Certificate in Aged Care Health and Support
Health Studies
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain an industry recognised Certificate in Aged Care Health and Support to build skills for a meaningful career supporting older adults in the community and care sector. Study fully online with unlimited support and start your pathway into aged care and community support work.
NZ$1,609
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand the needs of older adults
Develop awareness of the physical, psychological and social factors affecting seniors and how to support their wellbeing.
Apply community health and support practices
Gain practical skills to assist older adults with daily living, health management, and accessing community resources.
About This Course
The Certificate in Aged Care Health and Support from The Career Academy is designed to help you make a difference in the lives of older adults through practical skills in health, wellness, community support and ethical care. Learn about the challenges and rewards of supporting seniors, best practice community care procedures, techniques in grief counselling, and empowering older people through transitions. Courses cover healthy living, chronic disease management, navigating community resources, and real-world communication and resilience skills. This industry recognised qualification opens pathways to roles such as Aged Care Support Worker and Community Support Worker, and provides a foundation for further studies in health or counselling.
Course Content
- Community Health and Wellness
- Healthy Living Practices
- Understanding Physical and Mental Health
- Navigating Community Resources
- Empowerment and Advocacy
- Counselling Skills for Community Support
- Chronic Disease Management
- Supporting Individuals in Times of Transition
- Ethical Considerations in Community Care
- Grief Counselling Techniques
- Principles of Wellbeing for Seniors
- Understanding Ageing and Lifestyle Changes
Build towards these roles
Aged Care Support WorkerRest Home AssistantDementia Care Support WorkerHospital Care AssistantRehabilitation Support WorkerCommunity Support WorkerHome Support WorkerEnrolled Nurse AssistantRespite Care AssistantWellbeing CoordinatorCaregiver
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.
