Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4)

This certificate program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of health and wellbeing, particularly in the context of social and community services. The course covers a range of topics including mental health, disability support, and aged care, with a focus on the social and cultural factors that impact health outcomes. Students will learn how to design and implement evidence-based interventions that promote health and wellbeing in these settings, and how to work effectively with diverse populations. This program is ideal for those who are interested in pursuing a career in social or community services, or those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that influence health outcomes.

Additional Information

This program is delivered online, with flexible study options available. Students will have access to a range of resources and support throughout their studies, including dedicated tutors and mentors. The program is designed to be completed in 6 months, with a total of 120 credits required for graduation.

Unlock Your Potential at Western Institute of Technology - Leading Provider of Health and Community Services Education

Western Institute of Technology is a leading provider of education and training in the health and community services sector. Our experienced lecturers have extensive industry experience and are dedicated to providing high-quality teaching and support. Students who complete this program will be well-prepared for a career in social or community services, with a strong foundation in the theoretical and practical aspects of the field.

Learn to work alongside people, family and/or whānau in a mental health addiction setting and support autonomy by using tools and strategies to foster hope, support recovery and build resilience.

This course is delivered face-to-face two days a week. The remaining hours are self-directed learning and completing online learning. Work placement is completed in the second trimester.

You will learn how to:

• engage and communicate with people, family and/or whānau accessing social and community services in a manner which respects their socio-cultural identity, experiences and self-knowledge.

• relate the history of Māori as tangata whenua and knowledge of person-whānau interconnectedness to own role in a health and wellbeing setting.

• display self-awareness, reflective practice and personal leadership in a health and wellbeing setting.

• actively contribute to a culture of professionalism, safety and quality in a health and wellbeing organisation.

• relate the purpose and impact of own role to the aims of the wider health and wellbeing sector.

• work alongside people, family and/or whānau in a mental health addiction setting to support autonomy by using tools and strategies to foster hope, support recovery and build resilience.

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