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Yes, one, unit standard 17029 but upon completion of this programme you also are eligbile for four unit standards under the new Natioanl Certificate in Community Support Services. Please contact Health Ed Trust to apply for this to be completed.
Caregivers: The ACE Core Programme & Supplement
OR unit standards 5012, 5019 & 5020 (these can be completed through another provider)
Registered/Enrolled Nurses:
The Prerequisite Checklist for the ACE Dementia Series.
Yes. Many Registered and Enrolled Nurses have already completed this course and found it to be very valuable.
The NZ Nursing Council have advised that the course does count on the condition that the Nurse writes a “reflective statement” on how the programme has affected his/her practise an R/N.
5012 Lift & position people safely
5019 Assist an older person to meet their physical needs
5020 Support an older person to maintain their rights and responsibilities
17029 Assist a person who is affected by dementia to meet daily living activities
Extract from the Health & Disability Services (Safety) Act 2002 clause E4.5d
“New Caregivers who are assigned to work in the Unit:
- In respect of unit standard 17029 and 5012 commence study within 6 months of their appointment and obtain passes in those standards within 12 months and
- in respect of standards 5019, 5020, commence study within 12 months of their appointment and obtain passes within 12 months”
5012, 5019, and 5020 are in the Supplement part of the ACE Core Programme
Also these can be completed using the “ACE Fastrack Dementia ” Programme.
17029 is in the ACE Dementia Series
The Fastrack programme allows staff who are working in Specialised Dementia units an opportunity to more quickly obtain the necessary qualifications.
The Fastrack programme contains three unit standards (5012, 5019 & 5020). This programme must be completed in conjunction with the ACE Dementia Series.
Fastrack subscription form.

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