Overview
The structure, process and context of primary health care in New Zealand. Focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration, anticipating future changes to primary health care delivery in one’s professional context.
This paper is especially relevant for anyone working in a primary care and integrated care setting or for a primary health organisation, including general practitioners, practice nurses, nurse practicioners, other primary care nurses, pharmacists, managers, and primary care administrators. It introduces the theoretical basis of primary health care and concepts about provision of primary health care, and it provides a framework in which specific areas of clinical knowledge and skill can be accommodated. It assumes experience working in the current primary health care sector in New Zealand and builds on that experience with a strong interprofessional focus.
About this paper
| Paper title | New Zealand Primary Health Care |
|---|---|
| Subject | Primary Health Care |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,486.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PRHX 701
- Limited to
- MPHC, PGCertGP, PGCertPHC, PGDipGP, PGDipPHC, PGDipRCP, MHealSc, PGDipHealSc
- Eligibility
Suitable for health, social and other professionals from a range of disciplines.
- Contact
- primarycare.distance@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View further information on Postgraduate Study in Primary Health Care
- Teaching staff
Co-convenors: Dr Chloë Campbell and Dr Sam Murton
- Paper Structure
This paper explores the principles of primary health care incorporating the New Zealand policy and practice context. It is organised into four modules:
- Principles of primary health care.
- Population health and primary health care.
- Collaborative interdisciplinary teams and communication,
- Quality and safety in primary health care.
- Teaching Arrangements
Compulsory two-day block course delivered online via Zoom and/or in-person on campus in Wellington - Dates to be confirmed.
Other teaching is via Blackboard and online videoconferencing.
Study skills, technology support and library resources are provided.
- Textbooks
- There is no required textbook for this paper. All resources available either via Blackboard or other online resources.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Please also refer to the Department of Primary Health Care & General Practice Graduate Profile. - Learning Outcomes
- Students who successfully complete the paper will demonstrate in-depth understanding of the central concepts and current areas of debate relevant to the provision of primary health care in New Zealand.
Overview
The structure, process and context of primary health care in New Zealand. Focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration, anticipating future changes to primary health care delivery in one’s professional context.
This paper is especially relevant for anyone working in a primary care and integrated care setting or for a primary health organisation, including general practitioners, practice nurses, nurse practitioners, other primary care nurses, pharmacists, managers and primary care administrators. PRHC 701 introduces the theoretical basis of primary health care and concepts about the provision of primary health care, and it provides a framework in which specific areas of clinical knowledge and skill can be accommodated. It assumes experience working in the current primary health care sector in New Zealand and builds on that experience with a strong interprofessional focus.
About this paper
| Paper title | New Zealand Primary Health Care |
|---|---|
| Subject | Primary Health Care |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PRHX 701
- Limited to
- MPHC, PGCertGP, PGCertPHC, PGDipGP, PGDipPHC, PGDipRCP, MHealSc, PGDipHealSc
- Eligibility
Suitable for health, social care and other professionals from a range of disciplines.
- Contact
- primarycare.distance@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View further information on Postgraduate Study in Primary Health Care.
- Teaching staff
Co-conveners: Dr Chloë Campbell
- Paper Structure
PRHC 701 is a core paper for the Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care (PGCertPHC) and the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care (PGDipPHC). The paper explores the principles of primary health care incorporating the New Zealand policy and practice context. It is organised into four modules:
- Principles of primary health care.
- Population health and primary health care.
- Collaborative interdisciplinary teams and communication,
- Quality and safety in primary health care.
- Teaching Arrangements
Compulsory two-day block course delivered online via Zoom and/or in-person on campus in Wellington - Dates to be confirmed.
Other teaching is via the course Learning Management System Aoroa and online videoconferencing.
Study skills, technology support and library resources are provided.
Assessment consists of two written assignments (academic essays), participation in online discussion forums and the block course, with associated tasks including reflection and presentation.- Textbooks
There is no required textbook for this paper. All resources are available either via the Learning Management System, University of Otago Library or other online resources.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Students who successfully complete the paper will demonstrate in-depth understanding of the central concepts and current areas of debate relevant to the provision of primary health care in New Zealand.