New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Newborn Hearing Screening Strand
Allied Health
A course by
Careerforce
Develop the skills and knowledge required for newborn hearing screening in healthcare settings, including understanding causes of hearing loss in babies and operating screening equipment. Ideal for screeners supporting the National Hearing Screening Programme.
NZ$1,030
inc GST
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (61 Credits)
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NZ$1,030
inc GST
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 3 Certification (61 Credits)
Entry
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand causes and risk factors for neonatal hearing loss
Demonstrate knowledge of the causes of hearing loss in babies, including congenital and delayed onset factors.
Apply knowledge of the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 3 New Zealand Certificate programme is designed for Newborn Hearing Screeners, primarily employed by Te Whatu Ora and the Ministry of Health, who support the delivery of the National Hearing Screening Programme for babies. Trainees learn on the job, developing competencies in hearing loss causes, screening equipment use and maintenance, the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Early Intervention Programme (UNHSEIP), appropriate referral pathways, recognising vulnerability and abuse, and applying culturally safe work practices. The qualification enables screeners to contribute to early detection and intervention for babies with hearing loss.
Course Content
- Causes and risk factors for congenital and delayed hearing loss in babies
- Overview of the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Early Intervention Programme (UNHSEIP)
- Use and maintenance of newborn hearing screening equipment
- Practical newborn hearing screening for the UNHSEIP
- Referral and habilitation pathways under the UNHSEIP
- Recognising and responding to vulnerability and abuse in infants
- Professional and ethical behaviour in screening roles
- Culturally safe principles in working with Māori, Pasifika and other cultures
- Community values and attitudes towards people with disabilities
What you need to know first
Must be employed as a Newborn Hearing Screener by Te Whatu Ora or Ministry of Health (DHBs)
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Newborn Hearing Screener in DHBs or Ministry of HealthHealth Screener or Technician roles
