Nursing Career Preparation (Level 4)
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
Core skills this course teaches
Understand Aotearoa's healthcare system
Gain foundational knowledge of how the healthcare system works in New Zealand, including structure and roles.
Cultural competence
Apply cultural models of care, such as Te Whare Tapa Whā and Fonofale, to support culturally-appropriate healthcare.
Communication and collaboration skills
Develop effective communication and teamwork abilities for healthcare settings.
What You're Signing Up For
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.
Course Content
- New Zealand healthcare system
- Cultural models of care (Te Whare Tapa Whā, Fonofale)
- Communication and teamwork for healthcare
- Study strategies for online and tertiary learning
- Professional expectations and ethics in nursing
- Introduction to anatomy, physiology, and health conditions
- Academic and digital literacy skills
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)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Nursing
Community Care
Future employment opportunities might be
Support role in health or community care