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!

 

Who can enrol?

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.

 

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

 

What qualifications will I gain?

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) with a strand in Healthcare Assistance

 

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.