Bachelor of Health Science- Case Management

Bachelor of Health Science- Case Management

Study the Case Management major in the Bachelor of Health Science degree and gain the skills for non-clinical case management roles, working with clinicians, clients and families to develop and oversee a plan of care.

Ageing populations and more people living with long-term conditions mean there’s a need for a co-ordinated approach to healthcare. Currently there aren’t enough health professionals with the skills to support such an approach. The Case Management major addresses this need.

Modules

You learn to carry out core management processes including assessments, planning, implementation, co-ordination and evaluation. You also learn to advocate for policies and environments that support quality rehabilitation.

Year 1

Semester 1 courses
You develop an in-depth understanding of general healthcare, learning alongside other health science students.

• HEAL504 Lifespan Development and Communication (15 points)
• HEAL505 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (15 points)
• HEAL506 Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication (15 points)
• HEAL507 Health and Environment (15 points) OR MAOH501 Hauora Māori and Environment (15 points)

Semester 2 courses

• MENH502 Mental Health and Wellbeing (15 points)
• HEAL501 Introduction to Case Management (15 points)
• HEAL502 Medical Terminology (15 points)
• PSYC502 Introduction to Psychology B (15 points)

Year 2

You deepen your understanding of case management, and become familiar with research methods for the health sector.
Courses you study

• HEAL610 Methods of Research and Enquiry
• HEAL611 Principles of Wellness
• HLAW701 Health Law and Policy
• HEAL503 Health Records Management
• HEAL603 Case Management and Human Behaviour
• HEAL605 Advocacy and Dispute Resolution in Health and Human Services
• HEAL606 Long Term Conditions

Plus one elective course. Elective courses need to be approved by your programme leader.

Year 3

Courses you study

• HPRM702 Health Practice Co-operative
• OCTY701 Enabling Systems Change
• RHAB701 Rehabilitation and Participation
• HEAL708 Professional Practice and Ethics
• HEAL701 Clinical Foundations for Health Case Management
• HEAL702 Complexities in Case Management and Practice.

Plus one elective course. Elective courses need to be approved by your programme leader.

Workplace experience
At the heart of your final year is the Health Practice Co-operative course, 150 hours of workplace experience related to case management.

Te ara hauora Māori health courses
There’s a growing need for health professionals to work with Māori. That’s why you can include Māori health courses as part of your study and develop the skills to work more effectively with Māori, an essential skill in the diverse health sector in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Through these courses you gain access to Māori networks and become comfortable working with whānau and Māori communities. We encourage all students to include at least one Māori health course. You don’t need to know te reo to enrol in the Māori health courses.

• MAOH501 Hauora Māori and Environment (15 points)
• MAOH701 Māori Health Promotion (15 points)
• MAOH702 Applied Primary Māori Mental Health (15 points)
• HEAL710 Utilising Supervision in Practice (15 points)

Career Outcomes

• Case manager or care co-ordinator for ACC or Ministry of Social Development
• Primary Health Organisations, district health boards, health insurers and non-governmental organisations
• Health promotion for people with an injury, illness or experiencing disability
• Central and local government roles related to planning and providing health services
• Independent health advocate, helping people navigate the health and social care system Research-related roles.

What will I learn?

Developed to address the needs of the health sector. The only New Zealand university degree in case management Includes 150 hours of workplace experience Offered at the North Campus Part-time study options available