New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Newborn Hearing Screening Strand
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Qualification and Programme Overview This qualification aims to develop the skills and knowledge required for hearing screening of babies in the healthcare services. The programme includes both developing and/or recognising the following competencies in your staff:
Knowledge of causes of hearing loss in babies and risk factors for congenital and delayed hearing loss. Knowledge of the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Early Intervention Programme (UNHSEIP). Knowledge of the use and maintenance of screening equipment. Carrying out newborn hearing screening for the UNHSEIP. Knowledge of referral and habilitation for the UNHSEIP. Recognising and responding to vulnerability and abuse. Demonstrating professional and ethical behaviour. Knowledge of culturally safe principles for Māori, Pasifika or other cultures. Describing community values and attitudes and their impact on people with disabilities.
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About the provider
Start a career and contribute to New Zealand’s social good The growing and vital health and wellbeing sectors have a shortage of qualified workers. There are significant employment opportunities for young people to start a lifelong, rewarding career. Through on-the-job training such as an apprenticeship, there’s an opportunity to earn while you learn, get practical skills and work towards achieving a nationally recognised qualification without taking on a student loan. Careerforce is the Industry Training Organisation (ITO) for the health, wellbeing, social and community sectors, we support New Zealand workplaces to run workplace training programmes for their staff. Visit the Careerforce website for more information: https://www.careerforce.org.nz/