Supporting a Person and Implementing Diversional Therapy Plans (Level 4)
Allied Health
A course by
Careerforce
A short programme for support workers transitioning into diversional or recreation therapy roles, focused on developing competencies in diversional therapy planning and delivery.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 17 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Understand diversional therapy philosophy and quality assurance
Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophy, purpose, benefits, and the role of quality assurance in diversional therapy.
Develop and implement therapy plans
Provide assessment, development, and implementation of diversional therapy care plans for individuals and groups, particularly for those experiencing grief and loss.
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 4 short programme is designed for support workers moving into diversional or recreation therapy roles. It develops competencies such as implementing quality assurance for diversional therapy and creating care plans for individuals and groups coping with grief or loss. The programme is suitable for those who have achieved a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, aiming to enhance their skills or focus area across various support sectors.
Course Content
- Philosophy, purpose, and benefits of quality assurance in diversional therapy
- Assessment and development of diversional therapy care plans
- Implementation of diversional therapy plans for individuals and groups
- Supporting people coping with grief and loss
- Recognition of sector-specific needs (Aged Care, Home & Community Support, Mental Health & Addiction Support, Social Services)
What you need to know first
Completion of New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community) (Level 4) with strands in Community Facilitation, Community Health Work, Mental Health and Addiction, or Social Services (Careerforce apprenticeship), OR another NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) or above with Careerforce.
Enrolments accepted from those who completed an approved Level 4 (or higher) programme with another provider.
Current employment and employer support required.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Wellbeing
Allied Health
Community Support
Aged Care
Mental Health
Addiction Support
Social Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Diversional Therapist
Recreation Therapy Support Worker
Aged Care Support Worker
Community Support Worker