New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3)
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $3,070 per year |
|---|---|
| International tuition | $4,000 |
| NZQF Level | 3 |
About the course
Why this programme:
- Continue to earn while you learn.
- This programme is taught ONLINE by a dedicated lecturer.
- Multiple strands to choose from (see below)
The Certificate in Health Assistance (Level 3) has strands in the following;
- Community Care Support
- Palliative Care
- Mental Health Support
- Intellectual Disability Support
- Physical Disability Support
Programme Overview
NZQF: Level 3
Total credits: 71
Delivery length: 31 weeks (including 2 holiday weeks)
Total learning hours: 710
Directed online learning: 20 hours per week. The programme is delivered ONLINE with no time off work required.
Work placement: Clinical hours in own place of work (as appropriate). A minimum of 5 hours per week.
Six modules.
Programme Outcomes:
Graduates of the programme will gain transferable skills & knowledge related to basic physiological, safety & belongingness needs of persons in health & wellbeing settings. Graduates will have an understanding of their roles, responsibilities & obligations and their duty of protection & care of the vulnerable person. They will be able to select and apply ethical and professional behaviours & effective communication whilst providing person-centred care under broad guidance, support and delegation.
Graduates will be able to apply the following skills and capabilities in a health care setting.
- Advocacy: Graduates will understand their role, responsibilities, obligations and duty of care, to protect and provide advocacy for the vulnerable person, in a health & wellbeing setting.
- Recognition of Need and Response: Graduates will be able to recognise signs of abuse, neglect and vulnerability in a health & wellbeing setting and respond appropriately.
- Professional Conduct: Graduates will be able to select and apply professional behaviour and ethical standards while working in a health & wellbeing setting.
- Person-Centred Care: Graduates will gain transferable skills and knowledge of the physiological, safety and belonging needs of persons in health & wellbeing settings and will be able to work as a Health Care Assistant under the direction and delegation of a supervisor.
- Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to provide person-centred care using effective and appropriate communication.
- Responsive: Graduates will be able to improve care and comfort cares provision by observing, recognising and responding to changes in the client's needs.
Employment Pathways
Graduates can be employed in roles such as:
- Health Care Assistant – Aged Care, Primary and Acute Care, Therapeutic Programme Care.
- Community Support Worker.
- Medical Practice Assistant, Dental Assistant.
- Homecare Support Worker / Caregiver.
- Hospital Orderly.
For graduates who wish to pursue further study related to health and wellbeing, this qualification may lead on to the New Zealand Certificate in Public Health and Health Promotion (Level 5), New Zealand Diploma in Addiction Studies (Applied) (Level 6) or Bachelor Degrees in related health and wellbeing subject areas. For graduates who intend to pursue further study related to leadership and management, this qualification may lead on to the New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4), the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) and New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6) or Bachelor Degrees in related leadership and management subject areas.
Please note: The International Fee identified for this programme applies to those on WORK VISAS ONLY. For international student fees please see our Face to Face programme information.
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Entry requirements
New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident/Resident Visa holders:
- Must be currently employed in the Healthcare sector as a Health Care Assistant or in a similar capacity.
- The learner holds the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2) or the equivalent qualification or minimum 6 months health care work experience.
- Physically able to do the job.
- Willingness to work with the older person.
- Has the ability to complete course work and assignments, online.
Work Visa Holders (classed as International Students):
As per above, PLUS
- English Language Certification: General or Academic IELTS 5.0 overall (with no band less than 5.0) or an equivalent internationally recognised test. Certification must be no more than 2 years old and from one test.
- Support of your employer, to study this programme.
- Certified copy of passport* and current work visa which must cover the duration of the programme.
- Copy of current employment contract.
- Evidence of English proficiency results.
- Letter/email of support from employer, stating they are aware you are enrolling in the programme.
- NZ Police Vetting Report: must be no more than two years old and should be obtained by employer. If a new one is required, we can request one for you and in this case the submission cost is $15 plus GST and must be paid to Kalandra prior to the request submission.
About the provider
Who are we: Kalandra Education Group is a Private Training Organisation based in Auckland, New Zealand. Kalandra specialise in courses related to care of the vulnerable person.
Kalandra was founded by Dr Christine Clark. Christine's mother and father were in aged care during the final years of their life and, although the care provided was exceptional, Christine identified gaps in that care. She created Kalandra alongside her two daughters, to address these gaps.
Kalandra have a number of courses ranging from Level 3 - Level 5 addressing the needs of the vulnerable person including; dementia care, mental health support, diversional therapy, community care, physical and intellectual disability and much more.
Although our campus is in Auckland, New Zealand we have staff and students around New Zealand and, around the world.
Our Vision: Enabling others to improve the life of the vulnerable person. We achieve this through the teaching of innovate education.