Dementia Support (Micro-credential) (Level 4)
New Zealand Skills and Education College
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 aim of this micro-credential is to provide students/employees with an opportunity to develop the communication skills and person-centred support knowledge, strategies and skills required of dementia support workers in a healthcare environment. Students/employees will understand the effects on caregivers providing dementia support and the safe practices required for working with people with dementia in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The student target market for this micro-credential will be primarily for students, whether domestic or international [onshore], who have:
- work experience with healthcare support, and/or
- related experience.
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Vic Davis Mental Health Under graduate Training Scholarship
Provided by:
Vic Davis Memorial Trust
Value:
$10,000
Ian Campbell Scholarship
Provided by:
Wellington Paraplegic and Physically Disabled Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Determined annually by the Trustees
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: (09) 827 6100
Fax: (09) 827 2660
Email: nzqa@nzse.ac.nz
Web: http://www.nzse.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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