New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Health Assistance) (Level 3)
Allied Health
A course by
Toi Ohomai
Gain the skills and knowledge to work as a health care assistant, providing person-centred health care under the direction of a health professional. This blended course prepares you for a support role in a range of health contexts.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 17 weeks
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Provide person-centred health care
Develop practical skills and knowledge to deliver care and support for individuals in diverse health and wellbeing settings, under the direction of health professionals.
Understand diversity and health practices
Explore the ways different health issues and practices impact the well-being of individuals, families and communities.
Care for individuals with complex needs
Learn to care for people with multiple conditions or disabilities in a range of health contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
This certificate is designed for those wanting to work or re-enter the health and well-being industry as a healthcare assistant. You will learn to provide person-centred care under supervision, explore diverse health practices, assist individuals with multiple conditions or disabilities, and respond appropriately to vulnerability and abuse. Taught in a blended format (in-class and online), the qualification opens up employment opportunities and serves as a stepping stone towards higher nursing studies.
Course Content
- Health Practice and Diversity in Health Care
- Implement Person-centred Health Care
- Concepts of Risk Management within a Health and Wellbeing Setting
- Caring for people with multiple conditions or disabilities
- Safe patient moving and handling
- Responding to vulnerability and abuse
What you need to know first
Evidence of ability to complete academic requirements
Subject to Academic Regulations and specific programme regulations, where applicable
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Aged Care
Primary Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Healthcare assistant in acute care
Healthcare assistant in primary care
Aged residential care assistant
Therapeutic programme assistant
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