Private Training Establishment
Kalandra Education GroupNew Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Level 5) - Kalandra Diploma in Dementia Care
Level of Study
Diploma
Summary
Why this programme?
- Continue to earn while you learn.
- This programme is taught ONLINE by a dedicated lecturer.
- Flexible learning.
The programme:
Length: 52 weeks (including 4 holiday weeks)
Learning: 20 hours per week online
Total learning hours: 1200 hours
Work placement: Clinical hours in own place of work (as appropriate). A minimum of 8 hours per week.
Six modules of learning
Programme outcomes:
At the end of the programme, graduates are able to:
- Develop and enhance dementia care plans based on the specific social and cultural factors, as well as the needs, and aspirations of clients and their whanau.
- Implement dementia care plans using collaborative, evidence-based practices, and leadership approaches to maximise health and wellbeing outcomes.
- Maintain awareness of socio-cultural, economic and political factors impacting the wider health and wellbeing environment which effect the client, whanau, support worker, dementia care organisations, and dementia care services.
- Lead and collaborate using values-based leadership, relationship development and reflective practices in a dementia care environment.
- Integrate theory and practice in dementia care studies into their dementia care work or employment activities for professional development and to enhance career outcomes.
- Integrate theory and practice in dementia care studies into practicum workplace activities to enhance employability and maximise work-readiness
Pathways:
- Team Leader or supervisor in aged residential care
- Team leader or supervisor in home/community care
- Team leader in Department of Corrections health facilities
- Team leader in acute care settings, including GP Practices
Education Pathways:
Graduates may progress into the New Zealand Diploma in Addiction Studies (Applied) (Level 6)
This programme may lead to higher-level programmes including bachelor’s degrees in related subjects, including nursing, physiotherapy, occupational health and allied health professions. Graduates may also be able to apply for cross-credit or advanced standing into Healthcare related bachelor programmes.
Please note: The International Fee identified for this programme applies to those on WORK VISAS ONLY. For international student fees please see our Face to Face programme information.
Entry criteria
Domestic Students - New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents
- A minimum of 18 years of age.
- Provide evidence of achievement at an equivalent level or any approved qualification at Level 4 or above on the NZQF (New Zealand Qualifications Framework) with dementia unit standards/papers.
- Applicants over the age of 20 years who do not have the minimum entry requirements may be admitted.
- All applicants must show experience as a healthcare assistant level 4 or equivalent, and be employed as a healthcare assistant level 4 with dementia experience and current clients , for admittance to the Work-Integrated pathway.
- All applicants must supply a copy of their signed employment contract with dates coinciding with the programme duration and clear evidence that the 250 hours of work-integrated experience s likely and that the position description can facilitate the learning.
- Clean criminal record (an initial check will be completed through the New Zealand Police to ensure the learner is a fit and proper person to be working with vulnerable people, should the learner not have one)
- Physically able to do the job
- Willingness to work with older person
- Interview: All applicants must attend an interview—the interview will determine academic capability, maturity level and the ability of the applicant to undertake studies at NZQF level 5.
- Employer Endorsement: Applicants must supply either a letter of support from their employer or a copy of their employment contract.
- Issues and Concerns: If an applicant identifies an issue or concern, that may impact on their ability to complete the programme, study or perform practical work, they must discuss this with the academic staff member at the interview stage.
- Applicants must have access to the Internet and a device that will allow them to access the online portal and the content for each course to complete assessments.
Work Visa Holders (classed as International Students):
As outlined above for Domestic Students PLUS
- English Language Competency: Evidenced by:Academic IELTS overall 5.5 gained (with no band less than 5.0) or equivalent international test as per NZQA’s Table of Internationally Recognised English Language Proficiency Outcomes for International Students. The test results must be no more than two years old.
- Academic /Healthcare sector qualifications. Evidence of achievement at an equivalent level to a qualification at NZQF Level 4 with dementia units/papers, experience and current clients.
- A signed letter of support from the Employer stating that the student will be supported in undertaking a minimum of 250 hours employment for the workplace experience.
- Police Check: Clear Criminal Check – An initial check is to be provided from the country of last abode.
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