HEAL513 Assessment

Learning Hours

Hours may include lectures, tutorials, online forums, laboratories. Refer to your timetable and course information in Canvas for detailed information.

Total learning hours: 150

Prescriptor

Introduces students to the structure and legislative context of the healthcare system in Aotearoa New Zealand. Explores key concepts that underpin ethical, culturally safe service delivery and professional practice across a range of health roles.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the structure and organisation of the healthcare system in Aotearoa New Zealand including delivery models, service functions, and professional roles.
2. Identify key health-related legislation and explain its implications for service delivery and professional responsibilities.
3. Discuss foundational theories of health systems, ethics, and professionalism informing service delivery and professional values.
4. Develop reflective practice in culturally safe interprofessional communication.

Content

• Structure, organisation and funding of the New Zealand health system
• Key legislation relevant to healthcare
• Theoretical foundations of health systems
• Theories of professionalism and ethics
• Conceptual models of health and wellbeing
• Culturally safe, interprofessional communication and collaboration
• Reflective practice and development of professional identity and values

Learning Resource

For further information, contact: Te Ara Hauora A Putaiao – Faculty of Health & Environmental Science

Learning & Teaching Strategies

Learning and teaching strategies will include online and face-to-face delivery. Teaching and learning processes will focus on encouraging students to be independent learners within the tertiary environment.

HEAL513 Assessment Plan

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Qualifications

The course is available as part of the following qualifications.