New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 3) Health Assistant Strand
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.
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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.
About This Course
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
Entry Requirements
Open entry
Regulatory requirements may apply
Build towards these roles
Healthcare Assistant in Acute CareHealthcare Assistant in Primary CareHealthcare Assistant in Aged Residential CareHealthcare Assistant in Therapeutic Programmes
Build skills in these industries
HealthcareAged CarePrimary Care
