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Cultural Safety and Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Micro-Course This self-paced micro-course develops understanding and application of cultural safety in nursing practice, with a strong focus on Māori health and Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities. The course explores cultural safety as defined by the Nursing Council of New Zealand, including self-reflection, bias awareness, power imbalances, and patient-determined safety. You will examine how historical and systemic factors influence Māori health outcomes and how nurses can provide culturally safe, equitable care in everyday practice. Short teaching videos, reflective activities, and realistic OSCE-style scenarios support the application of cultural safety principles, including whānau engagement, respectful communication, shared decision-making, and culturally safe documentation. This micro-course is ideal for nursing students, overseas nurses preparing for the NZ OSCE, and registered nurses wanting to strengthen confidence in delivering culturally safe care and meeting professional obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.