New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Health Assistance Strand
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Careerforce
Obtain the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred support in health and wellbeing settings as a health assistant through this NZQA Level 3 qualification.
NZ$1,190
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 3 Certification (70 Credits)
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NZ$1,190
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 3 Certification (70 Credits)
Entry
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10
Core skills this course teaches
Provide care under direction
Demonstrate the ability to provide care to individuals under the direction and delegation of a health professional.
Respond to health changes
Observe and respond appropriately to changes in individuals’ health and wellbeing.
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 3 certificate recognises and develops the skills necessary to provide person-centred care under the direction of a health professional, suitable for roles in aged residential, acute, primary and rehabilitative care. Delivered through on-job learning, it supports health assistants in gaining nationally-recognised credentials valued across the health and wellbeing sector.
Course Content
- Observing and responding to changes in people in a health and wellbeing setting
- Recognising and responding to signs of vulnerability and abuse
- Demonstrating and applying ethical and professional behaviour
- Providing person-centred support to maximise independence
- Care delivery across aged residential, acute, primary and rehabilitative care settings
What you need to know first
Must be employed as a health assistant in a health and wellbeing setting
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Health AssistantSupport Worker in aged care, primary care, acute or rehabilitative care settingsCommunity-based carer
