Study Health and Wellbeing at NZTC
New Zealand Tertiary College is a leading tertiary education provider committed to developing knowledgeable and skilled healthcare professionals.
We support our students with flexible learning modes, practical hands-on learning opportunities and extensive online learning resources.
All of our Health & Wellbeing qualifications are approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4)
The aim of this program is to develop collaborative advanced Healthcare Assistants who are active contributors within their teams and wider work places. Students will become leaders in their fields, leading themselves and others towards providing advanced, person-centred care, positive organisational change, and improving the quality of care for clients with complex needs.
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing – Healthcare Assistance Strand (Level 3)
The aim of this program is to develop professional, ethical and highly capable Healthcare Assistants who have a strong foundation of knowledge and practice. Students will become responsive to the changing needs of their clients, and be able to provide outstanding person-centred care under the leadership of a health professional.
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2)
The aim of this program is the development of capable, ethical and professional Healthcare Assistants, with a focus on building entry-level knowledge and hands-on practice within the health and wellbeing sector. Students will understand the changing needs of their clients and will learn to provide person-centred care under the leadership of a health professional, through the combination of a work placement and theoretical learning.
Develop your healthcare skills
Our study programs are designed to prepare our graduates with the knowledge, expertise, attitudes and beliefs needed to become effective healthcare assistants. To achieve this we:
Deliver relevant and high-quality teaching.
Provide a supportive learning environment for our students.
Create a learning environment that enables our students to realise their highest potential as health caregivers.
Give our students practical skills for working in the healthcare sector.
Educate our students to support not only their client but their whānau as well.