Case Management Major - Bachelor of Health Science
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.
This is part of the Bachelor of Health Science.
Start date: 2020
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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 papers
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 papers
- 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.
Papers 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 paper. Elective papers need to be approved by your programme leader.
Year 3
Papers 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 paper. Elective papers need to be approved by your programme leader.
Workplace experience
At the heart of your final year is the Health Practice Co-operative paper, 150 hours of workplace experience related to case management.
Te ara hauora Māori health papers
There’s a growing need for health professionals to work with Māori. That’s why you can include Māori health papers 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 papers 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 paper. You don’t need to know te reo to enrol in the Māori health papers.
- 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
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Tailor the degree to your interests - study an individual pathway in the Bachelor of Health Science
You can choose to study the Bachelor of Health Science without choosing a major, following an individual pathway. This is a great way to tailor the degree to your interests and prepare yourself for a wide range of non-clinical careers.
Other majors in the Bachelor of Health Science
- Counselling
- Health Administration
- Managing Care of the Older Person
- Paramedicine
- Psychology
- Public and Environmental Health
Other undergraduate study options
- Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry)
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Health Science in Psychology conjoint programmes
Postgraduate study options
- 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
- Collaborative
- A skilled communicator
- Interested in supporting individuals and their families
- Passionate about helping people living with a long-term condition or experiencing disability
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.