New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4)

Allied Health

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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.

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NZQA Level 4 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

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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.

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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.

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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

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Health Care

  • Community Support

  • Aged Care

  • Disability Support

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Health Care Assistant

  • Senior Caregiver

  • Senior Health Care Assistant

  • Senior Support Worker