New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Healthcare Assistance Strand
Health Studies
A course by
WITT
A 19-week programme for aspiring or current healthcare assistants to gain practical skills and a formal qualification in person-centred support and health assistance, including 124 hours of clinical placement.
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply knowledge of legislation and conduct
Graduates will understand and work within relevant legislation, regulations, and professional codes in a health and wellbeing setting.
Recognise and respond to vulnerability and abuse
Ability to identify and appropriately respond to signs of vulnerability and abuse in care settings.
About This Course
This programme is designed for individuals seeking to begin or progress in the care-giving sector, such as aged care facilities, hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, and in-home care. The curriculum covers person-centred care, foundational and developing support skills, health assistant roles, and includes a significant requirement for workplace clinical experience. Graduates are equipped to apply relevant health regulations, communicate inclusively, and respond to people’s needs in various health environments.
Course Content
- Introduction to Person-Centred Support (CHW3.001): Core concepts and independent learning in health and wellness.
- Developing Person-Centred Support (CHW3.002): Advanced person-centred care skills and knowledge.
- Introduction to Health Assistant Role (CHW3.003): Fundamentals and scope of practice for health assistants.
- Developing the Health Assistant Role (CHW3.004): Practice and development in care roles and independent learning.
- 124 hours of clinical practice, typically undertaken in a workplace environment.
Entry Requirements
Open entry
Applicants whose first language is not English or whose education was not in English must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Build towards these roles
Healthcare AssistantAged Care AssistantHospital Orderly
Build skills in these industries
HealthcareAged Care
