Overview
Health needs of refugee and migrant populations relevant to primary care practice. Health issues confronting health professionals working in developing countries.
This paper is designed to provide health professionals with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary to work with and manage the health needs of refugees and migrants. The paper considers the origins and journeys of some of the world's most vulnerable populations, New Zealand's role in resettlement and the impact of New Zealand policies on health and integration. The paper focuses on the complexities of health issues for refugees and migrants and explores appropriate service delivery models required to meet their needs. This paper has chosen to address as a priority the needs of people from refugee backgrounds, while recognising that many other migrants face similar challenges in areas such as resettlement, health inequities and cross-cultural care.
About this paper
| Paper title | Refugee and Migrant Health |
|---|---|
| Subject | General Practice |
| 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. |
- Limited to
- PGCertGP, PGDipGP, PGDipPHC, PGDipRCP, PGDipTravMed, MHealSc, PGDipHealSc
- Notes
- Includes residential period/s.
- Eligibility
- Suitable for health 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: To be confirmed.
- Paper Structure
Elective paper for the Postgraduate Diploma in Travel Medicine (PGDipTravMed).
Elective paper for the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care (PGDipPHC).
Material is presented in self-directed learning modules covering the following topics:- International population movements and the global disease burden
- New Zealand immigration and settlement policies and challenges
- Health screening and the management of common conditions and resettlement health challenges
- Mental health and well-being after resettlement
- Cross-cultural care in the health sector
- Teaching Arrangements
Two full days of compulsory residential teaching to be delivered online via Zoom. There may also be an option to attend the residential in-person at the Wellington campus, but this option will be at the discretion of the conveners and will depend on student numbers and Covid-19 travel restrictions at the time. Dates to be confirmed.
Other teaching done via Blackboard and online videoconferencing.
Study Skills, technology support and resources are provided to students free of charge via a custom-built site accessed through Blackboard.
- Textbooks
- All resources available either via Blackboard or other online resources.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to articulate the international and New Zealand context for migrants and refugees and feel confident working to improve their health.
Overview
Health needs of refugee and migrant populations relevant to primary care practice. Health issues confronting health professionals working in developing countries.
This paper is designed to provide health professionals with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary to work with and manage the health needs of refugees and migrants. The paper considers the origins and journeys of some of the world's most vulnerable populations, New Zealand's role in resettlement and the impact of New Zealand policies on health and integration. The paper focuses on the complexities of health issues for refugees and migrants and explores appropriate service delivery models required to meet their needs. This paper has chosen to address as a priority the needs of people from refugee backgrounds, while recognising that many other migrants face similar challenges in areas such as resettlement, health inequities and cross-cultural care.
About this paper
| Paper title | Refugee and Migrant Health |
|---|---|
| Subject | General Practice |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| 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. |
- Limited to
- PGCertGP, PGDipGP, PGDipPHC, PGDipRCP, PGDipTravMed, MHealSc, PGDipHealSc
- Notes
- Includes residential period/s.
- 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: To be confirmed
- Paper Structure
Elective paper for the Postgraduate Diploma in Travel Medicine (PGDipTravMed).
Elective paper for the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care (PGDipPHC).
Material is presented in self-directed learning modules covering the following topics:- International population movements and the global disease burden
- New Zealand immigration and settlement policies and challenges
- Health screening and the management of common conditions and resettlement health challenges
- Mental health and well-being after resettlement
- Cross-cultural care in the health sector
- 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 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 be able to articulate the international and New Zealand context for migrants and refugees and feel confident working to improve their health.