Basic Healthcare Course is for those wishing to enter into healthcare, the course provides basic therotical information such as;
- Role of the Caregiver and Professional Conduct: Responsibilities, ethical behaviour, and adherence to the code of conduct.
- Health and Safety at Work: Ensuring a safe workplace, preventing hazards, and understanding infection control.
- Providing Personal Care: Supporting mobility, assisting with washing, bathing, eating, drinking, and bed-making.
- Communication and Cultural Sensitivity: Effective communication with individuals from diverse backgrounds, respecting cultural differences.
- Health Monitoring and Reporting: Recognising pressure injuries, recording and reporting concerns, and following care plans.
- Medication Support: Understanding responsibilities when managing prescribed and pre-packaged medications under supervision
This module is delivered online and is learner driven. There is no maximum time required to complete the set learning hours.
Estimated number of hours: 20 hours theory and counts for 15 hours of professional development hours. No assessment is provided.
Should you wish to recieve an electronic certificate at the completion of your study please contact shop@kalandra.ac.nz for this to be organised for you.
If you are a healthcare assistant in New Zealand wishing to upskill, please go to Kalandra Education Group’s website to see the NZQA approved programmes available to New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents.
