National certificate in Mental Health and addiction support Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work alongside mental health and addiction consumers/tāngata whaiora in achieving the best quality of life for all
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Programme information On this programme students explore ways in which a support worker can work in collaboration with consumers/tāngata whaiora who have diverse mental health care and/or addiction needs. This programme consists of five compulsory modules and four optional modules. To achieve this qualification 105 credits need to be gained in total. Five compulsory modules: Rights and Responsibilities Understanding legislation, safety and te Tiriti, in relation to mental health and addiction support work services. Building Relationships Establishing and maintaining supportive relationships with consumers/ tāngata whaiora. Mental Health Realities Understanding mental health and addiction issues across the lifespan and interventions and treatments that contribute to recovery. Wellbeing Understand the factors, interventions, models and support to maintain wellness. Interventions in Partnership Describe aspects of working with families and whanau in mental health support work; clarify the relationship with the family or whanau of a consumer/tāngata whaiora; and to provide the family or whanau with information and education. Optional Electives [optional modules (25 credits each) offered in 2014 include the following (choose one)]: >> Addiction >> Forensic
Further study options Graduates of this programme can apply to enrol in the Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Māori, Bachelor of Nursing Pacific, the Diploma in Enrolled Nursing at Whitireia.
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ADDITIONAL information Career opportunities Graduates from this programme will have the knowledge and skills to be support workers in mental health and addiction care, in the community or in mental health facilities. This qualification is not designed to qualify people to be clinical mental health practitioners.
Qualification Graduates gain the National Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction Support
Location Porirua campus, Wineera Drive, Porirua
2014 Start Date 20 February
Duration 36 weeks (field-based training)
Level 4
Fees Domestic: $1,344.88 International: $18,287.50
Entry requirements Domestic: NCEA Level 1 or evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge, evidence of suitability based on employers support letter, referee reports and police checks International: entry IELTS 6.0 (no band lower than 5.5)
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National certificate in Mental Health and addiction support
September 2013