Showing 95 courses for the subject Health
This course will introduce students to ways of understanding health and wellbeing in the individual. It will focus on cultural, political and creative factors which shape the maintenance of, or alternatively, the threats to, health and wellbeing.
This course will introduce students to core concepts and determinants of hauora, health and wellbeing in populations and community. It will explore how equity, human rights and diversity affect hauora at the intersection of race, gender and class. Gr...
Human Biology for Health
HLWB103
This course reveals the wonders of the human body, exploring health from a biological perspective. You will learn to utilise key concepts in human biology, including anatomy and physiology, study core systems (cardiovascular, immune, nervous, respira...
This course introduces Aotearoa New Zealand’s health system and the challenges we face in seeking to meet population health needs equitably, efficiently, and sustainably, both now and into the future. The role of health policy in shaping the health s...
An introduction to the study of health psychology, with a focus on the key theories, research and approaches that have been used to understand and influence people's health, illness and wellbeing.
Global Health and Wellbeing
HLWB201
This course advances students’ understanding of health and wellbeing with an emphasis on communicable and non-communicable diseases including long-term conditions, health literacy and health promotion.
This course advances students’ understanding of a rights-based approach to diversity, cultural safety and health equity in Aotearoa New Zealand. Through this course students will be able to describe how social determinants can shape health and wellbe...
This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the role of evaluation and epidemiology in health. The course introduces key evaluation and epidemiology principles and explores the relevance of these across various health issues and s...
This course introduces students to systems thinking and how it can be used to understand health systems and approaches to change and improvement. Students will learn about the Aotearoa New Zealand health system and how it has changed over time. The r...
This course will introduce students to some of the key theories and approaches used to understand and influence health and wellbeing. Consideration will be given to the types of questions that are asked by health psychology researchers, and the diffe...
Foundations of Health Promotion
HLWB206
This course delves into the core principles and theories underpinning health promotion, emphasising their practical application. Students will grasp the fundamental values, ethics, and theories crucial in promoting health effectively and analyse evid...
This course provides an introduction to the research and knowledge base for workplace health and safety. Students will be encouraged to critically evaluate the impact work has on health, and health has on work, through the principles of workplace hea...
Disability and Ageing
HLWB208
This course examines the processes of ageing, including theoretical and practical issues as they relate to individuals living with disability. It explores the principles of a life-course approach to healthy ageing and cultural diversity. It additiona...
Health technologies will massively increase the ability of health care systems to solve health problems and can improve health and wellbeing in communities. At the same time, they offer major challenges and complexities. This course will introduce he...
This course will introduce students to theories and practices of communication, communication skills, engagement, reflective practice, ethics, and cultural competencies for mental health and wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals in human nutrition and nutrition literacy in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate determinants of sustainable diets thereby generating students’ consciousness as global citizens in a ...
This course will introduce students to some central topics in the ethics of health and social care, biotechnology, and medicine (bioethics). Topics that may be discussed include: Under what circumstances, if any, should technologies be used to enhanc...
This course introduces students to the inter- relationships between physical activity, exercise, fitness and sport in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally. Current guidelines for these activities and their association with multiple domains of wellbeing ...
Directed Individual Study
HLWB219
A supervised programme of study agreed between a student and supervisor and approved by Programme Director/Head of School.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals in human nutrition and nutrition literacy in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate determinants of sustainable diets thereby generating students’ consciousness as global citizens in a ...
Research and Enquiry in Health
HLWB301
This course examines the role of research in health, exploring different approaches to research design, and the range of data collection methods used in health. Students will undertake a literature review on a chosen topic, develop a research proposa...
Health Internship
HLWB302
Approved and supervised work placement of the student in a public sector agency, private sector establishment, or non-governmental organisation with a focus on health and wellbeing.
This course further develops students’ skills in health statistics and epidemiology.
This course investigates new and emerging challenges and opportunities in health and social services, and immerses students in areas of innovation and change including partnerships with services users, responding to increasing demand in mental health...
Health Psychology in Action
HLWB305
This course introduces the theory, ethics and politics of health psychology including key approaches, applications and interventions for enhancing health and wellbeing. As part of the course, students will theorise and develop a proposal to address a...
Health promotion can lead to successful health and health-related outcomes; however success is often dependent on appropriate strategies or promotion activities being employed in an appropriate manner for the diverse contexts in which they occur. Thi...
Occupational Health Strategy
HLWB307
This course explores the development, implementation, monitoring and review of occupational health and safety strategies in a variety of working environments.
Health, Illness and Disease
HLWB308
This course develops critical understandings of how social, cultural and political forces influence views of health and illness; how such views are represented; and how they impact health communication and interventions.
Health Management and Leadership
HLWB309
This course introduces students to theories of health management and leadership.
This course develops detailed understanding of Māori health and wellbeing, and considers the design of effective services to enhance and promote Māori health and wellbeing, strategies for supporting Māori participation at all levels of the health sec...
This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of Pacific health and wellbeing, Students will examine the influence of Pacific people’s cultural values and beliefs on their health and wellbeing. The course will consider the development ...
Innovation in Integrated Care
HLWB312
This course examines different designs for health services in Aotearoa New Zealand. We draw on the integrated care and health improvement literature to learn about new ways to deliver health and community services. By analysing successful health serv...
Directed Individual Study
HLWB319
A supervised programme of study agreed between a student and supervisor and approved by Programme Director/Head of School.
Research for Practice
HLTH501
This course examines principles of research, locating and interpreting research, critiquing research and using appropriate research to inform clinical reasoning for safe and effective care. The course focuses on practice development using evidence in...
Health Policy and Planning
HLWB501
This course will examine governance, policy, strategy, service-delivery and decision-making in the health sector. It will consider policy and service delivery issues: key institutions, influences and behaviours, and the roles of the public and privat...
Applied Pathophysiology
HLTH502
Pathophysiology is explored in relation to clinical practice and emerging evidence. This course provides a foundation for clinical decisions related to interventions, management and expected health outcomes across the lifespan.
Health Economics and Financing
HLWB502
This course introduces key concepts in health economics and applies health economics to health policy and planning issues. This application includes examining and critiquing alternative approaches to financing and organising health care.
This specialist practice course will enhance the knowledge and skills of health care professionals who support individuals and populations living with long term conditions. Key issues for exploration during this course include: population health appr...
Specialist Practice: Acute Care
HLTH506
This course will develop knowledge of specialist practice at an advanced level, in the context of international developments in patient care. Innovations in practice and challenges facing specific specialty practice areas are the key content areas. S...
This course will provide advanced knowledge of management systems, organisational culture, and the integration of legal, regulatory and societal factors in the context of health and safety management.
This course applies principles of human function and considers the application of cognitive and behavioural psychology to workplace health and safety practice.
This course provides advanced knowledge about practice and performance in workplace health and safety risk management.
This course will provide advanced knowledge of the principles and practice of work related health – health protection, health promotion and wellbeing. It provides knowledge and understanding of the main work-related health hazards, and the practices ...
This course provides insights into organisational behaviour, structures, functions, roles and responsibilities and accountabilities. The approach to workplace health and safety strategies is discussed. The principles of effective project management a...
This course provides advanced knowledge about the role and function of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. The professional role and ethical framework for the workplace health and safety professional is described. Theories of co...
Real World Midwifery
HLTH513
This course explores the role of the midwife as it is constructed in contemporary society. In particular it explores the context in which midwifery is practised and in which it attempts to support and promote normal childbirth.
Research Project
HLWB513
In this course students will design, undertake and report on a research project relevant to their subject area and area of professional interest.
This course provides the opportunity for nurses to develop culturally safe comprehensive systematic history taking, clinical examination and diagnostic reasoning skills across the lifespan. Students will also have the opportunity to learn more about ...
Health, Illness and Disease
HLTH516
This course focuses on sociological and anthropological literature about the experience of being healthy and being sick, as it relates to institutional recognition of disease.
Diagnostics and Therapeutics
HLTH517
This course examines the sensitivity, specificity and utility of commonly used diagnostic testing methods (including the FBC, 12 lead ECG and telemetry monitoring, radiological imaging, and cardio-pulmonary diagnostics). In addition, course modules w...
Clinical Pharmacology
HLTH518
This course examines principles of clinical pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapy, with application to clinical practice clearly drawn to inform clinical reasoning for safe and effective use of medicines, and ...
Research Review
HLTH519
In developing a review relevant to your area of practice this course will examine the practices of scholarly writing and publishing practices to assist students in preparing manuscripts for publication in the appropriate scholarly or professional for...
Directed Individual Study
HLWB519
A supervised programme of study agreed between a student and supervisor and approved by Programme Director/Head of School.
Practice Project
HLTH520
Students negotiate, design, undertake and report on an evidence based project of relevance to their practice area under the supervision of academic and workplace mentors.
This course supports students to develop their knowledge and understanding of Māori health and wellbeing. They will learn to critically analyse strategic approaches to Māori health improvement by examining past and present efforts to achieve equitabl...
Research Methods
HLTH521
This course prepares students to undertake independent research by developing knowledge and skills in a variety of paradigms and methods, and engaging in higher-level debates on research philosophy and theory, ethics, limitations, data gathering and ...
This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the community approaches that inform inter-agency collaborations and partnerships across central and local government levels to benefit Pacific communities. It provides them with a found...
This course explores health care policy and service delivery in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. The structural, political, professional and ethical dimensions of health service delivery are examined.
Contemporary Issues in Nursing
HLTH523
This course will explore the role, place and voice of nurses influencing health and wellbeing at a national and international level. Students will be challenged to articulate their contribution to healthcare and encouraged to think innovatively about...
Health Leadership and Management
HLTH524
This course will examine the issues that arise in leading and managing in the health sector. It will cover leadership and management theories and concepts, organisational development, budgeting and financing processes in health care, planning human r...
Diversity in Health Care
HLTH525
This course explores health from a cultural, ethnic and population perspective. Differences in health and illness patterns amongst groups are examined. The potential development of more appropriate services to address diversity is assessed.
This course develops students' knowledge in core health promotion approaches and perspectives in relation to the economic, social, cultural and environmental influences on well-being. Students will critically appraise health promotion strategies and ...
This course is designed to develop knowledge related to patient safety within the international health care arena. Research related to adverse events and strategies to improve patient safety and reduce risk provide the key content.
In this guided study course, students will apply their knowledge of health promotion, needs assessment and intervention to an emerging issue in health promotion. The course will provide the opportunity for students to engage with, and critically anal...
Ageing in Aotearoa New Zealand
HLTH527
This course critically analyses aspects of current health care services supporting the diversity of experiences as people age in Aotearoa New Zealand, inclusive of the perspective of Maori as Tangata Whenua. The course aims to examine the extent of a...
Evaluation for Health
HLTH528
This course will introduce students to the role and importance of evaluation for informing service development at a service and organisation level. It provides an overview of forms and types of evaluations and uses a programme approach to cover needs...
Special Topic
HLTH529
TBA
Special Topic
HLTH530
TBA.
Nurse Practitioner Practicum
HLTH531
This course provides an opportunity for Nurse Practitioner students to synthesise and apply all previous Master's course learning. Note: Students must have identified suitable mentor/s before commencing this course.
This clinically oriented course is focused on building midwifery assessment and decision-making for complexity in maternity care across the full range of midwifery practice. Clinical contact with childbearing women is required.
This course integrates theoretical knowledge into practice and extends the midwife's experience, knowledge, skills and practice in complex maternity care.
This course will examine leadership and management in the health sector, including strategy development, and monitoring and evaluating organisational performance.
This course will enable health care professionals to develop advanced skills in the interpretation, analysis and application of ethics and law in professional practice.
Prescribing Practicum
HLTH543
This course will develop prescribing knowledge and skills, drawing on the student’s previous learning in advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning/therapeutics and pharmacology. This course supports students to meet the Nursing Council of New ...
Nurse Practitioner Practicum
HLTH544
This course provides an opportunity for Nurse Practitioner students to synthesise and apply all previous Advanced nursing practice learning within the context of Mentored practice. This course supports students to meet the Nursing Council of New Zeal...
This course facilitates the transition of the newly graduated nurse to practice using the New Zealand quality and safety capability framework to support the provision of safe person-centred care. Graduate nurses will focus on developing professional ...
Professional Project
HLTH551
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to plan, execute and complete a project that demonstrates advanced knowledge in a field of professional practice. Students will apply skills acquired during the study programme to solve ...
Directed Individual Study
HLTH560
A supervised programme of study agreed between a student and supervisor and approved by Programme Director/Head of School.
A research project is undertaken. Emphasis is placed on the practice of research and theory development in relation to nursing practice and/or health outcomes. The thesis report demonstrates generation and synthesis of knowledge and makes a contribut...
Thesis for Master of Health Care
HLTH596
A research project is undertaken. Emphasis is placed on the practice of research and theory development in relation to health care and/or health outcomes. The thesis report demonstrates generation and synthesis of knowledge and contributes to knowled...
Directed Individual Study
HLTH597
A supervised programme of study agreed between a student and supervisor and approved by Programme Director/Head of School.
During this course, students complete a critical review of the relevant literature as background to framing the proposed research question(s) and methodological approach for their investigation of the health issue that is the focus of their thesis re...
Issues in Professional Contexts
HLTH602
In this course, students develop a detailed understanding of the philosophical and theoretical frameworks and their application to professional contexts that are required for critically examining and addressing professional issues in the health secto...
Advanced Research Design
HLTH603
This course provides students with an in-depth understanding and critique of the major methodological approaches to research investigations in the health sector, including Mātauranga Māori in research design, and provides the rationale for the select...
Research Proposal
HLTH604
This course draws together students’ detailed understanding, gained from earlier coursework, of the theory, methodology and professional context for investigating the health issue that is the subject of their thesis research. The focus of the course ...
Health for PhD
HEAL690
For exact school dates, times and venues please refer to the Graduate School’s website - www.vuw.ac.nz/nmh.
A supervised research project leading to a comprehensive thesis.
Doctor of Health Thesis
HLTH691
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A supervised research project leading to a comprehensive thesis in public health.
Doctor of Midwifery Thesis
MIDW691
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Doctor of Nursing Thesis
NRSE691
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