Showing 99 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 ways of understanding health and wellbeing in communities and populations. It will explore factors that influence the health and wellbeing of communities and populations and how the health and wellbeing of commu...
This course introduces key concepts in human biology, including anatomy and physiology in healthy people. The course will also explore the biological responses to stress, injury and disease as it affects human homeostasis.
This course provides an overview of health policy and the challenges health systems face in seeking to meet health needs equitably, efficiently and sustainably. Key economic and policy concepts are drawn out through case studies of contemporary healt...
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 extends students’ knowledge of health policy and the challenges health systems face in seeking to meet health needs equitably, efficiently and sustainably, with an emphasis on applications to health services and how they are designed and ...
An introduction to the application of psychological theory and research to understanding psychological, social, and contextual factors contributing to health, illness, and disease development. Consideration will be given to the utility of different r...
Foundations of Health Promotion
HLWB206
Health promotion plays an important role in society. Its comprehensive approach is effective in leading to improved health and wellbeing for individuals and groups, and to identify factors that may influence the success or failure of health promotion...
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 explores contemporary developments in health and social services services, focussing on current issues. Students will consider the impact of current developments, including policy on health services, and develop their understanding of the...
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 Practice
HLWB306
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 ...
Integrated Care
HLWB312
This course will explore the theoretical principles and practices that underpin the concept of integrated care at micro, meso and macro level from national and international perspectives.
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 focuses on locating, interpreting, critiquing and using research as a means for improving decision-making in the clinical or health setting.
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.
This course will examine and critique alternative approaches to financing and organising health care, with international comparisons. It will draw on economic concepts to explore in depth issues relating to financing health care; accountability and p...
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...
This course introduces key concepts in health economics and applies health economics to health policy and planning issues. It then introduces the role of monitoring and evaluation in health policy and planning and discusses economic evaluation in dep...
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 key content areas in thi...
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 is designed to develop the skills of systematic history taking, clinical examination and diagnostic reasoning with a focus on the respiratory, cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological, systems. Students work alongside mentors in their ...
This course is designed to develop the skills of systematic history taking, clinical examination and diagnostic reasoning in the care of the neonate. Students work alongside mentors in their clinical practice to develop these skills.
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 and therapeutics in the context of safe and quality use of medicines.
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 prepares students to systematically use a programme logic approach to introduce and evaluate practices, systems and processes within a health context.
Special Topic
HLTH529
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Special Topic
HLTH530
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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.
This course critically examines beliefs about the use of sport and physical activity contexts for youth development and the implications for policy and practice. Students will examine contemporary models and evidence based practice in relation to the...
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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