Wintec News

New PostGraduate Study Options in Health and Social Practice

Posted On: Thursday, 22 December 2011

People interested in a career in health and social practice now have a wider range of career opportunities with Wintec's new postgraduate study options.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Practice, Postgraduate Certificate in Health and Social Practice and Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision enable graduates to work as a specialised health and social practice practitioners, managers or researchers.

These new postgraduate programmes have been developed in response to the needs of regional health and social service professionals and use a collaborative approach to learning that’s leading the way in positive interface between education and health and social practice sectors.

Marese McGee, Chief Executive of Community Living Trust, says: “An integrated approach to health and wellbeing is essential and in our industry. People and organisations need to work together, combining theory and practical knowledge to bring about health and wellbeing for all. The Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Practice takes this integrated approach, so it is relevant for all health and social practice professionals.”

This innovative delivery of Health and Social Practice in New Zealand provides not only flexible options to gain the skills and knowledge you need to meet your career objectives, but also an environment that values compassionate action, inclusion, diversity and achievement potential.

Students will study at Wintec’s Centre for Health and Social Practice alongside a team of New Zealand’s most experienced and respected practitioners, researchers and educators.

Programmes begin in February 2012. Find out more here.