This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to a culture of service quality, apply risk management plans and employ strategies to support cultural diversity in a healthcare setting. Students will further enhance their knowledge of routine infection control practices, and the impact of cultural diversity of communication practices in work environments.

This course enables students to integrate their person-centred and clinical knowledge and skills so as to develop a holistic, collaborative team-based approach to care for and support older people with complex health conditions. Students will build on their knowledge and understanding of physiology and pathological changes in ageing, and their advanced clinical skills to manage chronic pain and implement appropriate treatments and therapies for persons with complex conditions.

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to demonstrate personcentred care and support to care recipients living with dementia in a healthcare setting. Students will learn about the physiology of dementia, the different types of dementia, co-existing health conditions, dementia-related behaviours and impacts of dementia on daily living. Students will develop attitudes, behaviours and skills essential for using a holistic approach when implementing personalised care strategies and safe support practice through the different stages of dementia.

This course provides students with essential knowledge and understanding of the underlying philosophy, key characteristics, strengths and limitations of different service delivery approaches and models used in Aotearoa New Zealand. Students will also develop practical care skills and gain workplace experiences to apply a relevant person-centred care model, promote empowerment and advocacy, and challenge discriminatory behaviour in a healthcare setting.