Diploma in Community Healthcare and Support (Level 7)
Health Studies
A course by
NZSE
A one-year Level 7 diploma aimed at equipping students to work in palliative and aged care, rehabilitation, health promotion and primary healthcare, including 160 hours of real-world work placement.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Provide holistic care in aged and community settings
Graduates will be able to deliver comprehensive support to individuals in aged or community health contexts.
Apply knowledge in primary healthcare and health promotion
Students will demonstrate understanding and practical skills in primary healthcare provision and community health promotion.
Demonstrate professional practice and legal compliance
What You're Signing Up For
This diploma prepares students to provide holistic support to aged and community health populations. It addresses New Zealand's demand for skilled healthcare workers through a rigorous curriculum covering primary healthcare, geriatric and palliative care, and rehabilitation. The programme combines theoretical study with a 160-hour work placement to ensure graduates are job-ready and meet the industry's pay parity standards.
Course Content
- Primary healthcare
- Professional practice and legislation
- Research for healthcare practice
- Rehabilitation
- Geriatric care
- Palliative care
What you need to know first
Minimum of a Level 5 qualification or above (domestic)
Compulsory criminal record/Police check
Recommended minimum of Step 4 Literacy and Step 5 Numeracy on the Adult Learning Progressions or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Aged Care
Community Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Community healthcare worker
Health promotion officer
Palliative care nurse