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SOCHLTH 700 : Health, Social Justice and Social Work

Postgraduate course

Project description

A critical examination of health disparities, the social dimensions of health and wellbeing and the role of social work. Explores contemporary literature and research to evaluate development strategies in micro and macro practice in health social work. Changes in the delivery of health care and the impact on the social work role and professional identity will be explored with reference to contemporary challenges and opportunities.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Critically examine the social dimensions of health and wellbeing (Capability 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 and 6.1) Analyse the professional and theoretical knowledge that underpins the identity of health social work as a distinct field of practice (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.2, 6.1 and 6.2) Critically evaluate the challenges, constraints and strengths of social work in health settings (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 4.2, 6.1 and 6.2) Analyse in depth the impact of the social determinants of health on specific populations served by health services and the potential for social work responses (Capability 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1 and 6.2) Explain a strategic approach to practice and/or service development in interprofessional health settings, drawing on current literature and research (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 and 6.2)