Child and Adolescent Health Essentials
Add to your osteopathy skillset with expertise in child and adolescent health.
This short course is designed to expand your knowledge and skill relating to the holistic assessments of children and adolescents, allowing you to integrate it into your practice.
Topics covered include: pain assessment; abdominal pain/IBS; oral health; asthma/eczema; nutrition, including obesity; child and adolescent mental health; communicating with young patients; Māori and Pacific health issues related to children and adolescents; health promotion and health literacy; referral; ethics, consent and privacy issues.
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.
Find out moreCareer 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 Infant and Young Child Health Essentials short course, also available at Ara.
Child and Adolescent Health Essentials
Add to your osteopathy skillset with expertise in child and adolescent health.
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Type | Other |
| Code | G21184 |
| Next Starts | July 2025 |
| May be available for Study Visa? | Yes |
| Credits | 5 |
| Level | 7 |
| Available Part time | Yes |
| Reference | G21184-STRU |
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MoreCredit Recognition
If you have prior relevant experience or previous related study credits, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification.
Find out moreDocuments
- Admission & Enrolment Form PDF, 426 KB
- International Application Form PDF, 363 KB
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