All programme content is aligned to the latest international standards and is designed to improve the quality, range and delivery of care offered to the older person. All our Health Care Assistant training programmes are NZQA approved.
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 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 of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to be employed in a range of roles working alongside people, family and whanau across health and wellbeing sectors.
The Diploma in Dementia Care (Work-Integrated) (Level 5) covers: Dementia Care, Healthcare Models, Evidenced-based Approaches, Person-centred Theory, and Values-based and Authentic Leadership. The Work-Integrated Pathway is for domestic students and those on work visas employed in aged and dementia care who are seeking career advancement.
