New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 3) Health Assistant Strand
Nursing
A course by
WITT
This 19 week programme prepares students for roles as Health Assistants, providing person-centred care under the direction of health professionals in a variety of healthcare settings.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
WITT Main Campus, New Plymouth
It will take a total of 19 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Provide person-centred care under direction
Graduates can provide culturally appropriate, person-centred care under the direction and delegation of a health professional.
Recognise and respond to change
Recognise and respond to signs of functional, behavioural, environmental, or other changes in a person's health or wellbeing.
Apply ethical and professional frameworks
Apply knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes in a health and wellbeing setting to act ethically and professionally.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 3) Health Assistant Strand is designed for those entering the caregiving sector or who want to formalise their skills. Over 19 weeks, students complete on-campus learning and 124 hours of clinical practice, learning to provide person-centred, culturally appropriate care and communicate effectively in healthcare environments.
Course Content
- Introduction to Person-Centred Support
- Developing Person-Centred Support
- Introduction to Health Assistant Role
- Developing the Health Assistant Role
- Legislation, regulations and codes in health and wellbeing
- Recognising and responding to signs of vulnerability, abuse, and change in health or wellbeing
- Work placement: 124 hours of clinical practice
What you need to know first
Open entry
Regulatory requirements may apply
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Aged Care
Primary Care
Acute Care
Therapeutic Programmes
Future employment opportunities might be
Healthcare Assistant in Acute Care