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.
This is an entry-level, NZQA approved programme delivered face to face for International Students ONLY. Students are trained in general aged health care issues, professional practices, skills, knowledge and procedures. This training enables graduates to deliver the highest standard of care and support in a health and wellbeing organisation including home-care and other aged-care environments.
The Certificate in Health Assistance (Aged Care) (Level 3) is a 31-week ONLINE programme designed to upskill HCA’s in caring for the older person. The programme covers risk minimisation, fall prevention, infection control, incontinence, pressure injuries and safe swallowing strategies. Graduates will know how to recognise vulnerability, deal with conflict, advocacy and self-advocacy and provide professional, safe and compassionate palliative and general care practices.
The Certificate in Mental Health Support (Level 4) with strands in Mental Health and Addictions OR Dementia Care is a 46-week ONLINE programme covering 7 modules. Students will study 5 standard modules and 2 specialist modules according to their strand of choice - Mental Health and Addictions or Dementia Care.
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.
