Health of the older person - Kaiāwhina-led non-complex support plan review (Micro-credential)

My Skill Limited

Subject area

Support for the Older Person

Qualification

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Entry requirements

Entry Requirements
It is expected that Kaiāwhina must:
1. Be working with older people within communities under the direction and delegation of a RN.

2. Have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) with strands in Healthcare Assistance; Integrated Practice (Family and Whānau Harm); Newborn Hearing Screening; Orderly Services; Support Work; Vision Hearing Screening; and Whānau, Kin and Foster Care (Level 3) [Ref:2470] and/or the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with strands in Community Health Work; Disability Support; Diversional Therapy; Mental Health and Addiction Support; and Whānau, Community and Social Services (Level 4) [Ref: 2992].

3. Have completed the following unit standards:
* Unit standard 23925 - Support, mentor, and facilitate a person to maintain and maximise independence in a health or wellbeing setting. (Level 3, 6 credits).
and
* Unit standard 26974 - Describe interaction, supports, and reporting for people with dementia in a health or wellbeing setting. (Level 3, 8 credits)

or
* Unit standard 28563 - Provide person-centred care when supporting a person with early-stage dementia in a health or wellbeing setting. (Level 3, 8 credits)

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this micro-credential is to empower Kaiāwhina to undertake a comprehensive non-complex individual support plan review for support of an older adult living in the community. Kaiāwhina will complete this micro-credential under guidance from a Registered Nurse (RN).

Contact details

Main Campus Office

Phone: (04) 802 8189
Fax: (04) 802 0955
Email: training@myskill.co.nz
Web: http://www.myskill.co.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Sources

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