Apprenticeship in Advanced Care and Support (Level 4)
Health Studies
A course by
Careerforce
An apprenticeship programme for experienced support workers, healthcare assistants and team leaders aiming to deliver advanced, person- or relationship-centred care and support for people with complex needs under the delegation of registered health professionals.
NZ$2,250
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Collaborative work in a multi-disciplinary team
Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, whānau, and family of people with complex needs to support their health and wellbeing.
Delegated clinical tasks
Support registered health professionals by carrying out delegated clinical tasks in a health or wellbeing setting.
About This Course
The Apprenticeship in Advanced Care and Support (Level 4) is designed for those seeking to advance their skills in providing person-centred or relationship-centred care to individuals with complex needs. Delivered with robust pastoral support, the programme enables experienced support workers, healthcare assistants, or team leaders to develop leadership abilities, carry out delegated clinical tasks, and specialise in one of seven focus areas including dementia, palliative care, frailty, bariatric care, brain injury or spinal injury care. Upon completion, graduates can implement culturally appropriate approaches to care, mentor colleagues, and effectively communicate within multi-disciplinary teams.
Course Content
- On-job apprenticeship learning
- Supported by Careerforce Apprenticeship Advisors
- Aka Toi online learning platform support
- Focus area specialisation (choose one): Bariatric Care, Dementia and Bariatric Care, Dementia and Brain Injury, Dementia and Frailty, Frailty, Palliative Care, Spinal Injury Care
- Culturally appropriate person- or relationship-centred approaches
- Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and whānau
- Leadership skills development (mentoring/coaching colleagues)
- Delegated clinical tasks under professional supervision
- Preparation and delivery of reports and communication
- Self-directed inquiry and critical thinking
Entry Requirements
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3)
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