Certificate in Person-centred Dementia Care (Level 4) (Micro-credential)
Otago Polytechnic Ltd
Subject area
Health Care Assistant
Qualification
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements: Open entry.
English language requirements:
All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to study at this level.
If English is not your first language, you must provide: an overall Academic IELTS score of at least 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years, with no less than 5 in any band), OR equivalent.
Other requirements
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Disclose any criminal convictions prior to commencing the micro-credential
- Consent to a police check prior to commencing the micro-credential
The above is to ensure that, while in work placement, learners comply with workplace obligations for the protections for vulnerable adults under the Crimes Act 2012. See sections 151, 195, and 195A,
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this micro-credential is to equip people caring for those with dementia in a healthcare setting, with specialised knowledge and skills to provide supportive and compassionate care.
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Thomas Tippet Trust Awards
Provided by:
NZ Nurses Organisation (Canterbury Region) - The Regional Secretary
Website:
http://www.nzno.org.nz/support/scholarships
Value:
Refer to application organisation
Florence Nightingale Memorial Fund Grants
Provided by:
NZ Nurses Organisation (Inc) National Office - Scholarships & Grants
Website:
http://www.nzno.org.nz/support/scholarships
Value:
Up to $800
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
Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: http://www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz
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