Become a community health worker in well child tamariki ora. Develop skills in building relationships, leadership and cultural inclusivity. This qualification is for those working in the industry and is delivered in partnership with Plunket.

 

Flexible study optionsThe New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) uses blended learning methods for delivery that combines face to face, online delivery and work-integrated learning. Workplace hours are a minimum of 18 hours per week and independent study is approximately nine hours per week.

 

Whnaungatanga Building Relationships (30 credits)

This course develops skills and knowledge to enable students to build effective professional relationships with people, families and wh?nau, and community networks in a health or social service setting. Students will demonstrate an understanding of socio-cultural and historical factors that impact on health and/or social outcomes. Students will reflect on their use of appropriate communication strategies that are respectful of diversity and that demonstrate working in partnership with others.

 

Safety and Practice in Community Health Work (30 credits)

This course develops the skills and knowledge to project and promote health and support the development of health literacy when working with wh?nau and families. Students demonstrate an understanding of human development and health conditions relevant to tamariki ora well-child practice and reflect on ethical, legal and safety implications related to their community service role.