NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4)
Allied Health
A course by
EIT
Develop advanced skills in health and wellbeing support for people in the community through a Level 4 certificate designed for those already working in the sector.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 34 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Apply complex health and workplace best practices
Implement best practices to maintain a safe and effective work environment in health and wellbeing settings.
Support individuals and their families/whānau
Assist and empower individuals and their families when accessing services, particularly those with complex care needs.
Work as an effective team member
Collaborate with others and delegate tasks to contribute constructively to team outcomes in the workplace.
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4) is designed for those currently employed or volunteering in the support sector who want to deepen their knowledge and abilities. The programme is suitable for individuals working with people living with complex needs, palliative care, advanced dementia, or those leading support teams. The course develops competencies in safe work practices, teamwork, communication, supporting individuals and families, and professional behaviour in health and wellbeing contexts.
Course Content
- Complex health and workplace best practices
- Supporting people with complex needs
- Palliative and advanced dementia care
- Family and whānau engagement
- Workplace communication
- Leading and contributing to teams
- Task delegation
- Safe work environments
- Professional practices in health contexts
What you need to know first
Currently employed or volunteering in a related field
Completion of NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Support Work) Level 3 or equivalent, or support letter/declaration from workplace
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Wellbeing
Community Care
Future employment opportunities might be
Advanced support worker
Team leader in community care organisations
Support worker in palliative or dementia care
Roles in disability, mental health and community services