Case Management Major - Bachelor of Health Science
Health Studies
A course by
AUT
Study the Case Management major in the Bachelor of Health Science to prepare for non-clinical case management roles, working with clinicians, clients, and families in planning and overseeing healthcare delivery.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop Case Management Skills
Learn to assess needs, plan, implement and coordinate care for clients in health settings.
Support Collaborative Practice
Work collaboratively with clinicians, clients, and families to deliver integrated care plans.
Health Advocacy
Advocate for health policies and environments that support quality rehabilitation for diverse populations.
What You're Signing Up For
The Case Management major in AUT’s Bachelor of Health Science is designed to equip students with the skills for non-clinical case management roles across health services. You will develop expertise in assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of care, as well as advocacy for health policy and environments that support rehabilitation. The programme addresses the increased need for coordinated healthcare stemming from aging populations and the prevalence of long-term conditions. Includes academic study and optional workplace experience in health organisations.
Course Content
- Lifespan Development and Communication
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication
- Health and Environment or Hauora Māori
- Medical Terminology
- Advocacy & Dispute Resolution in Health & Human Services
- Principles of Wellness
- Health Records Management
- Long Term Conditions
- Methods of Research and Enquiry
- Health Coaching
- Case Management Practice
- Health Law and Policy
- Professional Practice and Ethics
- Health Practice Cooperative (workplace experience)
- Optional/elective/minor courses including Māori Health Promotion, Quality in the Health Sector, Applied Primary Māori Mental Health, Enabling Systems Change
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Disability Services
Insurance
Community Care
Future employment opportunities might be
Recovery coordinator (ACC)
Community support worker