New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Mental Health and Addiction Support
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $4,335 per year |
|---|---|
| NZQF Level | 4 |
About the course
This programme will provide organisations associated with mental health / addiction and/or Dementia Care with graduates who can demonstrate the ability to work effectively in this sector. Graduates will have the skills, knowledge and behaviours including; dignity, empathy and respect that are required to work within this setting, providing support to the client, family/whanau and colleagues. Working in the mental health sectors is a challenging and rewarding occupation. Graduates will have been taught how to maximise their effectiveness, providing safe and ethical practice, contributing to a constantly changing environment.
Entry requirements
- Aged 18 years of age and over
- New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
- NCEA Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent
- Healthcare sector experience as healthcare assistant / volunteer
- The learner holds the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) or the equivalent qualification
- Clean criminal record (an initial check will be completed through the New Zealand Police to ensure the learner is a fit and proper person to be working with vulnerable people, should the learner not have one)
- Physically able to do the job
- Willingness to work with older person
About the provider
Kalandra Education Group is changing and disrupting health workforce capability, especially in the aged care sector. We are achieving this by developing and sharing a multitude of training resources in areas not addressed or, only briefly touched upon by the aged care industry. Although focusing on aged care Kalandra Education Group addresses many other aspects of healthcare.