Do you want to support individuals in their journey towards improved mental health?
To help those struggling through the fight against addiction?
The most common mental health issues in New Zealand include anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.
This course will help you learn about Aotearoa’s health and well-being organisation, and then focus on the field of Mental Health and Addiction Support. You’ll discover the range of career paths and learn the skills necessary to work with people, groups, and communities.
On Campus: You’ll experience a unique combination of practical on-campus learning and flexible learning from home. This means you'll have the choice to work and study at the same time if you choose.
Online: You'll need to be working or volunteering with a registered healthcare provider to take advantage of our online study option. This will help you advance your skills while you continue to work, giving you the flexibility, tools and resources to learn anytime, anywhere at your own pace.
You'll also gain industry experience at a healthcare provider as part of your training.
You will learn:
Mental health and addiction support practices.
About Aotearoa’s health and well-being sector and professional practices within them.
The importance of communication and cultural identity.
Tikanga and hauora Māori.
How to engage and communicate with Tangata, family and/or whānau.
To apply knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Develop your leadership and self-care skills.
How to contribute to safety and quality in a healthcare organisation.
Reflection on the impacts of the wider health and wellbeing sectors.
Course start dates
We’ve filled our 2024 online intakes due to overwhelming interest. Choose to study in-person for our July intake, or stay tuned to our website for the release of 2025 dates which are coming soon.
