Masters (Coursework)
The aim of the Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane) is to provide Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives with theoretical knowledge and associated skills that prepare them to work autonomously and across a variety of clinical settings with children and families.
Graduates of this program can look forward to enhanced professional status and career opportunities in their chosen fields, including:
Early Childhood Nurses care for children from birth to school age and their families with an emphasis on the prevention, early detection and early intervention in, physical, emotional and social problems. They also assist with parentcraft, immunisation and developmental milestones.
Personal Care Workers provide assistance, support and direct care to patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings.
Provide nursing care to children from birth to school age and their families with an emphasis on the prevention, early detection of, and early intervention in, physical, emotional and social problems affecting children and their families.
Provides nursing care, health counselling, screening and education to individuals, families and groups in the wider community with a focus on patient independence and health promotion.