NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Advanced Care and Support (Level 4)
Allied Health
A course by
NZSE
A 12–18 month, work-based and online NZQA Level 4 Certificate for those in the health and wellbeing sector, focusing on advanced person-centred care, leadership, and supporting people with complex needs.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Online
It will take a total of 1 year
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Deliver advanced person-centred care
Students will be able to provide advanced support to individuals with complex needs and their families/whānau.
Demonstrate applied clinical and leadership skills
Graduates will develop and apply evidence-based clinical and leadership skills in their workplaces, particularly within aged care.
Engage in collaborative and culturally responsive healthcare
Learners will gain skills in communication, engagement, understanding cultural perspectives in Aotearoa, and working within multi-disciplinary teams.
What You're Signing Up For
This work-based Level 4 certificate is designed for current health and clinical support workers/caregivers, focusing on advanced care skills for those with complex needs and development for leadership in healthcare workplaces, especially aged care. The programme is delivered via work-based and online learning, equipping students with evidence-based models of care, collaborative and safe healthcare practices, and applied leadership skills.
Course Content
- Communication and engagement in healthcare
- Cultural perspectives in Aotearoa
- Professional collaboration
- Safe practices in health and wellbeing
- Clinical care
- Applied leadership skills
- Evidence-based models of care
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) in Health Assistance or Support Work strand or equivalent qualification
OR three years' paid employment experience in the Health and Wellbeing sector
English language competence sufficient to undertake the programme, which is taught and assessed in English
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Aged Care
Support Work
Leadership in Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Senior Healthcare Worker
Senior Caregiver
Wellness Partner
Dementia Caregiver
Community Support Worker
Senior Special Duties Caregiver
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