New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing – Primary Care Practice Assistance (Level 4)
Qualifications
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the primary care service 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 for people who intend to develop a career supporting people in the healthcare team in primary care practice and 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.
Outline
This course will cover:
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi – The Treaty of Waitangi
- Te Ture me Take Tapatahi – Law and Ethical Practice
- Effective Communication
- Professional Practice
Structure
Duration 40 weeks comprising 10 noho marae (1 per month) of 2 days duration
Delivery Mixed Mode delivery
Credits 120
Entry Requirements None