or above wi.ich must include either
PhYSics or Biology plus Hong Kong Certificate of Education in 3 other subjects
at grade C or above which must include English (Syllabus B); or the equivalent.
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4.4 Medical La_tory Tecbnician
Tbe Hong K ... g PO:yteclmic offen a two-year Diploma .,...., ill
Medical Laboratory Sc:ieace. Entrance: HODg KODg Certificate of Ecmcatim
ill 5 subjeclS at g .. de C or above including Englisb. 2 relevant Scialce
subjeclS and Mathematics or the equivalent.
4.5 Dental TecbniciJlll
Tbe HODg Koog Polytecbuic offers a three-year Diploroa .,...., In
Dental Tecbuology. EUhance: Hong KODg Certificate of E4i1caw. wid!
pde E or above in 5 subjeclS including English. Mathematics and two
Science subjects selected from Pbysics. CbemiStry aDd Biology.
4.6 Envirmmental Health (UDder the Royal Society of HealIb)
The Environmental Health T .. ining School of the UrbU Services
Department in Hmg K ... g provides 3-year training cowses leallag to IlSH
Diploma in Public Health lospectiClll for Gene .. l Overseas Appointment.
Tbe scbool also provides 6-month training courses leading to IlSH Diploma
for lospector! of Meat and Other Foods. Tne former is for Swd..,t Health
lospectoIS and the latter is for qualified Health inspectors.
4.7 Dental SU!l!eI'i Assistant
Two-year balniBg. EIiltrallce: must have passed Hoog ICGeg Certificate
of Educatim Exam_tion with 5 subjects including English
4.8 Dental T ecIBiciJlll
Tbree-year ... _g. Entrance: age 18-26 years; female candidates
must be unmarried; passed Hong K ... g Certificate of Eclucatim Examination
wid! 5 _bjec .. illcludlllg EIIgl1sb. Cbemistry and Physics
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4.9 Mould Laboratory TccllDicl&n
Three-year uaining. Entrance: age HI-26 yean; female
candidate. muSi be unmanled; passed Hong Kong Cenificate of
Eduealim Examination with 5 subjecu. including English. Physics
and Mathematics. and one of the following .. bJ<cl!: TecllDical
Drawing. Metalwork. Woodwork. Geometrical Drawing or Machine
Drawing
4.10 PrOithetiS[
Three-year training. Entrance: 18-26 years: female
candidates muSI be unmarried; passed Hong Kong Certificate of
Edueatim Examination. including English. Technical Drawing. Metal
work and preferably 2 Science subJects
4.11 ~diogra""er (Radioth.r.peutic)
Three-year training in radiotherapeutic technique, mcologyand radiography. [n(ranee: ]8-26 yean of age; female candidates must be
unmarried; should have one of the science subjects of Physics,
Mathematic. (Pure or Applied) and Biology at Advanced Level in the
University of Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination and the remaining
two plus English (Syllabus B) at Grade C in rhe Hong Kong Certificate of
Educa tim. or equi valent
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4_12 NUISIng
General Nursing
The Hong Kong Government Hospitals' Schools of
Gt.:neral Nursing are at the Queen Elizabeth'Hospital, the Oueen
Mary Hospital. the Princess Margaret HOIpilal and the KowlOCll
Hospital. The former three schools conduct a 3-year training
course in general nursing leading 10 registrauCfl with the
NUlSing Board of Hong Kmg. The School at KowlomHospital.
however. conducts a two-yur training course in basic general
nursing leading to enrolment with the NUlSing Board of
HOIIg Kong.
4.12.2 Health NUlSing
The Hong Kong Government Hospitals' School of Heallh
NUlling at tne Queen Elizabeth Hospital conduct. 2 training counes
in health nursing. A 12-moorh course prepares registered nurses
with midwifery qualification to sit for the Health Visitor
qualifying examination of the Royal Society for the Promotion of
Health and a {; -mooth course prepares enrolled nurses in basic
public health nuning.
4.12.3 p, ychiatric Nursing
The Hong Kong Government Hospital's School of Ptychiatric
Nursing attached to the Casrle Peak Hospital and 'he Kwai Chung
Hospital runs a 3-year training course in psychiatric nursing leading 10
registratim with the Nursing Board of Hong Kong .. In addition. the
School at Castle Peak HClipital runs a 2-year course in basic psychiatric
nursing leading to enrolment with the Nursing Board of lIong Kong.
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(Medium or IDslructim: Japane<e)
5.1 CliDlcal !.abo.tory Technician
Three-year COlli"'. Enlry requlrem~ 1% ysa geneal educ:atim
(6 yeats primary school. 3 yean junior high ...... 3 yeas oem ... hlgb
school)
5.2 DeIltisrrt
Two yeats pre-dentistry plus" yean miwemry, Enlrance: 12 yean
general education
5.2.1 Denial Hygienist
One 10 two yeats course. Entrance: 12 yea .. general
education
5.2.2 Dental T ecbnician
Two yean; Entrance: 12 yean general educatim
5.3 Medicine
Two yea .. poe-medicine plus" yea .. univen\ry; Entrance: 12 yea .. general educatioo.
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5.4 Midwifery
(1) FcxH-year unlven,ily: entrance: 12 years general education
(2) One-year midwifery school; enuance: 12 ye.n general
educatLCIl plus nuni.n~ school course education
5.5.1 Assistant I\' u Be
Two years al assistant nurse training school, or 3 years
high school nuning course; enfrance: :} yean general educatioo
0.5.3
Clinicll \ U rSe
(1) Four-year university course, or 3-year nursing school
or college; entrance: 12 years general education
(2) Two-year nurSing school or college: entrance:
assistant nurse who has acquired license after ~-year
general education and has been engaged in nUlSing
for not less than 3 years; assistant nurse who has
acquired license after 12-year genera} education
Public Healtn Nurse
(1) Four-)ear univeniry COUlSe: entrance! 12 years
general educatioo
(2) One-yt.:ar public healtb nursing school; entrance-
12 yea~ genera1 cducaTim plus nursing school l.uurse
graduation
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5.6 Nutritionist
Two to four yean uaining school; entrance: 12 years
general educatiCll
5.7 Occupaliooal Therapist
Tnree years: entrance: 12 yean general t:ducatim
5.8 Ortnoptist
Three years I1aining schooL Entrance: 12 years general education
5.9 Physical Therapist
Three years; entrance: 12 yean general educatioo
5.10 Pharmacist
Two years pre-pharmacy plus 2 yean university: entrance: 12 years
general education
5. 11 Radiology T ecMicia.
Three years; entrance: 12 years general educatim
5.12 Veterinarian
Two years pre·vetertnary plUs 2 yean university; entrance: 12 years
general education
5.13 X-ray Tecnnidan
Two yean: entrance: 12 years general education
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6. MALAYSIA
6.1 Professic:mal Training Programmes
6.1.1 proressimal: Basic Degree
6.1.1.1
6.1.l.2
6.1.1.3
6.1.1.4
Bachelor of DentiJtry
Four years. University of Malaya,
Kuala lumpur
Medicine
Five years. University of Malaya,
Kuala Lumpur; National Vniversity.
Kuala Lumpur: and Science University,
Penaog
Pharmacy
four years. Sciencf: University. Penang
Health Educatim
A graduate in applied or social sciences.
21 months course in Institute of Public Health. Kuala Lumpur
6.1.1.5 Optometry
A 4~yea[ degree cOllese al National Uni versity
b.!. 2
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6.1.1. 6 Food Technologi.t
Concerned with food quality control.
B.Sc. In Food and Nutrition from Natimal University.
Kuala Lumpur. or B.Sc. In Science and Food Technology.
Agriculnne Univenily Serdang. Malaysia
Profeuimal: PClItgraduate Medical Specialists
6.1.2.1 Master of Surgery ieneral)
Four yeall - National Uoiveniry. Kuala Lumpur
6.1.2.2 Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics)
foof years - National University. Kuau Lumpur
6.1.2.3 Master of Surgery (Oplltbalmology)
Four yealS - National University, Kuala Lumpur
6.1.2.4 Master of Surgery (Ear. Nose and Throat)
Four years - National Univenity, Kuala Lumpur
G.l. 2. f) Master of Pathology
Two years - Univenity of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
6.1.2.6 Master of Psychological Medicine
Two years - University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
6.1.2.7 Master of Public Health
One year - University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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6.2 P •• medical T .. lning Programme.
6.2. I Paramedical - Basic Training
6.2.1. I D,·ntal Technicians
Processes (alse dentures. II years of general
educatioo, stngle male or female. 3 yeaD: 2 years school
based and 1 year In the field· Dental Training School.
Penang
6.2.1.2 Dental Nurse
Does filling and extraction for preschool and
.chool children. 11 yea" or general education. 3 yean,
2 yean school based and I yea r in the field • Dental
Training School. Penang • r.male CIlly
6.2.1.3 Hospital Assistant
Gives curative care for minor illnesses.
11 yean or general education. 3 years. 3 training
centrea available. male cnly
6.2.1.4 Assistant Pharmacy
Prepares simple p reparations of drugs and
dispenses drugs. 11 yean of general edncatiat. 3 yean
training at Assistant Pharmacy Training School, Medical
Store and LabOlatory. PetaHng lay •• Before. known a,
Dispenser. Male and female.
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6.2.1.5 PhArmaceutical LAboratory Aula ... "
AlliJa In making limple drug pre,,"ratl..,s
In Govemment Medical LAbotatOl)'. Petallng laya. 11 yean
of general educadon. 3 yean training at Alliitant Pharmacy
Training School. Medical Store and LAboratory. Petaling
Jaya. Male and female.
Co. 2.1. 6 Medical LAboratory Technologist
Collects specimens and cooducu a wide variety
of lests in all major biochemical disciplineS. 11 yean
general education. 3 yean training in Medical Technology
Laboratory Training School. Institute for !,'edical Research
(IMR) I year -school·based; I year allachment to IMR and
1 year in the field. Male and female.
6.2.1.7 Pbysi",herapist
11 yean of general educatioo with good grades
in some science subjects. 3 yean training in school of
PIv,iotherapy. General Hospital. Kuala Lumpur. 2·1/2 yean
school~based and 6 mmths in the field. Male and female.
6.2.1.8 Public Health Inspector
Plays important role in maintenance and
conrrol of environmental sanitation. food safety and quality.
occupational health, communicable diseases and safe water
supply. 11 yean general education. 3 years rraining at
Public Health Institute. Kuala Lumpur. including 1 year
in the field. Male only.
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6.2.1.9 Radiographer" Diagncahc
Takes .adiological film.. 11 yean of general
educatic:m Wllh 3 yean of training in School of RawOlherapy.
General Heapital. Kuala Lumpu.. Previously. "'Iy 2 yea ..
naining. Male and female.
6.2.1.10 Radiog.apher - Therapeu.ic
Gives ramalion to cancerous growth. Works
only in Centre of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine in
General Heapi.al. Kuala Lumpur. 11 yea .. of general
educatiCll with good grades in Science subjects. 3 years
of training in School of RadiOlherapy. Gene.al Hospital.
Kuala Lumpu.. Previously. "'Iy 2 yean. Male and Female.
6.2.1.11 Registered N u ne
11 yean of general educal;m. 3 years of
training in 8 nursing training schools. Female mly.
Also takes in Trained Assistant Nurse with a
minimum of 5 yean experience as Assistant Nurse and belO'W
35 years old. In this case, training period is only 2 years
4 nJmths. Female roly.
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6.2.2 POI, .... lc Training Programme.
The.., are accredited courses meant to upgrade kDCIIoIkdge
of Registered Nona aod HOIpll&1 AaiJl&Dt In specialtJed cUnical and
health field.. Presently. an of them are canducted in the POItwic
NUlSlng School. General HOIpita!. Kuala Lumpur. In. couple of
years more training centres will be opened.
6.2.2.1 Central Sterile Supply Service
Registered Nunes ally. Has some experience
working in this area. 4 months coune.
6.2.2.2 Ophthalmic Nursing
Regiltered Dunes ~d hOlpiU.1 assLstant.
Has some working experience in IhiS lrea. 6 months COtlne
6.2.2.3 Intensive Coronary Care Nursing
Reg1Stered Nurse. Has some wOlking
experience in thls area. 4 mooths course.
6.2.2.4 Midwifery Division I
Registered Nune. 1 year COUlle.
6 Midwifery DiviJion I Tratnlng Schools available
6.2.2.5 Operation Theatre Technique
Open to RN and H.A. {; mallhs COUlSe
6.2.3
6.2.2.6 Orthopedic Nulling
OpeD to RN aDd H.A. 6 mmths coo...,
6.2.2.1 Paediatric NUlSing
For RN only. 6 mmths coo...,
6.2.2.8 Psychiatric Nulling
Open to RN and HA. 1 year coorse -
9 months iD Psychiatric Hospital, Peak aDd 3 mouths in
Psychiatric Uoit, GeneI3l HOSpiI3I, Koala Lampur.
6.2.2.9 Po blic Health Nu lling
ODe year course. Open to lIN with midwifery
Division I Certificate. TJaioiog at Pablic Health lostilllte
6.2.2.10 Ward Management
For RN only. 4 mouths·course.
Advanced Courses for Paramedic
GaDdidates who have completed tutoahip courses
successfully will enjoy higher scheme of service - higher srarting and
maximum yaries.
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6.2.3.1 General Nunlng TUlor Coune
Open 10 RN wllh Midwifery Divi.i<ll i
Cerlificale <Illy or allo ",lib Public Heallh Nunlog
Cerllficale and H .. pilll Auillan' who i. regiJlered wllh
Nursing Boord. Adequale working experience in general
or Public Health Nursing. 7 yean experience a. a RegiJtered NUlle or Hospital AssistADt.
One year coune at School for Advanced
Nuning. Faculty of MediclDe. UnlvenilY of Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur.
6.2.3.2 Midwifery Tutor COUISe
Open 10 Regislered Nurse wllh Midwifery
Dlvill<ll I Cerlificale and adequale workiDg experience in
Midwifery practice. 7 yean experience AI a Regi.lered
Nurse or H .. pltal Aaistant.
One year coone in School for Advanced
Nursing. Faculty of MedlclDe, Univenlry of Malaysla.
Kuala Lumpur.
6.2.3.3 Nursing Adminislralim
Open 10 RN and HA who are al supervisory
levell. One year course al School for Advanced Nunlng.
Facully of Medicine. Unlvenlty of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
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6.:J Auxiliary Training Programmes
f:.3.1 Auxiliary ~ Basic Training
6.3.1.1 Assistant Nurse
Works under direct supervision of Rtgiaered Nunes
and does simple nuning procedures. Nine yean of general
education. Two ye.rs of uaining in 16 Assisranl Training
Schoob. Female only.
C. 3.1.2 Dema) Surgical ASli.naor
Gives Assistance IO Ot:ntal Officer in providing
dental care. Nine years of general educatioo. Two yean training in Dental Training School. Penang. This course
replaces In-the-job types of training beginning from 1982.
Male and female. (In Sarawak. course is 9 months mly)
6.3. 1. 3 Junior Hospual Assistant
In Perllnsular Malaysia (West) category with this
name works under direct supervision of Registered Nurses or
Hospital Assistant in Psychiatric Hospital. Psychiatric Ward
or Drug De Toxificarion Centre. NIne year5 of general
education. two years training in 2 Junior Hospital Assistant
Training Schools, Psychiatric Hospital.
In Sarawak (East MalaYSia), the category with the
same name prOvides simple curative service and works under
direct supervision of a HospHal AsslStanr or hy Ilimself in
Rural Health -Clinics. Nine years of general education. Two
years training in Rural Health Training School. Kuching,
Sarawak. Male only.
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6.3.1.4 Medical LaN .. tory Tecbnology Allilt&nt
Carries out simple laboratory procedure.
in outpatient or ward laboratoriel. Nine yean of general
eclleatiCII. Ooe year t .. ining in Scbool of Medical
Laboratory Technology. lostitute for Medical ReSearch.
Kuala Lumpur. and Ru .. 1 Healtb T .. lning School.
Kuching. Sarawak. In Sa .. wak. the same category goes
by Junior Laboratory Technician.
6.3.1.5 Antimalarial Inspector
Carries out antimalarial leu vitic. such as
,upe",ises spraying reams. taking blood samples for
malarial ~rasite and giving iXtamptive trCAtment to
sUlpected malarial cases.. Nine yean general educ.t.ticm.
Intemive coune for 3 mmths while m the job at Public
Health Inltlture. Kuala Lumpur.
6.3.1.6 Midwife DiviSiCII II
Provides Maternal Healtb Service both in
Matemlty ward and Rural Area. (home delivery is parr of
her dutiel). Nine yean of genetal educatim. Two yean
ttalnlng In 13 Midwifery Dlvisim 11 Ttalning Schools.
Training in 6 of them are being phased out as less
candidates are being taken.
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6.3.1.7 Public lIultt. OvelSe.r
Carries out environmental health activities
in the rural areas such as sanitation, water supply and
general health educarloo. In Sarawak and Sabah. the
same category goes by Rural Health Supervisor and Ru.al
Health AulJtant. respectively. Nine years general
educatioo.. Durations of training in Peninsular Malaysia.
Sahah andSarawak are b moorhs. 9 months and 2 yun.
respectively.. Three training schools in Peninsular
Malaysill and 1 uch in Sahah and Sa.awak.
6.3.1.6 Rural Nurse
A mulripurpose worker and able to provide a wide range of simple services - maternal and child health,
curative, health education and general nuning.
In Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah, they are
anached to Rural Health Clinics, while in Sarawak they
also serve in Hospitals-II yean general educatioo. 2-1/2
yean training in Peninsular Malaysia and Satawak and
only 2 years training in Sabah. Previously 2-year naining
in Sarawak.
10 Peninsular Malaysia, Trained Midwife
Divisi.on 11 may also opt to do a special 6 maHh coovenion
course, to be Rural NUrSe.
Six training schools available. In a few
years time, ~ more will be ready. Female mly.
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6.3.1.9 X-my Developer
Developo x-ray 1il1Tll. Nine yun general
educallCli. Nine mCIIlhs training In Rural Hullb Training
School for Paramedic in Kuching. Sarawlk. In PeninRJlar
Malaysia. m-lhe- job ualnlng.
1. NEW CALEOONIA
1.1 School of Nuning
The nuning school has been operaling in New CaledOllla for
several yea... The two degrees awarded are recognized al national level:
(I) Slale Diploma in Nuning - Three years ofstudy. enlrance examinalion (completion of secondary _chool)( baccalaurut Ie vel).
PoaibiHly of subsequenl _peeiahzatlon in France.
(2) A Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing - One year of study after
entrance examinatioo. The candidates must have completed
four years of secondary school.
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8. NEW ZEALAND
8.1 CaJdiopulmmary Technology N.Z.C.S. (Paramedical)·
Technical institutes plus in-service milling: 4 yean.
Associateship of Society of Cardiopulmonary Technology N.Z. Inc. after
2 years. N.Z.C.S. after 3 yean. Membenhip(MSCT) after 4 yean.
School certificate in at least two subjects.
8.2 Chiropody
8.2. I Diploma in Chiropody
Cenual lnsriture of Technology. Heretaunga - 3 yean
UnivelSity enttance.
8.3 Pentistry
8.3.1 Dental Technician. Certificate
Central Institute of Technology, Heretaunga - N. Z. School
Cenificate. foor yean part-time.
8.3.2 Bachelor of Pental Surgery (BPS)
l'nivrnity of Otago - Entry to tbe school of dentistry
competitive: length 5 yean; applicaticm dOle OIl 1 October
Pre-reqUisite is satisfactory completioo of year 1 of the course
(Denrallntennediate). but nOle rbat:
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(a) AU ovelSeas student. seeking initial entty
to the coune must apply to the O,elSea.
Student Admissions Committee. P.O. Box
12-348. Wellington Noltb, by 1 July.
(b) An o ... neas student wbo bal attended a
uni'enity ovelleal must apply for admissi ...
to tbe Registrar. Uni,emty of Otago. P.O,
Bax 56, Dunedine and supply with the
application a copy of bis academic record.
Tbe application must reaeb the registrar by
lOctobet.
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8.3.4 Diploma In Clinical Dentistry (Dip Clin Den!)
Univenlty of Otago - Mult hold degree of Bachelor or
Dental Surgery of a UDlvenlty of New Zealand; or have been admitted ad eundem stamm; or have such other qualifications as
tbe Senate may accept. Candidate mult have gained hi. qualificatlcm at least four yean prior to 'he date of commencement
of hi. plO.,...,d coune. Du.tlOII of 'he coune shall be equivalent to at le.uI 27 weeks of full-time study.
A pplicatlon. must reaell tbe Registrar by 30 June III 1IIe year
preceding the one In which the coune i. to be undertaken. ~te
appUcatiCllI are not considered.
8.3.5 MaSter of Dental Surgery (MDS)
Univellity of Otago - Must hold degree of Bachelor of
Dental Surgery of a Unlvenity of New Zealand; or have been admitted
ad eundem .tatum; or have such other qualification as the Senate may
accept. Not normally admitted until a, leut 2 yealS after graduation.
Du.tloo of the coune for the degree shall be equivalent to at leall
two academic yean (80 weeki) full-time 'OIdy and research.
Applicatl .... mUll reach the Regiltrar by 30 June in the
year preceding the one in which the coolSe i. to be undertaken.
~te applications are not considered.
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8.3.5 Doctor of D .... al Science (Oil!)
lJD1vcllity of Otage - Must bold tbe degree of Bacbel ..
of Dental SurgeI)' of the UnlvcJSity of Otago or baft been admitted
ad elBlclem statum. A candidate sball submit a thesis embodying
die .-III of bis In_igaticas. Tbe mea. shall Dot be .. bmitled
UDtii 5 years after qualificatioo for degree of Bachelor of Dental
Surgery or tbe qualificatloo by virtue of wbich be was admitted
ad eaDdem statam. May be required to preseut fOt au ..aI auell or wdtteD eumlnati ... In the field of tbe thea..
EDtI)' fee of $NZIOO sball be fOlWanleci to the RegiSbar
with me thesis. Tbree copies of tbe thesIs are reqaIJed.
8.4 Dental NUlling (Deotal Auxiliary Ttaining)
• (Private studenu Dot accepted).
8.4.1 _c School Dental NurslDg
School of Dental NurslDg. WellIDgton -
_ JUDo COUDe eanied .... by DepaltDlCllt of Healm;
61b FOfDl Certifica.e (4 years secoodary educati ... ) minimum.
Candidates between 17 aDd 25 years of age.
8.4.2 Palt-basic COOlie In School Dental Nug
The COUDe objective is to gift increased educatioo to
e><pesteoced school dental DUlleS and to prepare mem for poolti ....
of inc_sed respmsibility in teacbing and management with !be
scbooI dental service. W dlingt ... 9 mootbs;
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8.5 Dielitian
8.5. I Diploma or Bacbeior of Home Science (Dip. or B. H. Sc.)
Uai..,nlty of Otago - Unlftnlty Ent .. nce. Three yean
for diploma. Four yean for degree; plus I y .. r practical and theory
in hospital; State Examination after 12 months.
8.6 Food Technology
8.6.1 Bachelor of Technology (Food)
Missey Unlvenily - 4 y ..... Univeniry ent .. nce.
Sa 7 Home Scieoce
8.7.1 Diploma ill Home Science
Ualvenlly of Oligo - Unlvenlty Entrance. Three-year
course offered Is; (I) General and teaching with specialisatlCII In
food. clothing or design; (b) Food Service Admini .... tion - for
thOle wishing to t_ as dietitians.
8.7.2 Bachelor of Home Science (B.H.Sc.)
Univenity of Otago - 4 yean. Univenity Ent .. nce.
8.8 Health EducatiCII
8.8.1 Diploma ill Health Education (Royal Society of Health)
Tbls course II praentiy upended.
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gay Ee. e
8,1..2 OJ , .. Air _ c....I (!!pIlSo!:iety.
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o.e,... 7 3 ., _-.,_6'_",. _1iII1Ie.. No J .. ___ JICIf z,..»' ....... _ (:~.,,,,, _""''"')' .... 1fI!Id<4.
8,'-3 Djr' I h)
tlMi_·_ .. ' .3,......., bJ OC'_"III_Io' ..,., ~ y .. , . aJ i' Iwli,_ F'_,...af_is~
of AirP_ c-r-o
llDi...-y at OIagD - Dunedin ,,:eolia} Sc:Iud. Mad
)ilDII:IT'.:8a c.e :idl-tiIDe pc,zWnic year. Candidates with ])pH ~ill
bo: nrmpr4 bml __ af 1IDdy. " « .) "'" !ifi .. """. Held moly if cedUo --.. __
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8.11 Medical Laboratory Technology
8.11.1 Diploma in Medical LaboDtory Technology
Technicalln,tirute or CentDllnstirute of Technology. HeretaungL
3 years pan-time with COtlCurreot laboDtOI}' experience followed
by 2 years. full-time in a hoIphat University Eonanee minimum
entry qualification.
B.ll.2 New Zealand Certificate In Science (NZCS) (PaDmedical)
TeclmicallnslilUte or CentrallDstirute of Technology.
Heretaonga. Three-year coome with cmcunent labclratory
experience. Various opti .... : pbysiology (for caJdiothoracic
technicians). medical labotalOly "",ctice for medical tecmologistr. chemistry os biochemistry.
8.12 Medical RecoIds
On an in-service basi, with.lIDt too high an educaticoal entry leyel.
Conducted by the New Zealand Hea1tb Records Associatim. divided into
three leyels: (al Preliminary - 1 year; (b) Intermediate - minimum of
1 year; (c)AdYanced - minimum of 1 year.
B.13 Medical Science
B. 13. 1 Bachelor of Medical Science (B. Med. Sc.)
Uniyenity of Otago - Advanced coune study of at least
3 terms. Special subjects Include Gmup A - anatomy. Physiology.
biochemistry. clinical biocbemiJuy. pbarmacology. behavioural science~ • • pathology and microbiology. Group B - ptevontive and social medicine. /
and clinical science. Require puses In third year M. B. Ch. B. degree for
group A subjects; require passes In 5th year of M. B. Ch. B. for Group B
subjects .
• community mediCine
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8.13.2 Master of Medical Science (M. Med. Sc.)
Medical School at either University of Otago or
University of Auckland. One year" study: examination and thesis. Requires paIS in fifth year MB ChB.
8.14 Microbiology
'-\ 8.14.1 Diploma in Microbiology (Dip. Microbiol)
University of Otago - Candidate: gracmate. passed
advanced microbiology for degree of B. Sc. in microbiology or examination in microbiology for medlcine/ veterinary ..... Jificatim.
One academic year full-time.
8.15 M. B. Ch. B.
University of Otago or Auckland. Six years. University entJance.
intermediate year (first year) biology and chemistry as for B.Sc. Final
examination: No written papers from 1973. Candidates who have attained
high marks at entrance 0[ scholarship level rna y be exempted from inter
mediate year. Not available to overseas students except from Fiji and
Westem Samoa who compete for two Polynesian places.
8.16 Nutrition
8.16.1 B.Sc. Nutrition (Hmours) or B.H.Se. (Science)
S peclalisa tim
university of Otago - 4 years. University Entrance,
preferably with chemistry and physics.
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B.1&.2 M. Sc. Human Nutrition or M. H.Sc.
University of Otago - Admlrted to B. H. Sc. or B.Sc. or B.Sc.
Ilonoun; admitted to B.Sc. and reached standard of PCIl-pduate
Dip. Sc. admitted to satus and entitled to proceed to degree of
M .Sc. candidate shall keep terms for at least one year.
b.16.3 POitgraduate Diploma in Science (Dlp.SC. Human Nutrition)
University of Otago - R£quirements; (a) for candidates
wltb B. Sc. or B.Sc. H""oulI; (b) admitted at the status of one who
is entitled to proceed to the diploma; (C) being a graduate and not
having satisfied any of the above condition ••
B.l1 NUDing
8.11.1 Basic NulliDg Prosrammes
Three -year coo me fm countries where there are no basic
nursing programmes. Requires entry to 6th Form or equivalent.
(a) Technic&llnstitute programme leading to registration
as a comprehensive nune <general. obstetric.
psychiatric and JlIychopaedic)
(b) HOIpital bated programme leading to registration as
a general and obstetric Dune or regist .. tiCQ as a
psychiatric or psychopaedic nune
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B. 17.2 Advanced Diploma in Nursing
Technical institute programme of 1 academic year
(February to November) connes are designed to prepare registered
nulSes for pasitic:ns of greater respmsibility in specialised nursing
situations. Candidates study either:
<a) Medical/lurgical nursing; or
(b) Psychiatric nulSing; or
(c) Community health; or
(d) Maternal and child health (can include midwifery
Jeglstratioo)
B.17.3 B.A. with Major in Nursing Studies. Diploma of Nursing
Studies (Undergraduate)
Massey University. Palmerstm North. Registered Nurse;
University Entrance; plus pass in pre-requisite papers as detennined
by Uni versi ty
8.17.4 B.A. with Major in NUISing Studies
This CODlSe is presently suspended.
8.17.5 Nune Tutor Courses
Ten-week courses at Wellington or HamilUll Teachers
Gollege. Basic and advanced COUlSes are offered 2-3 times yearly.
Designed to provide teaching skills for nurse rut"'.
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8.18 Obstetrics
8.18. I Diploma in Obstetrics (Dip. Obst.)
Medical schools at UnivetSities of Otago and Auckland.
Otago - I year qualified; Auckland - 18 maabs 'Patified or
4 years qualified from Fiji School of Medicine or Papua Medical
College. Minimum duration of course, 6 mouths, at which time
must hold resident appointment In Ob/Gyo or Ob. in cases where
candidates at least 7 years regiStered and evidence of at least 300
deliveries. residential course may be exempted.
8.18.2 Diploma In Gynaecology and Obstetrics (Dip. G&:O)
University of Auck1aod School of Medicine. teqUiIes 4 yeats
qualifieci New Zealand, .01 ~ y_ from Fiji kbapl o[Medicine also
requires Dip. Obst. Two yea .. ""loing ill approved ........ (lncJudiog
op<im of 1 year .. ly'CWM H .. .aI. Suva).
8.18.3 Ph. D. in Obstetrics
Research appointment at ~ Worr.en', Hospital.
Science or medical graduates who wiSh to undertake researcb ill biochemistry, endocrinology or the scientific backglOl1nd of
obstetrics, gyoaecology and neonatal paediatrics.
8.19 OCalpational Tberapy
8.19.1 Diploma In Occupational Therapy
Centralln.titute of Technology. Hetetaunga - 3 years,
University Enuance.
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8.20 Opticians (including ",fractiooists. optometriJlS)
8.20.1 Diploma in Optomeuy (Dip. Opt.)
Univenity of Auckland - 4 yean. University Entrance.
S.21 Paediatrics
8.21. I Diploma in Paediatrics (Dip. Paed.)
university of Auckland Medical SchooL Three years qualified
N. Z. Medical School or Fiji School of MediCine. Six-mooth course
dating resideDt paediatric appointment Auckland hospitals.
6.22 Pathology
8.22.1 Diploma in Clinical Pathology (DCP)
Univenity of Otago - Medical gJaduate. full-time Depanment
of Pathology. minimum 33 mootbs with at least 6 months in haematology.
chemical pathology. microbiology. 12 mootlls morbid anatory. histology.
cytOlogy.
5. ~3 Community Health
8.23.1 Diploma in Community Health (DinGomHealth)
UnivelSity of Otago Department of Community Health at the
WeUiDgtoo Clinical School of Medicine; medical qualificatioo or have
heen admitted to a degree of a uniyenity of New Zealand. or have beeD admirred ad eundem stamm as entitled to proceed to the diploma and shall satisfy the Faculty of Medicine that previOUS tJaining and experience tlr the candidate to take the coune. One academic year full time srudy. The candidate shall be examined in each module listed in the prescription and tne diploma shall not be granted unless a pass bas been obtained in each module. P .... c:riptiou (A) Epidemiological Methods and Health Infouution Science. (B) Envirm.mental Determinants of Health. (C) Health and Society. (0) Health Planning and Health Economics. (E) Health Services Administraticm and Management.
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8.23.2 Diploma In Veterinary Public Health
Massey University (Palmenloo North). 12-24 months
qualification equivalent to B. Vet. Sc. High S1andatd of English
essential.
8.24 Public Health Engtneering
8.24. I Diploma in Pubhc Heahh Engineering
At present there is DO course running in N.Z.
8.25 Psychiatry
8.25. I Diploma in Child Psychiatry (Dip. Ch. Psych,at.)
Univenity of Otago - Medical qualificatl ... ; candida Ie
mUSI have had 1 yur's experience in general psychiatry; candidate
must hold position in Depanment of Psychological Medicine.
Univealty of Otago; previous approved experience in child psychi .. '}'
may excllJpt candidate from part or whole or cOUlle. Two years.
8.26 Psychological Medicine
8.26.1 Diploma in Psychological Medicine (DPM)
Univenily of Otago - 3 yean, during which musl hold
full-lime appointment in Department of Psychological Medicine of
Univenity of Orago. Previous approved training may exempt candidate
from part or whole of course.
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8.27 Pharmacy
8.21. I Dispensary ASSiltants (Certificate as Dispensary Assisl&nl)
Nighr classes at technical instirutcs, or through the
Technical Correspoodence Institute. Eighteen-month training
period In pharmacy during which rime srudents undertake the
study coune.
8.27.2 Diploma in Pharmacy
Central Institute of Technology. Heretaunga. Univenity
Entrance; 3 years full-timt:. ;)2 ..... ·eeks practical training as sole pupil
of pharmacist for regutratioo.
8.21.3 Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Ph.rm .)
(There is also. B. Pharm. Hoo. Coone.)
University of Otago - Four years. University Entrance;
52 weeks practical as sole pupil of pharmacist for registration.
8.27.4 Master of Phannacy (M. Pharm.)
University of Otago - One acadenJic year; must have
B. Pharm. or be entitled to proceed to degree of M. Pharrn.
8.27.5 Diploma in Clinical Pharmacology (Dip. Clm. Pharmacal.)
University of Otago - One a.ca.demic year full-time.
candidate must have medical qualification.
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8.28 Physiotherapy
8.28.1 Registered Physiotherapist
School of Physiotherapy. Otago Polytechnic. Dunedin or
Auclllcnd School of Phy.iotherapy. Auckland TecbniullmUtute.
three yel.n. univeaityentranee.
8.29 Radiol"llY
8.29.1 Dipl"",a in Di.lgnollJc Radiol"llY (DDR)
Univenity of Otago - 3 yean; medical qualiflcatioo;
during the coone he must hold full-time appointment in Department
of D.agnostic Radiology in University of Otago. Including attachment
of 3 mondu minimum in nuclear mediCine; .cconliDg to experience
part of the coune may be exempted.
'.29.2 Radiaticn Protection Officen
National Radiall"" Laboratory. Chtillcburch. New Zealand
8.30 Radiotherapy Radi"llrapher
8.30.1 Diploma in Therapeutic Radi"llraphy
CentrallnS!itule of Technology. Three yeaa. University
Entrance. BaSic training in application sciences followed by specialisation and practical training in a.pproved hospitals.
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B.31 Speech Them", (Certified TeAcher with ... doaement in Speech
TherapY)
One YeAr at any teached college in New ZeAland followed by 2 ye&lS
at the speech therapy department It Christchurch Teachea COllege.
B.32 Social Work
8.32.1 Diplom.r.iI! Sepal Work .
Vict .. ia Uoivenity of Wellington. Bachelod degree and. or
over 21 yean of age with some field experience in social welfare.
Two yeAd full-time, including supervised field work.
UOivedity of Canterbury, New Zealand. Uoiveniry
degree or Qualificatim in an area allied to social work and relevant
experience in social welfare. Two years full-time. Includes
supervised field work.
8.32.2 M.A. (Social Welfare and Development)
University of Auckland. Bachelor of Arts majoring in
the Social Sciences. Two years full-time. Supervised field work.
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~. 32.4 M.A. in Sociology (Op<ioo 2, Social Work)
Univenlty of Canterbury, B.A. majoling in me of
the soclalsdences. Two yean full-time includes supervised
field work.
8.32.5 Bachelor of Social Work
Massey Univenity. Univenity Entrance. Four·year
degIee course in which fint 2 years are academic and final 2 yean
mote specifically prof_mal, Includes supervised field work
from the end of the second year.
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9. PAPUA NEW GUINEA
9.1 Aid Pas' Orderly
Aid POll Orderly Training School. <:ollege of Allied H<al.h
Sciences. Mr. Ambra (21 km. from Mt. Hagen). Entrance standard:
Grade VI (completioo Primary School). Course: 2 years comprising
1 year (ormal training at the School then 1 year attachment. under
supervision. (0 a health centre. Cerllficate. Males CIlly.
9.2 Community Health
9.2.1 Diploma in C:ommunilY Health
College of Allied lIealth Sciences. Pan Moresby.
Entrance: registered nUI1e or health extension officer with at least
2 yean field experience. One year course. candidates are prepared
for a supervisory role in community heaIrh work. Males and females.
Coune no. held in 1977 and 1978.
9.3 Dental Officer
9.3.1 Bachelor of Dental Medicine and Dental Surgery
(8DM. ®
This course: operates under the L'n 1 venity of PaJ1la New
Guinea, Port Moresby. Entrance standard: Grade 12 (university
entrance). four~year course. Registered in Papua New (.uinea and
:some parts of the Pacific. Males and females.
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9.3.2 Da,,&1 Technician
Nal10nal Dca .. 1 School. Port MOIe.by.
Entrance .tandard: Grade 10 wilh credits. Three-year coune.
CenHicale. Males enly.
9.3.3 Dental Therapill
National DenIAl School, Port Moresby.
Entrance standard: Grade 10 with credits. Two-year c .... se.
Cenificare. Males and temales.
9.4 Dupen..,r
9.4.1 Certificate: in Dispensing
College ot Allied Health Sciences, Pon Moresby.
Enlrance standard: Grade 10 with credits in English, Malhemalics
and Science. IJuratitll of course: 3 years, comprising 2 years
formal training plus 1 year apprenticeship under a qualified
pharmacist. Males and females, Reglstratien under Medical
Services Ordinance, Papua New Guinea will be considered.
9.5 Health Eduullen
9.5.1 Diploma in Health Education
Conducred al the loslitute of Health [ducati,""
College of Allied Health Sciences, Port Moresby. DUr3tioo of
coone: 1 year. Entry standard: baSic health qualifications,
teaching. social welfare. or a teaching discipline. Males and
females.
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9.6 Health Extension
~. 6.1 Health EUension Officer
!.ollege of Allied Health Sciences, ~:adang.
Entrance standard: Grade 10 with credits in English. Mathcmatia
and Science. Three·year course, comprising nl'1r and third ycall at Madang. second year al Comnlunity lItallh PracHee Centre.
KClinantu. Certificate. Males and females.
9.7 Health Inspector
Colle,~e of Allied Health Sctences. t.ladang. Entrance nandaN: C rade 1 () WWl creditl in ~athematics. English and Science. Duratim of
course: 3 yt:ars, comprising of fint and third yean at ~~adang with 6 mmths
apprenticeship at Goroka. Rabaul. Mr. Hagen. Lae or Pon ~~oresby uader an
expenenced health inspector. Males and females.
'J. B Health Services Administration
~. 8. 1 Dipion:a in Health Services Adrr:inistralion
College of Allied HeAlth Sciences. Port l\~oresby.
Entrance standard: the course is open to heahh workers with previous
experience in the health services if they have passed Crade 9. For
those candidates with no health service quaHfic3lion, au with
administrative experience, a Grade 10 pass is essential. Only limilt:.d
places in this course 3re available. Duration of the course is 1 year.
f:an<.iidates are prepared for a middle-management rolt' in a hospital
or in health administratioo. t-.~ales mly.
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~. 9 Nauoml ~'al'ri' Trallllng CCllrrc. M&cWIg
~.~. 1 ~:al&ria Eradication Officer (Area SUpe!ViJor)
CertHiure. SiX rr:onths COOlie followed by 6 months
under an area supe:rvuor. Requjremeal: malaria erachcalioa
experienct: or Grade 8 with good passes. Males mly.
9.10 Medical TechnolOi!v
~. 10. 1 /l.'edlcal Laborarorr AWl&Dr
A \,j-momh naining coune in mIcroscopic work in
addillort to simple tests in haematology and biocht-mistry plus
3 months in-service training. The Medical Laboratory AssiltaDt
will be able ro provide l.aborarory '.",ice. in peripheral health
centres. Entrance standard: Grade 10. The couae is conducted
by the College of Allied Healrh Sciences, Pon Moresby. Male,
prefened.
9.10.2 Certificare in Medica] Technology
College of Allied Healrh Sciences. Pon Moresby.
Entrane< ... -dald: Grade 10 with credits in English, Mathematics
and Science. Three yean. Registrable under Medical Sen-ices
Ordinance. Papua New Guinea. Males and female •.
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9.10.3 DIploma in Medical Technoiosy
Eotrance into this coune is limited to trained medtcal
technicians with at least 2 yean experience. Places 10 this courst:
art' very limiled. Duration of the coune is 2 yean. Candidates
afe trained as generaltechnologlslS. but, occasimally. lelected
students afe given an opportunity [0 specialize in haematology,
microbiology. biochemistry. hinopatbology or water and sewage
analysis. Males and females.
9.11 Medicine
9. II. 1 Bachelor of Medi("!nt P, Bachelor of Surgery (M. B. B. S.)
faculty of P-.1edicine, Cniversity of Papua New GUinea.
Entrance standard: Grade 10 (university entrance). Five-year
course followed by 2 years rotating residency programme.
Registrable in Papua New Guinea. Not registrable in United
Kingdom. Males and females.
9.12 Nuning
9.12.1 Basic Counes
9.12.1.1 Nurse Aide (on-,'I)]-- traininl!l
Entrance standard: Grade 6 (6 years primary
schooling). One year. Trainmg at various hospitals.
Males and females.
9.12.2
9.12.1.2
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Enrolled NUlSe (Polyvalen.: Community
Health and Hospi.al Numng)
Cenifil:ate course. Entrance standard:
Grade 8. Three yean. On successful compleriCll of
coone enrolled with Nuning Cwncil. Papua New Guinea
(E. N.). Training.' va.iws schools of nuning except
Port Moresby. Males and females. This coune '0 be
phased out a [ some fu lure da Ie.
9.12.1.3 Registered Nune
General NUlSe coone. College of Allied
Heal.h Science •• Port Moresby <located a •• he School
of Nuning. Port MOfCIby General Hospital). £onance
standard: Grade 10 credits. Three yean. On successful
compledon of COUtle registered with Nuning Council.
Papua New Guinea (R.N.). Males and females.
Poo.-basic Counes for Trained Nurses
Certificate counes. College of Allied Health Sciences.
Port Moresby. Registered and enrolled nunes are eligi ble.
Registrable with Nuning Council. Papua New Guinea as an
additimal qualification.
9.12.2.1 Midwifery
One year. Port ~. o.esby and Rabaul
9.12.2.2 Paediatric NUl1ing
One year. Port Moresby
9.12.2. :J
9.12.2.4
9.12.2.5
9.12.3
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P$ychiarric Nursing
One yt:ar. Port Moresby
Operating Theatre Management and
Technique
One year. Porr ~~ort:Shv
Nurse Anaesthetur
One year. males ooly.
College of Allied H~alth !:l<.:tt.fj"e~, Port Moresby,
Diploma courses.
9.12.3.1 D1ploo,a in NUDing Education
Entra.nce: Rtgiste:red Nurse with aT leaST
2 yean nursing experienu:. Son"e experience in teaching
desirable. Duration of course: 1 year. Candidates are
prepaed for teaching posts In a school of nursing. Males
and females.
9.12.3.2 Diploma in Nursing Administration
Entrance: Registered ~une with at least
2 years nursing experience in a ll()spiraJ or in community
health plus a minimum of £ rrtonth~ experience Jr J\..~atron
level. Duration: ] year. (:andldatt'~ are prepared for
Senior Nursing Administration positions in the nursing
st:fvices, hospitals and conlmunlt)' I!ealth. }.:a1e~ and
females.
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9.13 NulriUm
9.13.1 Diploma In Nunition
College of Allied Health Sciences. Port Moresby.
Enuance lundarel: preference is ghen to applicants who have
completed Grade 10. Candidates .boold be regisrered. general
or enrolled nunes. bealtb Gtension officen. graduares from an
agricultural, educational or community development training
institutions. Other candidates may be deemed suitable by the
Dean 01 the Conege. All candidate. mUit bave been employed
continuously for a minimum of 6 mmths in their present pelIu.
Males or femala. DuratiOD of the coune: 1 year. of which
6 month, it carried QJt in the field under direct superviJioo.
The course lniDIltucienu for positions as Nutritioo Educators.
9.14 Radiogtapher
9.14. I Certificate in Radiography
College of Allied Health Sciences. Port Moresby.
Enrrance "andaro: Grade 10. Crediu in English. Mathematics
and Science. Three yean. Registrable under Medical Service.
Ordinance, Papua New Guinea. Males and females.
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1 D. PHIUPPlNES
10.1 8acbelor of Science
10.1. 1 Bachelor of Science. Psychology Major
A four-year collegialc coune majoring in psychology.
The following natural sciences are required as baSic subjects:
General and Inorganic Chemistry (~ units); College Biulugy or
Zoology (5 units); Earth Science (3 units); Human Physiology
(3 units).
10.1. 2 Bachelor of Science, Guidance and counselling Major
A 4-yea.r collegiate coone majoring in guidance and counselling. The narura} science subjects mentimed previously
are also baSic requirements.
10.1.3 Bachelor of Science. Biology Major
• A 4-year collegiate coune majoring in Biology. The
coune includes Practicum in Community Civic Action Programme.
10.1. 4 Bachelor of Science, Major in Zoology
A 4-year coune leading [0 Bachelor of Science in
Zoology. Elective subjects include: Human Anatomy and PhYSiOlogy.
Histology and Microtechnique. Entomology. Parasitology. Offered by
the Univenity of the Philippines and a number of private universities.
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10.2 Bachelor of Science 10 Educadcm
10.2.1 Rachel .. of Science in Elemeuary Education
Majoring in Health Education. A 4-year collegiate
COUIie in reacher edue&rioo majoring in healtb educalim.
Offered by the UnivetSity of the Philippines and the Philippine
Nounai College and a number of private institutialS,
10.3 OOlltal Public Health (At the illlutute of Public Health)
10,3, I Diploma in Dental Public Health (DOPH)
10.4 Dentistry
10.4. 1 Doctor of Dental Medicine
A 4-year collegiate COUtlO leading to the degree of
Doctor of OeDtal Medicine. Offered by the UP College of Dentistry
and a number of private schools of dentistry.
10.5 Horpital Administration
10.5.1 Certificate In Horpital AdmiD1ltradon (CHA)
Institute of Public Health - 12 months (June-May):
2 months residency in accredited hOSpital. CHA may enrol in MHA
programme if be enrols within 5 yean of obtaining his CHA, provided
the entrance requirement for scholastic standing is fulfilled.
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10.5.2 Muter of Hl»pltal Ac!miniJtratlon (MHA)
InnUule of Public Health - 12 -moolh coone (June-May).
with 2 mCllths resideucy in accredited hospital plus tbeail or special
study CIl a specific problem within a relatively narrow field. or
pass a wrlnen comprehensive examinatiM.
10.6 ~~edlcal Technology
10.6.1 Bachelor of Sci""ce in Medical Teclmology
A 4"year medical technology course leading to the degree
of Bachelor of Science in Medical Teclmology. Offered by a
number of pri\l'ale colleges like the Univenity of Santo Tomas.
Centro Escalar University. far Eastern UniversUy. etc.
10.7 Midwifery
10.1.1 Graduate Midwife
An 18·month hospital-based training programme leading to
a Graduate Midwife cenificare. The course is offered by a number
of private schools of midwifery and the Fabella Memorial Hospital.
a Government institution.
10. 8 Nurs1ng
Post-balic collegiate COlleges of nursing granting BSN to nunes of
diploma schools ooe to two yean after three-year hospital diploma programme.
Colleges of nursing granting Masrer's degree in nuning one to 120 years after BSN
Offered by Ihe Vnivcnily of the Philippines, Vnivenily of Santo
Tom.as, Philippine Women's University and Far [astern University
Bastc Collegiale colleges of nuning granting BSN, 5-year
progran:mt
Offered by a number of colleges of nuning in the Philippines
Basic school of nursing granHng graduate nuning diploma
One-and-one half yean college and thlee years hospital.
Offered by a number of govemment and non-govcmmen( schools of nursing.
10.9 NUlrilion
10.9. 1 Bachelor of Science in Food and NUUilial
10.9.2 Bachelor of Science in Food Service Adminindtioo
A 4-year collegiate course leading to a Bachelor's degree
offered by a number of government and non-government univenities
like the University of the Philippines at Los Banos. University of
Samo Tomas, Philippine Women's University and Centro Escolar
Un iversity.
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10.10 PharmacolollY
10.10.1 M. Sc. Pharmacology
Univenily of the Philippines, Philippine Centre for
the Health Science. Candidates must hold at least B. Sc. or
equivalent to two yean.
10. 11 Physiology
10.11.1 M. Sc. PhySiology
University of the Philippines. Philippine Centre for
Health Services. Candidates, (a) MD from recognized colleges,
(b) B. Sc. with satisfactory completiat of certain courses.
Two yeaD. Provides training for those: interested in academic and/OJ
research career in physiology.
10.12 Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
School of A llied Medical Professions. Baccalaur~te in
occupational therapy and phYSical therapy.
10. 13 Pu blic Health
10.13.1 Master of Public Health (MPH)
Institute of Public Health. Ten to twelve months for
(a) graduates with approved medical degree, (b) graduates willi
professional training other than medicine/dentistry but with at least
baccalaureate science and 1 year experience in pu blic health. plus
thesis on a specific problem within a relatively narr~ field. or pass
a written comprehensive examination.
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The graduate programme lor MPH requires Ihe lIudent
to tmdenake hlJ/her field practice of 2 monlhs duration alter
completing his/her academic programme. Therefore, (he length
of study lea ve granted to such studenlJ is extended from the
beginning 01 the school year in June of eAch year to the end of
May of the (ollowing year to comply with Ihis new requirement.
10.13.2 Master 01 Science in Public Health (MSPH)
Institute of Public Health. Two·year period of
academic and thesu study. Subjects available: (a) medical
microbiology; (b) medical parasitology: (c) nutrition; (c!) biometty
10.14 PubUc H""lth F.ugineering
10.14.1 Master 01 Public Health Engineering (t.:PHE)
Instilute 01 Public Heallh. candidates: (a> graduates
01 approved medical schoob; (b) professional graduates with at
least baccalaureate in science and 1 year experience in public
health. Classes begin June and end in May. Thesis on • special
problem within a. relatively narrow field. Of pass a written
comprehensive examination.
10.15 Sanitary Engineering
A 4~year coune in civil engineering is a basic reqliremenl. which
is followed by a 1 year study of sanitary engineering. Offered at the
~ational UniverSity and a number of other private colleges.
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10.16 Ve.erinary
10.16. I Maller of Public Health (Vet.) (at the Insti.ute of
Public Health) MPH (Vet. Med.)
see MPH requirements
10.17 Master ofOccupatiooal Health (MOH)
see MPH requiremenu
10.18 Doctor of Public Health <Dr. P.H.)
Institute of Public Health. A minimum of two years for holders
of MPH or MSPH or equivalent plus a dissen.atim
10.19 Master in Health Professions Education
At National Teacher Training Cen.et for the Health Professions.
Health Sciences Center. University of the Philippines System.
Eighteen manns plUS thesis or special problem study in an area
of professiooal educalicn in the health units.
The program i. designed to improve the quahty of teaching in
the health professions by increasing the educatimal competence of teachen.
More specifically. learning experiences are designed to enable
participants develop competence in the:
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(1) planning and evaluation of educational program. In the
health profelSions;
(2) insuuc[ional processes used in the heahh professiClls;
(3) adOllnlstratiCl'l and management of educatioo organizarions
In the healrh profeSli<lls;
(4) multi-disciplinary studie$ and their applications to the
improvement of the teaching and learning in the: health
professioos.
Written comprehensive examination is required,
Curriculum for Certificate in Health Professims Education
This certificate will be granted to a candidate who haJ
$Alisfactorily completed all the core coones (16 units) and a minimum of
eleven (11) elective units within a maximum period of five yean.
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11. SINGAPORE
11.1 Air Pollution COlIne
Ministry of the Environment - 36 weeks part-time coorse
(ene day a week enly) to tJaIn publiC health inspecton. technical and
labotatory office .. In air pollution control work.
Enay requirements:
(a) Holden of the RSH Diploma for Public Health Inspectors; or
(b) Officer with 18 months· practical experience in air pollution
cmtrol or public health wak
Subjects include science of gases. incineration. measurement of
pollutants. air pollution technology and legislation. Successful candidates
will be awarded the Certificate of the Royal Society for the Promotion of
Health. Landm.
Instructic:ns are in English.
11.2 Dental Nurse (Assistant)
Institute of Dental Health - 2 years. females <DIy. GCE '0' level
or equivalent. 16,25 yean
11. 3 Dental Therapist
Institute of Dental Health - 1-1/2 years. males and females.
Dental NulSe Certificate with 5 years experience as Dental Nune.
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11.4 Dispensing Assistant
Three years an-tile-job training complements with formal lectures
and practical courses; GeE '0' level or equivalent with credits in Physics
and Chemistry and a pass In English. ExamioatiCll' are cCIldocted at the
end of each year.
11.5 NUlSing
11.5.1 Assistant NUISe Training
Two yean, ~ales and females. GCE '0' level passes in
at least 3 subjeclS Or equivalent with good kncoiledge of English;
16-25 yean
11.5.2 POIt-basic NUlSing Courses
11.5.2.1 psychiatric Nursing Course
11.5.2.2 Operating Theatre Nuning Conne
11.5.2.3 Intensive Nuning Care CauJSe
Twelve m~ths: males and females;
recognized General NUlSing Certificate with good
knowledge of English
11.5.2.4 Midwifery. Paediatrics and Community Health
Care Course
Twelve mCllths; females only; recognized
General Nu"ing Cenifieate with good knowledge of English
11.5.2.5 Student NUISe Training
Three yean; males and females; GCE '0' level
passes CI' equivalent in at least 4 subjects with good
knowledge of English; 16-25 years.
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11.6 Public Health Inspector Course
Ministry of the Envirmment - 36 weeks full-time course to train
public health in'pectors in environmental publiC health work.
Entry requirements:
(aJ Officer with 1~ month,· practical experience in public health
work; and
(b) At least 3 GCE '0' Level passes or its equivalent
Subjects include anatomy and physiology. bacteriology. parasitology
and entomology. organic chemillry. statistiCi. environmental health (health
education. solid walle management. epidemiology. good hygiene and food
technology) and elementary environmental engineering (drainage water
supply. sewerage and water pollutioo). Successful candidates are awarded
the Certificate of the Royal Society for Promotiat of Health, LCIldCll.
Insttuctioos are in EngUsh.
ll.7 Radiography
11.7.1 Diagnostic Radiography Leading to Diploma of
The College of Radiog .. phe"
Two yean full-time coune.
GeE with passes in 5 subjects (2 at advanced level)
including English/English Literature/Genera) Paper. Mathematics,
Physics/Physical Science and ate other science subject (preferably
Biology). (Credits in subjecrs in School Certificate and Principal
Level Passes in the Higher School Certificate will be accepted as
equivalent to Ordinary Level and Advanced Level passes respectively
in the c: meral Cenifica Ie of Educatioo. ).
Candidates must be 18 y~ars of age and above.
11.7.2
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The.apeutic Radiography Leading to Diploma by the
Examillati"" Soan! of the School of Radiography.
MiniJuy of Health. Singapore
Two yea ... GCE '0' level paaes in at least S subjecu
including English/English Literature. MathematiCS. Physics and
one science subject (prefetably Biology/Zoology) or its
equivalent.
Candidates should be 18 yeaD of age and above.
II. 7.3 Advanced RadiographiC Techniques
Six-month practical attachment to major hospital
centres in advanced radiographic rechniques. The practical
attachment is supplemented by a series of !ecrures/ discussims
in selected fields of interest.
11.8 School of Postg.aduate Medical Srudies. Nati""al University
of Singapore
11.8.1 M,,-ster of Medicine in I~temal Medicine
(M. Med. (lnt. Med.»
An a-week full-time course in Advanced Medicine.
preparing candidates for the M. Med. (lnt. Med.) examinatim.
A candidate is required to pass an examiaatioo ~sisting of a
wrinen sectioo. a clinical sectioo and an mal sectim.
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In onler 10 be admined 10 Ibe eumiD&llon. a candldale
mu,,, ca) have held a medical quallficalion for al lust three yean,
and eilher (b) have compleled IWO yean fun-time appatntmall' in
inlemal medicine in hospilals approved by the S .. rd of the School;
or (e) have completed two yean full-time appolDtmenu in hospitals
approved by the Soard of the School. of which DOl lea than one year
mu .. have been 'peDI In inlemal medicine. the remaining period
having been .penl in paediatrics. thoracic medicine. paychological
medicine. cardiovascular medicine. dennatoJogy. venereal diseases.
neurology CnOl exceeding .ix months in anyone cl!Jc:ipline for
purposes of accreditation). infectious disea .... blood t ..... fu.ion
'ervices lnot exceeding three month. for purpose. of accreditation)
whilst two months will be accredited for every six months POSling in
the Accident and Emergency Department; or (d) have 'peDt six yean
in general practice. This .period may be shortened if requiremeor
(b) or (c) above hal been partially fulfilled.
A candldale must .ubmit testimonials from two referees with regard u> character and professional experience. one of whom
must be a phylician with a specialist qualificalioo recognized by the
Board of the School.
It is desirable that the applicant should ~ndergo a clinical
anachment of 3-6 months in Singapose prior to the COOlie. This
period of attachment can be arranged by the Univemty.
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11.8.2 Master of Medicine in Paediatrics (M. Med. (Paed.))
AD 8-week full-time coone in PaedialJics preparing
candidates for me M.Med. (Paed.) ex aminatim. A candidate
is required to pass an examination cmsisting of a wrinen section.
a clinical secticn and an oral section.
In order to be admined to the examinatim. a caDdidate must: (a) have held a medical qualificatim for at least
3 yealS; and eimer(b) have completed 2 yea .. full-time appointtnents
in Paediatrics in hospitals approved by 1he _rd of me School; or
(c) have completed 2 yea .. full-time appointments approved by me
Board of the School of which Dot less than 1 year must have been spent
in Paediatrics. me remaining period having heeD .pent in Maternity
aDd InfaDt Welfare Clinics. ObotelJics. Internal Medicine.
Psychological Medicine (Dot exceeding 6 mmlhs In aDY one discipline
for purposes of accreditation); or (d) have spent 6 yea .. in general
practice. This period may be shortened if requiremeDt (b) or (c)
above has heeD paltially fulUlled. A candidate must submit
testimonials from two referees with reg.ards to character and professional
experience. one of whom must be a paediatrician with a specialist
qualification recognized by the Board of the School.
It is desirable that the applicant should undergo a clinical
attachment of 3-6 mmlhs in Singapore prior to the coulSe. This
period of attachment can be arraDged by me University.
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11.8.3 Malter of Medicine in Surgery (M.Med. (Surg.))
An 8-week full-time coune ltI Basic Medical Sciences,
preparing candidate. for the pnmary examination. An B-week full
time course in Advanced Surgery. preparing candidates for the Rnal
M.Med.(Sulg.) and Final LR.A.C.S ... amination •• A candidate
for the degree of Master of Medicine (Surgery) i. required to pass a
Primary and a final Examinatien.
The Board or [he School may granl an exemptioo from [he
Primary examination to candidates who have passed an equivalent
examination approved by the Board of the School. A candidate may
be admitted to the Primary examination provided that he has held a
Primary examination for at least 1 year •.
In order to be admitted to the final examination, a
candidate must: (a) have passed or been exempted from the Primary
examination; and (b) have held a medical qualification for at least
4 years: and (c) have completed the following full-time appointments
10 hospital. approved by the Board of the School: (I) 10 months in
General Surgery: (ii) 6 month. in Orthopaedic Surgery including
Traumatic Surgery; and (iii) a further 12 months in General Surgery or
Onhopaedic Surgery or a further 6 moodIS in each of any 2 of the
following: General Surgery, Onhopaedic Surgery. Thoracic and
Cardiovascular Surgery, Plastic & RecQflStructi ve Surgery. Neurosurgery.
OtolaryngOlogy. Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & G ynaecolocy, Anaesthetics,
Pathology, Accident & Emergency Department or any other major
surgical specialty as may be approved from time to time. A candidate
must submit testimonial! from two referees with regard to chaiacter and
Professional experience, one of whom must be a surgeon with a specialist
qualification recognized by the Board of the School.
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It is desirable that the applicant should undergo a
clinical attachment o( 3-6 months in Slngapo", prior to the coulSe_
This period of attachment can he arranged by the UDivenity.
11. 8. 4 Master of Medicine 111 Obstetrics and GYDaecolosy
(M. Med. (Obst. and Gynae.»
A 4-week fuU·time course in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
preparing candidates (or the M.Med. (Obst. and Gyoae.) examination.
A candidate (Ot the degree o( Mastet o( Medicine (Obstetrics &
Gynaecology) is reQulfcd to pass an examination consisting of a
wriuen section. a clinical section and an oral sectiCll. In order to
be admitted to the examination. a candidate mUll: Ca) have held
a medical qual.i.ficatioo for at least 4 years; and (b) have completed
the following full-time appointments apptoved by the Board of the
School after full medical regutratioo:
(i) either 12 months in Obstetrics and 12 months in
Gynaecology or a total of 24 months in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
(combined appointments). These appointments must be in blocks of
of 6 months, though nOl neceuarily in the same unit. During each
6-month block. the candidate should not be off-duty for more than
14 days. excluding Sundays and publiC holidays and will have to
compensate by working extra days in the secti<l1 for the extra days he had taken off.
(U) 6 months in General Surgery. Experience in surgical
specialties other than General Surgery. may be accepted by the
Board depending on the specialty. dUralioo of experience and the
circu mstances.
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(iii) a further period of 6 mmths in one or more
of the following: Pathology. Intemal Medicine. General
Surgery, Paediatrics, Anaesthetics or any other posting
approved by the Board.
A candidate is re~uired to submit one of the following
three altematives:
1 - (a) the records of 1.5 selected obstetrical cases
and 15 selected gynaecological cases
personally managed by the candidate in hi'
approved appointment. Each case must be
discussed in derail with short commentarieS
relating to the case. Wherever applicable.
references may be included.
(b) one ol»tetrica.l and one gynaecological commentary
each limited to 2000 words including adequate
refeTences (not less than 10) to the literature
or II - (c) the records of 10 selected obstetrical cases and
10 'elected gynaecological ca .. , personally
managed by the candidate in his approved appoint
ment. Each case must be discussed in detail with
short commentaries relating to the case. Wherever
applicable, 2 or more references may be included.
In addition, a summary of 30 further caseS, 15 in
obstetrics and 15 in gynaecology, each of which
should be described in no more than 100 words
without a commentary. Of the total of 25 cases of
obstetrics, at least!) !nust have been delivered
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by Caesarean operation and 10 otlle". by some
form of operative delivery. Of Ihe lotal 25
gynAecological cases, 15 must be of the
category normally regarded as major opera(ioas~
(4) one obstetrical and one gynaecological
commentary each limBed to 2000 .. ads and to
include adequate references to the literature (no
leu than 10). These commentaries mus be based
OIl a series of cases analyzed by the candidate or
1 or more unusually intere51ing cases managed by
Ihe candidate. The purpose of this commenu"y is
to assess the candidate's ability to review the
literature on the subject and to cnHcally comment
on the management of these.
or 111 - (e) The summary of 50 cases of obstetrics and 50 cases
of gynaecology each o( which should be d .. cribed
in no more than 200 words including a short
commentary on the cases wherever applicable.
Also, no less than 2 references to the literature
should be made (or eacb case.
N. B. The case records must cCIltain original cerlifie.res from the appropriate
consultant cCIlfirming that the treatment of individual case has been
undenaken by the candidale personally under his superviSion.
Where the treatment inVOlved an operation. this must have been
performed by the candidate. the only exception being the case of
very major surgery or a very special technique {such as Wenhiem's
operalioo, radical vulvectomy repair of vesico vaginal fistula.
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rCCODlll1lctioo of vagina, radiotherapy. etc.). A candidate may include 3 such cases if he hu p)a yed a respClnsi ble part in me
diagnOJi •. pre-treatment. assessment and post-operation management
of (he cases and has assisted at the operatiCll.
A candidate will not be allowed to sir thl: examination until his case
records and commentaries have been approved by the Board of Ihe
School.
It is desi,able that the applicant should undergo a cllnicalanachment
of 3-6 mcxnhs in Singa pore prior to the coune. This period of
attachment can be ananged by the Univeniry.
II. 8. 5 Master of Medicine in AnaeSlhesia (M. Med. (Anaesth.))
A 9-week full-time coune in Basic Sciences for Anesthesia
preparing candidates for the Primary M.Med. fAoaesth.) and Primary
F.F.A.R.A.C.S. examinations.
An 8-week full-time course in Anaesthesia, preparing
candidates for the Pillal M.Med. (AnaeSlh.) and Final F.F.A.R.A.C.S.
examinations. A candidate for the degree of Master of Medicine
(Anaesthesia) is required to pass a Primary and a Final examination.
The Board of the School may grant exemption from the
Primary examination to candidates who have passed an equivalent
examination approved by the Board of the School. A candidate may
be admitted to the Primary examination provided that he has held a
medical quaUficatiCII for at least 2 years.
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In order to be admitted fa the Final examinaHOIl. a
candidate must: <a) have passed or been exempted from the
Primary examinarion; (b) have held a medical qualification
for at lust 5 yean; and (c) have completed not less than 3 yean
full-time anaesthetic appointments in hOlpita15 approved by the
Board of the School. During thest.: :,3 years. t months may be
spent in the following: Intensive Care. ~.'edicine, and Research.
A candidate must submit testimonials fron. :.: referees with regad!
to character and professimal ex perience. ooe of whom must be an
anaesthetist with a specialist quaHficatial recognized by the
Board of the School.
It is desirable that the applicant should undergo a
clinical atr.achment of 3 to 6 months in Singapore prior to the
coune. This period of attachment can be arranged by the
UnivenilY·
11.8.6 Master of Science in Public Health (M.Sc. (Public Health))
A 9-mmth full-time coune in Public lIealth. A candidate
for the degree of Master of Science (Public Health) is required to pass
an examinatien cmsisting of a written section. a practical sectim. a
clinical section and an oral seclioo. In order to be admitted to the
examination, candidate must: (a) have held a medical qualificatim
fot at IuS! 3 yean; (b) have had me year full-time experience in
Public Hulth (and/or Occupational !>Iedicine); and (c) have satisfactorily
completed the coune leading to the degree of Master of Science (Public
Health) provided that this does not precede (b) above. A candidate is
required 10 submit a dissertation 00 a subject approved by the Head of
the Department of Social Medicine and Public Health.
11. 8. 1
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Maller of Sclmce in Occupational Medicine
(M. Sc. (Occupational Medicine»
A 9-mmlh full-time course in Occupational Medicine.
A candidate for the degree of Master of Sdence (Occupational
~ledicine) is required to pass an examination consi.ting of a written
sectiM, a practical section. a clinical ~ction and an oral sectial.
In order to be admitted to the examination, a candidate must:
(a) have held a medical qualifiutiOD for at least 3 yean; and
(b) have had 1 year of full-time experience in Occupational Medicine
andlor Public Health: and (e) have salls(aclorily completed the COUIIC
leading to the degree of Master of SCience (Occupational Medicine)
provided !hat this dOe:J nO[ precede (b) above. A candidate is required
to submit a dissertatioo 00 a subject approved by the Head of the
Department of Social Medicine and Public Health.
11.9 Medical Laboratory Technology
On-the-job naining in one of the following areas of laboratory work:
Clinical Biochemistry. Histopathology. Microbiology. Itaematology and
Blood Transfusion. Cardiopulmonary Technology. AnaeSlhethic Technology.
Three GeE '0' levels prererably including science subjects. Sixteen to 25
years, 2 years training ror Assistant Laboratory Teclmician and 5 years training
ror Laboratory Technician Grade (this period includes [he 2 years of training
for theAlSistant Laboratory Technician grade). Examinations are conducted
at the end of the training for both grades or the coone.
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12. TAHITI
12.1 Ba,;c NUlling Course
School of Nursing. Papeete. Three·year basic nuning coune&
Baccalaureate students accepted without tnrrance examinatioos. In other
cases, an entrance examination is required. Medium of inslructioo is
french.