Nursing
A course by
Healthcare Academy of New Zealand
A 20-week (full-time) or 40-week (part-time) online course that prepares learners for higher-level study in nursing, providing foundational knowledge, skills, and confidence for a future career in healthcare.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 20 weeks

Gain foundational knowledge of how the healthcare system works in New Zealand, including structure and roles.

Apply cultural models of care, such as Te Whare Tapa Whā and Fonofale, to support culturally-appropriate healthcare.

Develop effective communication and teamwork abilities for healthcare settings.
This Level 4 certificate course from the Healthcare Academy of New Zealand provides a foundation for those planning a nursing career, whether as school leavers or career changers. Students build academic and digital literacy skills and learn about healthcare systems, cultural models of care, and professional practice. The programme is fully online, with both full-time and part-time options, and is designed to support further study in health, especially nursing. It includes content on health and wellbeing in Aotearoa, cultural awareness, anatomy and physiology, and prepares learners for advanced study or support roles in the healthcare sector.
What you need to know first
Relevant health-related Level 3 qualification OR NCEA Level 2 or equivalent OR Special Admission (if over 20 years old)

Healthcare
Nursing
Community Care

Support role in health or community care
Nursing
A course by
Healthcare Academy of New Zealand
A 20-week (full-time) or 40-week (part-time) online course that prepares learners for higher-level study in nursing, providing foundational knowledge, skills, and confidence for a future career in healthcare.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 20 weeks

Gain foundational knowledge of how the healthcare system works in New Zealand, including structure and roles.

Apply cultural models of care, such as Te Whare Tapa Whā and Fonofale, to support culturally-appropriate healthcare.

Develop effective communication and teamwork abilities for healthcare settings.
This Level 4 certificate course from the Healthcare Academy of New Zealand provides a foundation for those planning a nursing career, whether as school leavers or career changers. Students build academic and digital literacy skills and learn about healthcare systems, cultural models of care, and professional practice. The programme is fully online, with both full-time and part-time options, and is designed to support further study in health, especially nursing. It includes content on health and wellbeing in Aotearoa, cultural awareness, anatomy and physiology, and prepares learners for advanced study or support roles in the healthcare sector.
What you need to know first
Relevant health-related Level 3 qualification OR NCEA Level 2 or equivalent OR Special Admission (if over 20 years old)

Healthcare
Nursing
Community Care

Support role in health or community care
International students: IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0) or equivalent if English is a second language
Must have access to a computer/laptop, microphone, and reliable internet (mobile phones not suitable)
International students: IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0) or equivalent if English is a second language
Must have access to a computer/laptop, microphone, and reliable internet (mobile phones not suitable)