NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) with a Strand in Health Assistance

Selandia Baru

Apa yang akan saya pelajari?

Gain the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred support in the health and wellbeing sectors. The healthcare industry is always looking for qualified health and wellbeing professionals who are train to support people, whanau and family and the wider community.

Increase your earning power in the healthcare sector by upskilling with this practical and fun Level 3 programme. Learn to use hoists and other equipment and gain four weeks of work experience in a clinical placement. The hours are great, and we even help you find a job

What will I learn?

Learn how to work within the responsibilities and boundaries of the carer role; be able to recognise and report risks and changes in a person; and learn how to communicate to support a person’s health and wellbeing.

You will cover:

  • Infection control practices
  • Risk management planning
  • Dementia care and Palliative care
  • Supporting people with complex conditions
  • Positive behaviour
  • Professional and safe practices in a health and wellbeing setting
  • Culturally appropriate care, Tikanga practices
  • Cultural identities and culture-related issues in an aged care, health, or disability context
  • Care and support practices for people with health and wellbeing issues and conditions
  • Person-centred and holistic approach to people in need of care
  • Identify and respond to changes in a person's health and wellbeing
  • Relevant legislation, regulations and codes
  • Recognise and respond to signs of vulnerability and abuse

Where will this take me?

Graduates of the Healthcare Assistance strand of this qualification may be employed as healthcare assistants in a range of contexts including acute care, primary care, aged residential care and therapeutic programmes.

The qualification leads to further study related to the health and wellbeing industry, for example the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4).

Employment opportunities

Employment opportunities for healthcare support workers are good, thanks primarily to New Zealand’s aging population, and the increasing demand this is putting on our healthcare services. And while many care workers are employed in hospitals and nursing homes, there are also excellent opportunities in private home care companies, specialist care providers, church and welfare-based trusts, and home support services run by District Health Boards (DHBs).

Entry-level roles in the health sector include:

  • caregiver
  • healthcare assistant
  • home care support worker
  • hospital orderly
  • nurse aide
  • nursing support and care worker
  • personal care assistant

Pilihan kuliah

Purna Waktu (22 minggu)

Biaya kuliah
Informasi tidak tersedia
Tanggal mulai

1 April 2024, 6 Mei 2024, 10 Juni 2024, 15 Juli 2024, 19 Agustus 2024, 23 September 2024, 28 Oktober 2024

Tempat

Ignite Colleges

98 Kerrs Road,

Manukau,

AUCKLAND,

Wiri,

2104, New Zealand

Online/Jarak jauh (22 minggu)

Biaya kuliah
Informasi tidak tersedia
Tanggal mulai

1 April 2024, 6 Mei 2024, 10 Juni 2024, 15 Juli 2024, 19 Agustus 2024, 23 September 2024, 28 Oktober 2024

Persyaratan masuk

Untuk mahasiswa internasional

If you are 16 years or older, and looking to provide high quality healthcare to the elderly, family/whanau or wider community, this programme is for you.

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