Supporting Cultural Safety and Awareness

HWB410

  • Level 4
  • 15 Credits
  • 0.125 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online only
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $0 NZ Domestic
    $823 NZ International
  • Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week
  • Availability
    Monthly course availability for upcoming periods
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    2027 Not available
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This online course learners will apply their knowledge of cultural diversity to support cultural safety with a particular focus on bicultural practice in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a health or wellbeing setting.

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  • Describe the cultural differences and effects of stigma and discrimination with a particular focus on Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a health or wellbeing setting.
  • Apply strategies to support cultural diversity, safety and empowerment in accordance with recognised organisational policies and procedures.
  • Apply knowledge of health and wellbeing policies and initiatives for different cultures in a health or wellbeing setting.

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed 

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

How to apply

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