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DIGIHLTH 705
: Digital Health Design and Evaluation2024 Semester One (1243)
Examines the design and development of digital health tools to meet end-user and health service needs. A series of case studies are used to illustrate the different stages of digital health tool development, evaluation, and implementation. Health service, researcher and end-user perspectives are covered.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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DIGIHLTH 706
: Health Data Analytics2024 Semester Two (1245)
Analyses, interprets, and presents quantitative data to assist decision making in the health sector. Fundamental elements of statistics, data management, visualisation, epidemiology and computing are covered.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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HLTHMGT 721
: Health Management2024 Semester One (1243)
The application of general management principles to health organisations and resources, with particular reference to the nature of health organisations and health professional teams. Includes theory and concepts supporting the effective management of health human resources and financial resources.
Restriction: POPLHLTH 721
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HLTHMGT 755
: Project in Health Leadership2024 Semester Two (1245)
An applied research-based project in an aspect of health leadership. The project provides a capstone experience to the degree. Students critically analyse real-world cases and problems and develop evidence-informed and innovative solutions through expert consultation and literature research.
To complete this course students must enrol in HLTHMGT 755 A and B, or HLTHMGT 755
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HLTHMGT 755
: Project in Health Leadership2024 Semester One (1243)
An applied research-based project in an aspect of health leadership. The project provides a capstone experience to the degree. Students critically analyse real-world cases and problems and develop evidence-informed and innovative solutions through expert consultation and literature research.
To complete this course students must enrol in HLTHMGT 755 A and B, or HLTHMGT 755
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HLTHMGT 755A
: Project in Health Leadership2024 Semester Two (1245)
An applied research-based project in an aspect of health leadership. The project provides a capstone experience to the degree. Students critically analyse real-world cases and problems and develop evidence-informed and innovative solutions through expert consultation and literature research.
To complete this course students must enrol in HLTHMGT 755 A and B, or HLTHMGT 755
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HLTHMGT 755A
: Project in Health Leadership2024 Semester One (1243)
An applied research-based project in an aspect of health leadership. The project provides a capstone experience to the degree. Students critically analyse real-world cases and problems and develop evidence-informed and innovative solutions through expert consultation and literature research.
To complete this course students must enrol in HLTHMGT 755 A and B, or HLTHMGT 755
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HLTHPSYC 122
: Behaviour, Health and Development2024 Semester Two (1245)
Introduction to the relationship between behaviour and the major biological, cognitive and social-emotional processes, applying them to health and development across the life span. Focuses on aspects of behaviour and development particularly relevant for the healthcare professional.
Restriction: POPLHLTH 122
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HLTHPSYC 715
: Research Methods in Health Psychology2024 Semester One (1243)
A review of the principal methods used in the design, conduct and analysis of studies in the health psychology area. This will focus on quantitative research, but qualitative methodologies will also be addressed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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HLTHPSYC 716
: Psychoneuroimmunology2024 Semester One (1243)
Outlines the nature of the human immune system, its measurement and limitations of current practices and models. The main focus of the course is the extent to which psychological processes such as stress, emotions, and social interactions have been found to influence immune behaviour and the implications of these findings for health and wellbeing. Various theoretical frameworks through which psycho-immune relationships might be understood are presented and discussed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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HLTHSCI 700
: Working with People with Long-term Conditions2024 Semester Two (1245)
Long-term conditions present one of the most challenging global epidemics of the twenty-first century. This course is designed to support the development of a responsive person-centred healthcare workforce to meet the needs of people living with long-term conditions and to work with them to improve their self-efficacy and health outcomes.
Restriction: NURSING 738
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HLTHSCI 700
: Working with People with Long-term Conditions2024 Semester One (1243)
Long-term conditions present one of the most challenging global epidemics of the twenty-first century. This course is designed to support the development of a responsive person-centred healthcare workforce to meet the needs of people living with long-term conditions and to work with them to improve their self-efficacy and health outcomes.
Restriction: NURSING 738
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HLTHSCI 705
: Mental Health and Addiction for Health Professionals2024 Semester One (1243)
Uses a person-focused theoretical framework to explore mental health and addiction problems presenting in non-specialist mental health settings. Conceptualises mental health and addiction problems as frequently co-occurring. Engagement, assessment, collaborative solution focused interventions, referral and care coordination will be explored.
Restriction: NURSPRAC 718, 719
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HLTHSCI 711
: Stroke Rehabilitation2024 Semester Two (1245)
Students will develop knowledge of the biological processes underpinning neurological recovery after stroke. Students will also develop interdisciplinary understanding of assessment and interprofessional treatment strategies for impairments in communication, swallowing, vision, sensation, cognition, mood, continence, and movement. Skills in assessing independence and participation using standard scales will be also be developed for application in clinical practice.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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HLTHSCI 712
: Advanced Stroke Care2024 Semester One (1243)
Students will evaluate and critique contemporary and evidence-based advanced clinical assessments and decision-making regarding driving, returning to work, and engaging in physical activity after stroke, including the effects of cognition, mood, and fatigue. Students will also develop advanced skills in communicating with patients and whānau on topics including stroke risk factors, self-management and adjusting to life after stroke.
Prerequisite: HLTHSCI 710, 711
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HLTHSCI 713
: Improving Stroke Care2024 Semester Two (1245)
The organisation and conduct of clinical research will be evaluated and critiqued, with specific examples from the stroke research evidence base. Critical thinking skills will be developed and applied to basic research and clinical trials. The role of the healthcare professional in translating research into practice will be explored with reference to contemporary implementation theories, models and frameworks.
Prerequisite: HLTHSCI 710, 711
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MAORIHTH 201
: Introduction to Māori Health2024 Semester Two (1245)
Māori society, culture and values are explored. Historical processes are reviewed within the context of the Treaty of Waitangi. The course will examine how these factors underpin the basic determinants of health and shape contemporary Māori health status in Aotearoa. Different approaches to improving Māori health and reducing inequalities will be critically examined.
Prerequisite: POPLHLTH 111
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MAORIHTH 21H
: Introduction to Biology2024 Semester One (1243)
An introduction to the structure, function and processes of the human body at cellular and tissue levels. Special emphasis on the four primary tissues including membrane transport, muscle types and function, blood and the immune response, and basic neurobiology. Provides foundational knowledge of development post fertilisation and the anatomy and physiology of selected mammalian organ systems. Exposes students to the laboratory environment, particularly microscopy and dissection.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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MAORIHTH 22H
: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology2024 Semester Two (1245)
Introduction to human biology through a study of the structure and function of mammalian organ systems. Topics of focus include: skin and derivatives, digestive, nervous, reproductive and urinary, bone, endocrine and circulatory systems. This course also exposes students to learning in a laboratory environment with a strong focus on microscopy and dissection.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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MAORIHTH 23H
: Introduction to Chemistry 12024 Semester One (1243)
An overview of general chemistry principles with an emphasis on the language of chemistry and the use of mathematics to determine answers to chemical problems. An emphasis is placed on the atomic scale of matter so that students are able to describe the macroscopic world using a molecular perspective and relate chemical structures to functions. Laboratory work includes techniques of simple qualitative and quantitative measurements.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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MAORIHTH 24H
: Introduction to Chemistry 22024 Semester Two (1245)
Provides an overview of systematic organic chemistry illustrating the diversity and reactivity of organic compounds, including reaction mechanisms and application of chemical kinetics. Spectroscopic techniques will be discussed, including in relation to structure determination. A quantitative study of proton transfer reactions will allow for understanding of control of pH.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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MAORIHTH 25H
: Introduction to Population Health 12024 Semester One (1243)
Introduction to key concepts and foundational knowledge in population health. Concepts include models for conceptualising health, the aggregate health of groups, social determinants of health, social gradients in health outcomes, and health inequalities and inequities, and foundational understanding of health care systems.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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MAORIHTH 26H
: Introduction to Population Health 22024 Semester Two (1245)
Explores patterns and distributions in health events, causal effects on health, and strategies for addressing health inequalities and inequities at a population level. Exposure to a foundational overview of epidemiology and population health concepts and relevant skills, including understanding and measuring the distribution of disease and illness in well-defined populations, will also be provided.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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MAORIHTH 27H
: Academic and Professional Development in Māori and Pacific Health 12024 Semester One (1243)
Presents study and academic writing skills essential for successful transition from secondary education or community contexts into tertiary study. Content focuses on a practical application of Population Health and Māori and Pacific health workforce development, while engaging students in their professional practice, cultural growth and leadership and communication.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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MAORIHTH 28H
: Academic and Professional Development in Māori and Pacific Health 22024 Semester Two (1245)
Provides study and academic skills necessary for transition from foundation study to first year bachelor level study. Content areas focus on Māori and Pacific relevant examples of population health topics including: health status, determinants of health, barriers to access and quality of care and health interventions targeted at Māori and Pacific populations.
No pre-requisites or restrictions