New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4)
Allied Health
A course by
Toi Ohomai
Gain the core skills and confidence to provide quality advanced care and support in the health sector with this Level 4 certificate—ideal for current workers upskilling or those seeking to develop healthcare expertise.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 36 weeks


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Provide advanced care and support
Develop the skills to provide high-quality, advanced care and support to individuals in a variety of community or residential settings.

Work effectively in health care teams
Learn to collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, applying different models of care and supporting patients with complex needs.

Demonstrate professional and ethical practice
Understand and apply professional, ethical, and workplace values in delivering health and wellbeing services.
What You're Signing Up For
This 36-week full-time course equips you to provide advanced care and support in health and community settings. You'll cover the human body, leadership and communication in health, professional and ethical practice, community wellness, the New Zealand health system, workplace practices, and the delivery of care to people with complex needs. It is suitable for individuals already working in the industry who want to upskill, as well as those with relevant prior qualifications looking to expand their capabilities.
Course Content
- Working in a health care team
- Different models of care
- Supporting patients with complex needs
- Workplace practices and values
- Professional approaches to care and communication
- Providing end of life care and support
- The human body
- Leadership and communication in health
- Professional practice
- Community wellness
- The New Zealand health system
What you need to know first
Completed the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) in Health Assistance or Support Work strand; OR
An equivalent qualification or experience in the health and wellbeing sectors.
Current work employment within the health care industry

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health Care
Community Support
Aged Care
Disability Support

Future employment opportunities might be
Health Care Assistant
Senior Caregiver
Senior Health Care Assistant
Senior Support Worker


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