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MAORIHTH 29H
: Introduction to Mathematics2024 Semester One (1243)
Provides foundation skills in mathematics and develops mathematical competence. Topics covered include measurement, notation, functions, equations, exponential growth/decay, logarithms and statistics. Examples used in the course will revolve around applications of mathematics in the health sciences.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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MAORIHTH 301
: Māori Health and Practice2024 Semester One (1243)
Māori health knowledge is used to develop effective public health practice for Māori contexts. Areas of focus include critical thinking, reflective practice, advocacy and the application of Kaupapa Māori principles.
Prerequisite: MAORIHTH 201
Restriction: POPLHLTH 201
Restriction: POPLHLTH 201
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MAORIHTH 31H
: Introduction to Physics2024 Semester Two (1245)
An introduction to physics relevant to health studies, including examples and illustrations that revolve around human physiology. Topics include mechanics, optics, waves, thermal physics, radiation and electricity.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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MAORIHTH 701
: Foundations of Māori Health2024 Semester Two (1245)
Provides an overview of the many dimensions of Māori Health. It examines the historical and contemporary determinants of Māori health status, and outlines strategies for improving Māori health in the context of the Treaty of Waitangi, and reducing health inequalities.
Restriction: MAORIHTH 301
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MAORIHTH 701
: Foundations of Māori Health2024 Semester One (1243)
Provides an overview of the many dimensions of Māori Health. It examines the historical and contemporary determinants of Māori health status, and outlines strategies for improving Māori health in the context of the Treaty of Waitangi, and reducing health inequalities.
Restriction: MAORIHTH 301
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MAORIHTH 706
: Māori Health: Policy and Practice2024 Semester Two (1245)
Critically examines public health policy and practice in Aotearoa/New Zealand with respect to Māori health and equity. Provides insights into the application of Kaupapa Māori principles in different areas of public health practice to advance Māori health.
Prerequisite: MAORIHTH 301 or 701
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MAORIHTH 710
: Kaupapa Māori Theory2024 Semester One (1243)
Kaupapa Māori Theory (KMT) underpins a range of approaches employed to ensure policy, research and intervention processes emphasise Māori ways of knowing and being and work to prevent the further marginalisation of Māori. Students learn about the development of KMT and its use in the context of Māori health and development, and will experience and learn from a range of initiatives and projects that have KMT at their core.
Prerequisite: MAORIHTH 301 or 701
Restriction: MAORIHTH 702
Restriction: MAORIHTH 702
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MAORIHTH 711
: Special Topic: Māori Quantitative Methods2024 Semester One (1243)
Provides students with an understanding of how to apply a Kaupapa Māori Research (KMR) approach to quantitative research methods (study design, analysis and dissemination) in the health sciences. It will expose students to a range of analytic and practical tools that can be drawn on in the design and conduct of quantitative research with Māori.
Prerequisite: MAORIHTH 301 or 701
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MBCHB 401A
: MBChB Part IV2024 Semester One (1243)
During Part IV, students spend 33 weeks in eight clinical attachments: emergency medicine, anaesthesiology, musculoskeletal, surgery, general and specialty medicine, geriatrics and general practice. These attachments are complemented by four weeks of topic teaching on campus. There is also a compulsory Māori and Pacific Health module.
Prerequisite: MBCHB 311, 321
To complete this course students must enrol in MBCHB 401 A and B
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MBCHB 501A
: MBChB Part V2024 Semester One (1243)
Students will complete academic study of forty one weeks of which thirty one are in clinical placements. These are: general practice, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, paediatrics, specialty surgery and a selective. There are three weeks of formal learning on campus including a Population Health week. Other projects and asynchronous learning also needs to be completed. Students may undertake the majority of study in a regional rural setting in Northland.
Prerequisite: MBCHB 401
To complete this course students must enrol in MBCHB 501 A and B
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MEDICINE 700
: Designing Safer Systems2024 Semester Two (1245)
The application of improvement science and safety science methods to achieve better outcomes for patients by reducing harm, waste and variation in health care; includes a focus on measurement for improvement and the application of human factors theory and concepts to design a safer and more reliable health care system.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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MEDICINE 702
: Understanding Complex Clinical Systems2024 Semester One (1243)
Draws across domains of system science, safety science, complexity theory, and implementation science to help analyse how leaders understand and effect change in healthcare. A particular focus is on understanding how things go wrong and how organisational culture, power, and politics impact on models of effective leadership within clinical systems.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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MEDIMAGE 199
: English Language Competency2024 Semester One (1243)
To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Medical Sciences. This course must be completed prior to enrolling in Part III of the Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) degree.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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MEDIMAGE 201
: Fundamentals of Medical Imaging2024 Semester One (1243)
Provides a fundamental understanding of Medical Imaging practice. Students will examine components of the clinical setting including patient care, cultural competency, and ethical considerations, to prepare them for the clinical learning environment. Students will apply these concepts to radiographic imaging in the context of routine radiographic examinations.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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MEDIMAGE 202
: Medical Imaging Science2024 Semester Two (1245)
Provides students with a fundamental understanding of ionising radiation in the context of medical imaging. Addresses x-ray production, instrumentation, x-ray detection, digital imaging and the principles of quality assurance. Also examines the biological effects of ionising radiation, dose, and radiation protection.
Corequisite: MEDIMAGE 203
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MEDIMAGE 203
: Radiographic Imaging I2024 Semester Two (1245)
Develops student knowledge of routine radiographic examinations in a Medical Imaging department. The anatomical relationships of the body and the imaging examinations are explored with reference to the appendicular and axial skeleton.
Prerequisite: MEDIMAGE 201
Corequisite: MEDIMAGE 202
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MEDIMAGE 301
: Radiographic Imaging II2024 Semester One (1243)
Extends knowledge of radiographic examinations and procedures in a Medical Imaging department. The anatomical relationships of the body and the imaging examinations are explored with focus on specialist views and adaptive techniques.
Prerequisite: MEDIMAGE 199, 203
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MEDIMAGE 302
: Sectional Imaging Anatomy and Pathology2024 Semester One (1243)
Develops understanding of anatomy and pathology as applied in Medical Imaging. Focuses on sectional imaging anatomy, normal variants and common pathologies as demonstrated on CT (computed tomography), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and ultrasound images.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 201, 203
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MEDIMAGE 304
: Advanced Radiographic Imaging2024 Semester Two (1245)
Develops understanding of advanced radiographic imaging examinations including mammography, angiography, interventional procedures, and computed tomography. Addresses the physical principles of image production, instrumentation and dose considerations. Students will investigate a range of clinical applications, and normal and abnormal imaging appearances associated with each of these modalities.
Prerequisite: MEDIMAGE 202, 203
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MEDIMAGE 305
: Professional Practice in Medical Imaging2024 Semester Two (1245)
Develops fundamental concepts of professionalism, reflective practice and communication to patient-centred care and professional practice in Medical Imaging.
Prerequisite: MEDIMAGE 201
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MEDIMAGE 306
: Specialised Medical Imaging2024 Semester Two (1245)
Examines specialised medical imaging modalities including ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Addresses the physical principles of image production, instrumentation and safety considerations. Students will investigate a range of clinical applications, and normal and abnormal imaging appearances associated with each of these modalities.
Prerequisite: MEDIMAGE 202, 203
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MEDIMAGE 307
: Research Methods2024 Semester One (1243)
An introduction to the principles of research methodology and evidence-based practice as applied to medical imaging. Addresses the knowledge required to evaluate research and the development of skills and research ethics necessary to conduct medical imaging research.
Restriction: MEDIMAGE 723
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MEDIMAGE 701
: Imaging Anatomy and Pathology2024 Semester Two (1245)
Addresses the principles of medical science at whole body, organ, tissue, cellular and sub cellular levels by developing an integrated understanding of anatomy and pathology as it applies to medical imaging in the clinical context. Specific anatomical regions and pathologies will be investigated to explain imaging appearances and evaluate the role of a variety of imaging modalities in patient pathways.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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MEDIMAGE 701
: Imaging Anatomy and Pathology2024 Semester One (1243)
Addresses the principles of medical science at whole body, organ, tissue, cellular and sub cellular levels by developing an integrated understanding of anatomy and pathology as it applies to medical imaging in the clinical context. Specific anatomical regions and pathologies will be investigated to explain imaging appearances and evaluate the role of a variety of imaging modalities in patient pathways.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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MEDIMAGE 702
: Professional Issues in Medical Imaging2024 Semester Two (1245)
Students will investigate the concept of professional practice leading to an exploration of current professional issues relevant to medical imaging. The course will develop students' ability to reflect on, and respond to, the wide variety of professional, ethical, medico-legal and clinical workplace issues generated in a rapidly changing environment.
No pre-requisites or restrictions