Postgraduate Certificate in Health (Level 8)
Duration
One semester full time or two semesters part-time
Delivery
Blended, Distance online, or online offshore
Campus
New Lynn
Credits
60
Work placement
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Fees Domestic
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Fees International
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Health (Level 8) is designed for graduates and professionals looking to advance their knowledge and skills in health. Building on previous study or relevant experience, you’ll develop advanced capabilities in culturally responsive communication, health policy analysis, digital health, and research. You’ll explore how to contribute to equitable health outcomes across Aotearoa New Zealand, working with diverse individuals and communities, including Māori, Pasifika, people living with disabilities, and others with health needs. This programme is a great fit for those looking to strengthen their professional expertise, gain a postgraduate qualification in New Zealand, or pave their way to master’s study.
This programme is structured into four compulsory courses, each 15 credits at Level 8.
The aim of this course is for students to gain advanced practical skills and knowledge of cultural safety applicable when communicating, engaging and working in the health sector with Māori, Pasifika and people living with disabilities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The aim of this course is to critically examine and evaluate health practices, policies and legislation, focusing on the responsibilities of health professionals working within mental health, community health and addiction services.
The aim of this course is for students to gain advance knowledge and understanding of health informatics, such as electronic health records, clinical decision support systems, telehealth, and digital health innovations, and the legal restrictions and risks that apply to these concepts, as well as their potential to improve health outcomes for Māori and/or Pasifika communities.
The aim of this course is to further develop students’ ability to critically engage with research, including a robust research proposal that encompasses a well-defined hypothesis, pertinent research question(s), suitable methodology, and an ethical framework for application.
- The minimum entry qualification for this Postgraduate Certificate is:
- Bachelor’s degree, graduate diploma, or graduate certificate in a health-related discipline
- OR
- Relevant skills and knowledge acquired through appropriate work or professional experience in the health sector (min. 2 ½ years in the last 6 years) that is deemed equivalent to the above.
- English Language Entry Requirements:
- Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake the programme which is taught and assessed in English
- AND
- International learners must meet the English Proficiency Outcomes for International learners as set out in Appendix 1 of the NZQCF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules.
- Apply critical thinking and ethical reasoning to evaluate the effectiveness of health concepts, frameworks, philosophies, and informatics in affecting health challenges of individuals, whānau, families, and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Apply the principles of culturally responsive, hauora Māori and Pacific health frameworks to support the health and wellbeing of Māori and Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Investigate problem-solving techniques that are Te Tiriti o Waitangi-responsive and recommend appropriate methods to address these health challenges.
- Apply advanced knowledge of health, wellbeing and resilience to honour the rights and needs of Māori as tangata whenua and the obligations of tangata tiriti to advocate for equitable health and wellbeing throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Apply advanced professional skills and incorporate stakeholder feedback in developing evidence-based recommendations for promoting community wellbeing and healthy lifestyles that are tailored to the unique needs of vulnerable individuals, their whānau/family and communities.
- Apply a contemporary research evaluation method(s) to assess a health promotion programme by drawing on current planning frameworks, community voice, implementation evidence and outcome data to improve practicability, equity and effectiveness. (25 credits)
Graduates of this Postgraduate Certificate will have developed advanced knowledge and skills to support further postgraduate study. You may be eligible to cross-credit your completed study towards the Master of Applied Health Promotion at NZSE, with the opportunity to enter directly into the second semester, subject to programme requirements.
Annual gross income (median) TBC p/a (after one year in the health sector)
depending on the role and level of responsibility.
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- Join our alumni network
- Create a job-ready portfolio
- Learn from industry experts
- Live classes
- NZQA Certified
- Project-based and practical
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