A fresh approach to curriculum design puts learner success first
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Centre for Health and Social Practice
About us
A community of inter-professional learning and research.
He hapori rapu i te taumata o te mātauranga, me te rangahau.
If you are committed to improving people’s lives and a vocation where you can make a difference, the opportunities offered by the Centre for Health and Social Practice are endless. As part of this centre, you will be part of a community that is dedicated to social care, health, well-being and protection.
The programmes we offer lead to hands-on careers and our teaching reflects this. You will have access to real-world simulated learning and the latest technology, with opportunities for interprofessional education to learn from other professions and improve all-round care. Our experienced and registered tutors genuinely care about your success and will guide you on your way.
We know the needs of our stakeholders are always changing, so we deliver fit-for-purpose programmes that are responsive to changes in the Health and Social Practice sectors. We value inclusion, diversity, and the achievement of potential in all of our staff and students. We are committed to social justice, and the Treaty partnership between Tangata Whenua and Tauiwi underpins everything we do.
Study with us
Now is the time to turn your passion for people into a career.
In the world of health and social practice you will be challenged, inspired, and rewarded – sometimes all at once. We will give you the skills and knowledge to change the world. Be the graduate everyone is looking for.
Pathways
Subject areas
Courses
Health and wellbeing
Nursing
Midwifery
Social work
Counselling
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Postgraduate health and social practice
Short courses/professional programmes
Our facilities
The Centre for Health and Social Practice facilities are designed for students to get the most out of their learning. The latest technology is made available to put theoretical knowledge into practice. Students can expect environments such as a simulated ward with computerised patient models who assume real health issues. We value diversity and inclusion; facilities are designed to encourage interprofessional learning between health and social care, with opportunities for interaction between staff and students.
Get involved
Be part of our community and see how we can work together.
The Centre for Health and Social Practice maintains close relationships with the industry and professional bodies that graduates register with. Our staff are experienced in their fields and are continuously active in Health and Social Practice research. Our students are taught with a focus on the practical elements of healthcare and are encouraged to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world learning environments. Each year students will gain credit for undertaking placements, internships or volunteer work in their field.
Placements
Our teaching approach is focused on the practical side of learning and we understand the benefits of real-world work environments for our students’ learning. Students in the Centre for Health and Social Practice spend time across their programmes in work placements for credit. The amount of time spent on placement varies according to qualification and year; first year students will spend approximately a quarter of the year doing work placement while third year students will spend most of their time on placement.
Graduate stories
News
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New Zealand’s newest physiotherapy school is working for students
It's year one for Wintec's first physiotherapy students and their tutors. Together they are working on a new curriculum, designed to respond to the need for better healthcare in our communities.
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The drug courts saved my life
The Auckland Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Courts have saved an estimated $28.7 million in prison costs over a seven-year pilot and now there’s a call to bring this service to the Waikato.
Events
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Study in Ōtorohanga Information Session
Are you interested in studying with Wintec Ōtorohanga in 2020? Come along to our information session and find out more.
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Career Guidance Workshop
Are you unsure of your career journey options? Do you need some advice on what your next step could look like? If so, this is the workshop for you!