Apprenticeship in Primary Care Practice Assistance

Programme overview This apprenticeship programme leads to the awarding of the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) Primary Care Practice Assistance qualification. It is well-supported and resourced with a team of Apprenticeship Advisors providing pastoral care and support. The Primary Care Practice Assistance apprenticeship programme has been designed to support the apprentice to develop skills, knowledge and behaviours required to contribute to the effective operation of a primary care practice. The programme supports the apprentice to perform clinical tasks under the direction and delegation of a health professional and perform administrative tasks to contribute to the effective functioning of primary care and quality systems. The programme encourages the apprentice to apply the theory into their current work role, to build capability and identify what they will do differently and then consider how it went. They’re assessed in real work situations where their new competencies can be observed.

Learning outcomes:

Engaging and communicating with people, family and/or whānau who are accessing social and community services in a manner which respects their socio-cultural identity, experiences, and self-knowledge. Demonstrating a knowledge of kawa and tikanga and the ability to relate the unique place Māori have as tangata whenua of Aotearoa in their role. Actively contributing to a culture of professionalism, safety and quality within a primary care practice or service. Understanding New Zealand’s health and wellbeing aims and purpose and the impact on their role. Applying knowledge of primary care to support people, family and whānau, and the healthcare team. Contributing to the effective functioning of primary care administration and quality systems. Gaining an in-depth knowledge of a condition, impairment, situation, or issue and applying the new knowledge to support clients. Performing routine clinical tasks in primary care practice settings, under direction and delegation.

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Funding to support your business Several grants and funding options are available to help meet the costs of attaining Careerforce qualifications. Employers may also qualify for the Apprenticeship Boost which provides a wage subsidy for new and existing apprentices in their first two years of training, encouraging employers to retain their current apprentices, and to take on new apprentices. You can view these options at careerforce.org.nz/fees-funding   Learn more about Careerforce Apprenticeships