| Credits: | 20 |
| Level: | 4 |
This course provides an overview of the health and wellbeing sector in Aotearoa New Zealand in today’s environment, outcomes include:
- demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the history of healthcare in Aotearoa
- describing Aotearoa’s Health and wellbeing sector today
- describing key communication approaches used in healthcare
- demonstrating knowledge of vulnerability with yourself and others
This topic provides an overview of the health and wellbeing sector in Aotearoa, New Zealand. It covers the development and purpose of today's health services to prepare ākonga for introductory roles in a health and wellbeing setting.
The course considers legislation related to healthcare and the impact it has had on the health and wellbeing sector. It will reflect on the impact of colonisation on health and wellbeing outcomes for Māori.
It also looks at the aims of the healthcare system in Aotearoa today, and the challenges support workers face.
The course also discusses the key communication approaches and models used to engage tangata and their whānau accessing support in the health and wellbeing sector.
Lastly, this course looks at the factors that contribute to vulnerability in a health and wellbeing setting.
Your study materials are available 24/7 on this NZMA online learning platform, accessible from all devices.
For on-the-go study, using your cellphone to read through the topics will be convenient. However, for the best experience, we recommend working from your laptop/desktop computer. Large-screen devices allow you to view large-format documents or images easily; you will come across quite a few of these as you scroll through the topics.
Review the following statements about study and research skills. Reflect on whether these statements accurately reflect your abilities or whether you need help in one or more areas.
- I can write my own study notes and use them to help me learn.
- I can read text to find a specific piece of information and the main ideas.
- I can interpret information from graphical material such as tables, charts, maps, lists, infographics, etc.
- I can organise information and data to reveal patterns and themes.
- I know how to do a search on Google (or another search engine) that gets targeted results.
- I can determine the credibility of sources, information, data, and ideas.
- I know how to write a reference list for any research I use in my work.
- I understand the meaning of plagiarism and I understand all work submitted MUST be my own.
- I can identify when I need assistance from others.
- I observe ethical, cultural, social and team (ECST) practices when interacting with others.
- I can manage my time effectively to meet deadlines, attend classes and maintain my personal commitments.
Remember that skills can be learned and developed, so don't be discouraged if you need help with quite a few study and research skills.
You can revisit the Ready Set Go! - Onboarding modules or book a one-on-one session with your Learning Support person to discuss this.
