New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Vision and Hearing Screening Strand
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Qualification and Programme Overview This programme aims to develop the skills and knowledge required to undertake the vision and hearing screening of children in the healthcare services sector. Following sector input, and to reflect changes in the reviewed New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 3 qualification, this programme has changed from 60 to 72 credits. The expected duration has also changed from 10 to 12 months. All training agreements will now be enrolled into the new 72 credit programme. The programme includes developing and/or recognising the following competencies in your staff:
Demonstrating and applying knowledge of communication process theory. Describing hearing, visual system and vision impairment. Recognising and responding to signs of vulnerability and abuse in a health or wellbeing setting. Recording, interpreting and explaining vision and hearing screening results. Carrying out vision and hearing screening tests. Demonstrating and applying knowledge of professional and ethical behaviour.
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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/