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Infant and Young Child Health Essentials

STARTS: May 2024
Distance

Add to your osteopathy skillset with expertise in infant and young child health.

This short course is designed to expand your knowledge and skill relating to the holistic assessments of infants and young children, allowing you to integrate it into your practice.

Topics covered include: the key differences between children and adults; child development; communicating with young patients; holistic assessment; red flags; crying, irritability, colic; restraint and holding; nutrition including breast feeding; oral health; Māori and Pacific health issues related to infants and children.

Please note: to enrol for this programme you must be a qualified osteopath.

A Bachelor's degree

Still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?

  • If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.
  • Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace.

What if English is not my first Language?

If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.

  • Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
  • If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
  • If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country.
  • IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
  • What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
  • You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.

Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic

  • 5.5 Listening
  • 5.5 Reading
  • 5.5 Writing
  • 5.5 Speaking

Funding assistance

If you face unexpected financial hardship during your studies, we have several funds that you can apply for. These are designed to enable you to continue your current course of study. We also have a wide range of scholarships and awards that can provide financial assistance.

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Career opportunities

Strong demand for osteopaths means there are many job opportunities available both in New Zealand and overseas. Successful completion of this programme broadens your expertise and can expand your employment opportunities into specialist areas.

Study pathways

Further study options include the Child and Adolescent Health Essentials short course, also available at Ara.

Infant and Young Child Health Essentials

PART-TIME - 8 Weeks

Add to your osteopathy skillset with expertise in infant and young child health.

Information
Type Other
Code G21183
Next Starts May 2024
May be available for Study Visa? Yes
Credits 5
Level 7
Available Part time Yes
Reference G21183-STRU
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Infant and Young Child Health Essentials - Online
Start date: 13 May 2024
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Credit Recognition

If you have prior relevant experience or previous related study credits, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification.

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