Certificate in Hauora Maori 2010

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This is a training programme for Health Workers and those working in health to develop Māori language, customs, traditions and kaupapa Māori for health settings.  It is delivered over three wananga.

This year we are running the programme through the District Health Boards (DHB).  Please register an expression of interest as soon as possible. We will then provide you with the information necessary for enrolling via the DHB in your area.

If you would like to know more please email jill@mauriora.co.nz

The Certificate in Hauora Māori will be held in 2010 during May, June and July.

Certificate of Hauora Māori students Waiheke Island 2009

He Kupu Whakataki
Hauora as a Māori concept
Purpose
Course Description
Supervision
Trainee Eligibility
Further Information

He Kupu Whakataki

This programme enhances the knowledge and skills of health workers and those working in health by developing their competence in te reo Māori through total immersion sessions, improving their knowledge of concepts of Māori health and their skill base in tikanga Māori (including customs, traditions, values and beliefs) within their practice. This supports them to provide quality health care for Māori. The programme is delivered by qualified Māori education, medical and health professionals, and is founded on Māori health standards and established Māori health care models.

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Hauora as a Māori concept

Hauora, as a Māori concept of health encompasses the individual within their whānau, hapu and iwi, includes spiritual, physical, emotional and psychological dimensions, and is founded on a connectedness with the natural environment. All of these components are addressed and incorporated in this programme.

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Purpose

Health Workers and those working in health who have developed their competence and confidence in Māori health customs and Māori language, practise the appropriate use of these skills in clinical settings. This enables health workers, adminstrators and managers to provide more effective and appropriate health care services for Māori.

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Course Description

The course is a six-month programme organised around three intensive three-day wananga plus 60 hours self-directed learning in their own time. Trainees complete a needs analysis, and this information is used to adjust the programme to meet individual needs of trainees. Participants are expected to undertake self-directed learning including reading of key articles and texts, and to access language supportive environments in close proximity to their home.

The programme primarily develops Māori language and cultural competencies in order to enhance the delivery of culturally appropriate and effective health care services to Māori. The programme includes an introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi, government policy and the history of Māori health since 1840. This provides a context for understanding the realities of Māori health today. Trainees are expected to be able to demonstrate practical application of their skills in health settings.

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Supervision

Supervision is a regular, organised supportive process for trainees providing them with an opportunity to reflect on any aspect of their practice, their training needs, and clinical, professional or personal lives. It incorporates educational support and guidance, professional and clinical guidance, cultural guidance and support.

Supervision is undertaken by designated, experienced Māori health professionals who are trained and suitably competent to deliver a mix of clinical and cultural supervision.

Cultural supervision is carried out as part of clinical supervision and ensures that there are opportunities to discuss clinical practice within a Māori health framework. This includes the use of cultural paradigms including whanau and kaumatua involvement, cultural needs assessment, identifying roles and responsibilities and expectations of the trainees including local kawa.

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Trainee Eligibility

For trainees to be eligible for funding, the trainee shall be, a Maori health worker or working in health, employed for 16 hours or more per week in a health or disability service, in any PHO, DHB provider arm or NGO service.

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For further information

Certificate in Hauora Maori - Frequently Asked Questions (doc)

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