Disabilities and Mental Health (Applied)

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This programme provides knowledge and skills in the care of those living with disabilities, mental health conditions, and addiction.

Programme Duration: 65 delivery weeks
Your Qualification:

- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Practice/Applied Practice) (Level 5)

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Your Career Pathways

The aim of this programme is to give learners the knowledge and skills to provide person-centered care to those living with disabilities or mental health conditions. This programme is also a pathway to further studies in the areas of health, disability, or mental health and addiction. Graduates will be able to work in –

• Residential support for disabilities
• Community worker
• Disabilities services officer
• Family support worker
• Residential care officer
• Intellectual disability
• Physical disability
• Learning disabilities
• Dementia support
• Mental health support
• Students may also go to a pathway of further learning such as a Diploma in Enrolled Nursing, a Diploma in Addiction Studies, and other undergraduate degree programmes in Health

Entry Requirements

Domestic Students:

1. A relevant tertiary qualification in health such as the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Well-being Level 3 with strands in Health Assistance or Social Support or work experience in a health field for a minimum of three years.
2. At least 16 years of age at programme start date.
3. There are no minimum academic requirements for applicants 20 years of age and over.

International Students

1. At least 18 years of age at programme start date.
2. Bachelor’s degree in a health related field or a relevant tertiary qualification in health such as the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Well-being Level 3 with strands in Health Assistance or Social Support or work experience in a health field for a minimum of three years.
3. The English Proficiency Entry Requirements for Level 5 Programmes. You may be required to take supplemental English language courses despite meeting the requirements.
4. Student Visa, Medical and Travel Insurance.

Your Learnings

We value holistic education and guidance. This program includes classroom-based learning, self-directed learning, and workplace training. At the end of this programme you will be able to –

1. Use ethical and Professional behavior in a disability setting.
2. Apply person-centered models of care for a person living with a disability.
3. Employ communication in response to vulnerability in a multicultural communication context.
4. Integrate knowledge of disability and mental health support services into a support plan for a person living with a disability.
5. Combine knowledge of mental health and addiction models of recovery to facilitate rehabilitation goals.
6. Critically integrate government strategies and initiatives for Maori and Pasifika into support goals for tangata whenua living with a disability.
7. Evaluate own support practice in a reflective manner.