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POPLPRAC 722

: Symptom Management in Palliative Care
2023 Semester One (1233)
Assessment and management of pain, nausea and vomiting, respiratory symptoms, delirium, and other symptoms commonly encountered in palliative care and at the end of life, together with an overview of palliative care emergencies, the role of radiotherapy in symptom management, and issues around nutrition and hydration at the end of life.
Subject: Population Health Practice
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLPRAC 722

: Symptom Management in Palliative Care
2022 Semester One (1223)
Assessment and management of pain, nausea and vomiting, respiratory symptoms, delirium, and other symptoms commonly encountered in palliative care and at the end of life, together with an overview of palliative care emergencies, the role of radiotherapy in symptom management, and issues around nutrition and hydration at the end of life.
Subject: Population Health Practice
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLPRAC 722

: Symptom Management in Palliative Care
2021 Semester One (1213)
Assessment and management of pain, nausea and vomiting, respiratory symptoms, delirium, and other symptoms commonly encountered in palliative care and at the end of life, together with an overview of palliative care emergencies, the role of radiotherapy in symptom management, and issues around nutrition and hydration at the end of life.
Subject: Population Health Practice
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLPRAC 723

: Advanced Symptom Management in Palliative Care
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Advanced concepts in the assessment and management of symptoms and situations, including the more challenging ones encountered within the palliative care approach to malignant and non-malignant advanced diseases.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Prerequisite: POPLPRAC 722
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POPLPRAC 723

: Advanced Symptom Management in Palliative Care
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Advanced concepts in the assessment and management of symptoms and situations, including the more challenging ones encountered within the palliative care approach to malignant and non-malignant advanced diseases.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Prerequisite: POPLPRAC 722
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POPLPRAC 723

: Advanced Symptom Management in Palliative Care
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Advanced concepts in the assessment and management of symptoms and situations, including the more challenging ones encountered within the palliative care approach to malignant and non-malignant advanced diseases.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Prerequisite: POPLPRAC 722
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POPLPRAC 724

: Child and Adolescent Palliative Care
2020 Semester Two (1205)
An examination of specific palliative care issues related to the care of children, adolescents, and their families.
Subject: Population Health Practice
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLPRAC 754

: Infant, Child and Adolescent Primary Mental Health
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Provides an overview of the recognition and primary care management of mental health in the under-eighteen age group. A clinically focused course for primary care practitioners. The content covers attachment, early intervention, development, risk assessment, resilience and families. Topics include depression, anxiety disorders, substance use, eating disorders, first episode psychosis, pain, somatic presentations, disruptive behaviour disorders and common behavioural problems.
Subject: Population Health Practice
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLPRAC 754

: Infant, Child and Adolescent Primary Mental Health
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Provides an overview of the recognition and primary care management of mental health in the under-eighteen age group. A clinically focused course for primary care practitioners. The content covers attachment, early intervention, development, risk assessment, resilience and families. Topics include depression, anxiety disorders, substance use, eating disorders, first episode psychosis, pain, somatic presentations, disruptive behaviour disorders and common behavioural problems.
Subject: Population Health Practice
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLPRAC 758

: Biology of Ageing
2024 Semester One (1243)
The systematic analysis of the physiological changes in ageing and the relationship of these changes to current beliefs and theories around the ageing process. Current issues around biogerontology are discussed.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Restriction: POPLHLTH 749
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POPLPRAC 758

: Biology of Ageing
2023 Semester One (1233)
The systematic analysis of the physiological changes in ageing and the relationship of these changes to current beliefs and theories around the ageing process. Current issues around biogerontology are discussed.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Restriction: POPLHLTH 749
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POPLPRAC 758

: Biology of Ageing
2022 Semester One (1223)
The systematic analysis of the physiological changes in ageing and the relationship of these changes to current beliefs and theories around the ageing process. Current issues around biogerontology are discussed.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Restriction: POPLHLTH 749
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POPLPRAC 758

: Biology of Ageing
2021 Semester One (1213)
The systematic analysis of the physiological changes in ageing and the relationship of these changes to current beliefs and theories around the ageing process. Current issues around biogerontology are discussed.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Restriction: POPLHLTH 749
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POPLPRAC 765

: Coexisting Problems: Theory and Principles
2023 Semester One (1233)
Develops further knowledge and skills in working effectively with clients who suffer from coexisting mental health and addiction problems. Students will be presented with research and theory on existent problems and will examine recent developments in intervention strategies.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Prerequisite: POPLPRAC 708 or equivalent experience
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POPLPRAC 765

: Coexisting Problems: Theory and Principles
2022 Semester One (1223)
Develops further knowledge and skills in working effectively with clients who suffer from coexisting mental health and addiction problems. Students will be presented with research and theory on existent problems and will examine recent developments in intervention strategies.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Prerequisite: POPLPRAC 708 or equivalent experience
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POPLPRAC 765

: Coexisting Problems: Theory and Principles
2020 Semester One (1203)
Develops further knowledge and skills in working effectively with clients who suffer from coexisting mental health and addiction problems. Students will be presented with research and theory on existent problems and will examine recent developments in intervention strategies.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Prerequisite: POPLPRAC 708 or equivalent experience
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POPLPRAC 767

: Dementia Care
2021 Semester Two (1215)
A clinically focused course that explores dementia within three specific areas; the brain, the diseases, and the person. It explores theoretical concepts and models of dementia care, and focuses on the partnership of individuals, carers and health professionals in the delivery of dementia care.
Subject: Population Health Practice
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLPRAC 772

: Symptom Management in Palliative Care
2024 Semester One (1243)
An overview of key symptoms commonly encountered in patients with progressive diseases in palliative care and end of life. Addresses assessment and management of these common symptoms using evidenced-based learning.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Restriction: POPLPRAC 722
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POPLPRAC 772

: Symptom Management in Palliative Care
2023 Semester One (1233)
An overview of key symptoms commonly encountered in patients with progressive diseases in palliative care and end of life. Addresses assessment and management of these common symptoms using evidenced-based learning.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Restriction: POPLPRAC 722
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POPLPRAC 773

: Challenges in Symptom Management in Palliative Care
2023 Semester Two (1235)
An overview of key symptoms commonly encountered in malignant and non-malignant patients in palliative care and at end of life. Addresses assessment and management of these common symptoms using evidenced-based learning.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Prerequisite: POPLPRAC 772
Restriction: POPLPRAC 723
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POPLPRAC 774

: Psychosocial Issues in Palliative Care
2024 Semester One (1243)
An overview of the psychological and social study of patients with cancer or active, progressive disease, unresponsive to curative treatment. Covers existential philosophy and models of coping with suffering, spirituality, communication in palliative care, family systems, psychosocial assessments, psychiatric disorders in palliative care and bereavement.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Restriction: POPLPRAC 720
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POPLPRAC 774

: Psychosocial Issues in Palliative Care
2023 Semester One (1233)
An overview of the psychological and social study of patients with cancer or active, progressive disease, unresponsive to curative treatment. Covers existential philosophy and models of coping with suffering, spirituality, communication in palliative care, family systems, psychosocial assessments, psychiatric disorders in palliative care and bereavement.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Restriction: POPLPRAC 720
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POPLPRAC 702

: Adult Mental Health and CBT Skills for Primary Care
2024 Semester One (1243)
A clinically focused course providing an overview of the recognition and management of adult mental health in primary care and other healthcare settings. Topics and content will enable an examination of mental illness in New Zealand including cultural approaches and epidemiology, assessment, identification, treatment and management options. Content covers high prevalence conditions (depression, anxiety) and long term conditions (bipolar disorder and schizophrenia). Topics will include recovery, resilience, CBT techniques and the effect of alcohol and drugs.
Subject: Population Health Practice
No pre-requisites or restrictions

Outline is not available yet

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POPLPRAC 702

: Adult Mental Health and CBT Skills for Primary Care
2020 Semester One (1203)
A clinically focused course providing an overview of the recognition and management of adult mental health in primary care and other healthcare settings. Topics and content will enable an examination of mental illness in New Zealand including cultural approaches and epidemiology, assessment, identification, treatment and management options. Content covers high prevalence conditions (depression, anxiety) and long term conditions (bipolar disorder and schizophrenia). Topics will include recovery, resilience, CBT techniques and the effect of alcohol and drugs.
Subject: Population Health Practice
No pre-requisites or restrictions

Outline is not available yet

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POPLPRAC 708A

: Assessment and Intervention with Addiction
2023 Semester One (1233)
Develops understanding and competency in assessment and intervention work with clients having co-existing problems, specifically those most affected by alcohol and drug issues. It focuses on comprehensive assessment, effective clinical interventions, drug-specific interventions and culturally-specific approaches working with individuals, whānau, and communities. It will involve regular review of practice using case-based scenarios filmed with feedback from tutors, mentors and peers.
Subject: Population Health Practice
Corequisite: POPLHLTH 737, POPLPRAC 707 To complete this course students must enrol in POPLPRAC 708 A and B

Outline is not available yet