Certificate in Hauora Māori (Level 4)
The National Certificate in Hauora Māori (Māori Health) is an introductory certificate awarded to candidates who have demonstrated capability in the knowledge and skills required for achievement in Hauora. It is designed for candidates who have an interest in Hauora, for those who are seeking gainful employment in Hauora or for those who are currently employed in Hauora.
Holders of this qualification are able to apply skills and knowledge as required by health providers, Māori health providers, Primary and Secondary Health Organisations, hospitals, institutions, marae, community centres and local clinics.
The compulsory section recognises knowledge and skills related to Māori health initiatives such as auahi kore, korikori tinana, tamariki ora, whānau ora and have an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and historical factors that impact on Hauora.
The elective section allows candidates to select from a diverse range of unit standards from various areas including Communication and Social Services, Health, Humanities and within Field Māori.
Tikanga pertinent to local rohe is interwoven through all practices of Hauora, including any interactions with whānau, hapū and iwi within a Hauora context. It also permeates any study of Māori models of health, or Māori history and best practice models within a Hauora context.
This qualification can build on the National Certificate in Health, Disability, and Aged Support (Core Competencies) (Level 3) [Ref: 1327]. Candidates completing this qualification would be able to pathway in to the National Diploma in Hauora (Māori Health) (Level 6) [Ref: 1657], the National Diploma in Social Work (Level 6) [Ref: 0989], or the National Diploma in Community Work (Level 6) [Ref: 0987]. This in turn could lead to further qualifications in Hauora or Social Services at a diploma or degree level.
We run this course 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.
Self-funding:
For students who are involved in the NZ healthcare sector, with an interest in Māori health or an interest in the health of Māori communities.
HWNZ funding eligibility (administered by DHBs):
- Be currently employed by a DHB health / disability service, or by a health / disability service that is funded by the DHB or the Ministry of Health
- Demonstrate a commitment to and / or competence in Māori health and wellbeing studies
- Have whakapapa and/or cultural links with Te Ao Māori and Māori communities
- Be a New Zealand citizen or hold a New Zealand residency permit as conferred by the New Zealand Immigration Service
- Have evidence of support by their current employer to meet the training requirements
- Meet the entry criteria required by the training provider
- Relevance of this course of study to their career aspirations
- Relevance of their academic plan to assist them in achieving their career aspirations.
HWNZ funding closed to:
- Employees who work in non-health related DHB/Ministry provider or funded services
- Employees who are not NZ Citizens and who do not have NZ permanent residency status
- Employees already in a sponsored study
- Mental health employees
In the event that applicants to enrol onto Mauriora courses of study outnumber available places, priority will be given to students who have (in descending order):
- received HWNZ scholarship funding
- workplace sponsorship
Additional Information:
- Offers will be made to applicants for next intake of the course.
- Further enquiries should go to the Office Manager JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING .
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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.
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.
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.
Course Description
The course is a six-month programme organised around three intensive three-day wananga plus approx 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.
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.
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.
For further information
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