Kia ora koutou, It is my pleasure to produce this month’s DCT newsletter. Training program 2025. As you may be aware there are changes for registrars starting after 2025. You will be completing work based assessments and transitioning through the stages of training. For registrars on the prior training program there are no work based…
Kia ora tātou. I am pleased to report several important updates on behalf of the education committee. This includes timelines for the release of the new curriculum, online urgent care course and leadership module. I have also included a link to the Work Based Assessment webinar held last month. Finally, there are a few reminders for trainees…
The RNZCUC’s Leadership Working Group (LWG) is proud to announce that a new leadership development curriculum will be released soon. This project represents the culmination of over a year’s dedicated work. The curriculum seeks to help bridge the gap that practicing clinicians face when transitioning from clinical positions into leadership and management roles. This body…
What conditions should we consider in hair professionals?
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Seeing Bitot’s spots is pathognomic of vitamin A deficiency.
Professor James Reason was the originator of the Swiss Cheese model which has been an important model in developing ways to improve patient safety and reduce adverse events in healthcare.
What is a sentinel headache before a SAH and could they help us pick up earlier on a diagnosis in urgent care?
The summer break seems a long time ago and the office team and committees are hard at work finalising plans for 2025. There is a lot going on, so it’s understandable if anyone feels slightly overwhelmed with the pace of change. We will do our best to keep everyone updated and informed. Thank you for…
Resuscitation courses We are aware of a recent change to the GP College resuscitation requirements, and I wanted to use the newsletter this month to advise you all that the RNZCUC resuscitation requirements are unchanged. The College recertification programme has required an annual resus course for a long time now. We require a certified, examined…