New Zealand Diploma in Hearing Therapy

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Subject area

Community Client Care

Qualification

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Entry requirements

N/A

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the hearing sector with a specialised hearing therapy workforce focussed on the application of aural rehabilitation practice, including technical knowledge and skills, in clinical and community settings.
This qualification is targeted at people seeking to further develop their knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of Hearing Therapy. It may also be suitable for graduates of higher-level qualifications in Human Services oriented fields who wish to specialise in Hearing Therapy.
Graduates of this qualification will work independently, leading and coordinating an individualised quality service for people who have hearing impairment to enable them to manage the impact of that impairment in their lives to the best of their abilities.