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Rural Medical Practitioner Course

What will I learn?

Enhance your medical expertise with our Rural Medical Practitioner Course, designed for healthcare professionals dedicated to improving rural health outcomes in Aotearoa. This comprehensive programme covers cultural awareness (Te Tiriti o Waitangi), long-term condition management, and emergency care in remote areas. Learn to develop effective healthcare plans, address rural health challenges, and implement preventative strategies. Gain practical skills to build trust with diverse communities and ensure accessible, inclusive care. Join us to make a meaningful impact in rural healthcare.

Apoia's Differentials

Online and lifetime course
Certificate following educational standards
PDF summaries for download
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set the course workload
Practical activities marked instantly
Study anytime, without needing internet access

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master cultural awareness (Te Tiriti o Waitangi) for diverse patient care.

Develop effective long-term condition management strategies.

Create comprehensive healthcare plans for rural settings.

Implement emergency protocols in remote areas.

Design preventative healthcare and immunisation programmes.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.