NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3)
Health Studies
A course by
NZSE
A 23-week online certificate providing essential healthcare knowledge and practical skills to support health and wellbeing in the aged care sector, including 100 hours work placement, preparing students for healthcare roles with a focus on holistic patient care and cultural awareness.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Online
It will take a total of 23 weeks
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Understand role of aged care professional
Comprehend the responsibilities and duties of healthcare workers in aged care settings.
Apply healthcare knowledge to support wellbeing
Use practical skills to enhance the general wellbeing of people, whanau, and communities, especially elderly populations.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity
Recognize and incorporate cultural perspectives such as hauroa in healthcare delivery.
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) equips learners with significant healthcare knowledge and practical tools needed to work effectively in the aged care sector. Students will learn about palliative care, safety, human anatomy, professional and ethical behavior, and cultural aspects such as hauroa. The program includes 100 hours of supervised work placement to provide real-world experience, enabling graduates to work as caregivers, support workers, and healthcare assistants. Delivered fully online over 23 weeks with 70 credits, the course is designed for students aged 16 or older, emphasizing holistic patient needs and cultural sensitivity in a nurturing learning environment.
Course Content
- Palliative care
- Operating equipment
- Safety procedures
- Hauroa and cultural aspects of health and wellbeing
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Professional and ethical behaviour
- 100 hours work placement at aged care facility or similar
What you need to know first
Be 16 years of age or older
Compulsory criminal record/Police check
Recommended completion of NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2)
Recommended minimum Step 4 Literacy and Step 5 Numeracy on Adult Learning Progressions or equivalent
Interview and short statement of intent
Access to a laptop/desktop with internet and minimum 10 inch screen
IELTS academic score 5.0 with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent (for international students)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Aged Care
Future employment opportunities might be
Caregiver
Community Health Worker
Support Worker
Age Care Assistant
Healthcare Worker
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