New Zealand Diploma in Healthcare (Management) (Level 7)

Why study this course:

Are you looking to take the next step in your healthcare career? Do you need to get a qualification to ensure you are in line for a promotion to management?

If so the New Zealand Diploma in Healthcare Management is the course for you. Designed to develop your knowledge and ensure you have the skills to work effectively as a manager in a range of healthcare settings the diploma will help you build on your previous experience and qualification.

What you will learn:

Made up of 120 credits you will study:

Health Services Management and Policy,
Support Planning for Geriatric and Mental Health Conditions and,
Operations Quality, and Risk Management

A Related Learning Experience (Industry Placement).

Taken in your final term of study the 8 week Industry Placements are selected on the potential to add to your learning experience and they give you valuable hands-on experience that complements the theoretical skills you learn.

Career outcomes:

Possible career outcomes include:

Aged Care Unit Worker
Aged Care Unit Manager
Healthcare Unit Worker
Healthcare Unit Manager
Residential Services Worker
Residential Services Manager
Day Service Assistant Manager
Day Service Managers
Health and Welfare Services Manager.

Study pathways:

Once you’ve graduated you can apply to enter a postgraduate level program.

Entry Requirements:

Domestic

A Diploma in Management or a Healthcare-related field at Level 6 or above;

Special entry may be granted if the applicant is able to demonstrate at least 2 years of equivalent practical or professional experience in a management, or healthcare related field. The suitability of the applicant will be assessed and decided by the ATMC Academic Board;

AND

English Language Requirements for those with English as a second language: An IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.0 with no individual band score of less than 5.5; or Equivalent (The English Language Proficiency exam must be gained in one exam within the previous two year period.)

International

English Language:

An IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.0 with no individual band score of less than 5.5; or Equivalent (The English Language Proficiency exam must be gained in one exam within the previous two year period.)

Academic:

A Diploma in Management or a Healthcare-related field at Level 6 or above;

Special entry may be granted if the applicant is able to demonstrate at least 2 years of equivalent practical or professional experience in a management, or healthcare related field. The suitability of the applicant will be assessed and decided by the ATMC Academic Board.