New Zealand Diploma in Sterilising Technology
Open Polytechnic
Subject area
Health not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is for reusable medical device technicians to develop the required knowledge and skills to lead a team and manage the operational requirements of a reusable medical device reprocessing service in support of safe patient centred healthcare in health service organisations.
This qualification provides the minimum qualification required for the person responsible for the reusable medical device reprocessing facility in a hospital setting.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Other Health at this level can earn:
$26,000
Median earnings one year after study
$33,000
Median earnings two years after study
$42,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
48%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Altrusa Club of Ashburton Health Bursary
Provided by:
Altrusa Club of Ashburton
Website:
http://www.altrusa.org.nz/clubs.html
Value:
$1,000. Paid in two $500 instalments
Effie Redwood Endowment Fund
Provided by:
NZ Nurses Organisation (Inc) National Office - Scholarships & Grants
Website:
http://www.nzno.org.nz/support/scholarships
Value:
Up to $5000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (04) 913 5300
Fax: (04) 913 5308
Email: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Web: http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
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