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Certificate in Aged Healthcare (Micro-credential)

Ignite Colleges

Subject area

Community Client Care

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

- Must be employed in a health care or support role at the time of enrolment
- Must be 17 years of age or older at the time of enrolment
- All learners will sign a Training Agreement upon enrolment as part of the admission process

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This micro-credential is designed to upskill employees in foundational support roles, enhancing their competence in personalised care for the elderly. It covers fall prevention, the impacts of aging on health, and dementia support, ensuring informed and respectful care delivery.

The development of this micro-credential responds to the strategic need to enhance accessibility to specific training that supports the varying roles within healthcare settings.

Contact details

Main Campus Office

Phone: (022) 0791579
Fax: (09) 2682550
Email: riaan.haggard@scgnz.org
Web: http://www.ignitecolleges.ac.nz

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

Sources

NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.

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