Course Description:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the primary care service within the health and wellbeing sectors with people who have the skills and knowledge to provide administrative and clinical support across a primary care practice, under broad direction and delegation from a health professional.
This is an entry level qualification designed for people who intend to develop a career supporting people, family and/or whānau, and the healthcare team in primary care practice.
This qualification is not associated with professional registration or a clinical scope of practice.
This qualification complies with the eligibility for pay equity under the Government’s pay
equity settlement scheme.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of this qualification may gain employment in roles providing administrative and clinical support across a primary care practice, for example, Primary Care Practice Assistants or Medical Care Assistants.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification
Education Pathway:
This qualification may build on the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) [Ref: 2470] or the National Certificate in Educational Achievement.
For graduates who intend 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) [Ref: 1865], enrolled nursing studies or bachelor’s degrees in related subject health and wellbeing areas including nursing or allied health disciplines.
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) [Ref: 2456], the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) [Ref: 2459], and New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6) Ref: 2460], or bachelor’s degrees in related leadership and management subject areas.
Entry Requirements:
Candidates for this qualification should be aware that employees and volunteers working in the health and wellbeing sectors are required to undergo initial and ongoing checks to ensure they are a fit and proper person to provide support.
Start Date:
End Date:
Duration: 40 weeks
Credits: 120
Level: 4