Health
Are you a natural carer?
Study our health courses and make a difference in your community.
There are many areas in health where you can make a positive impact within your community.
At NZMA our range of health courses will help you learn the basics of healthcare and then build on your skills with further study and explore a range of career opportunities including support work in mental health & addiction, community health, nursing and aged care.
Not sure which course is right for you? No problem, we’ll help you pick the right path to set you up for a future doing a job you can be proud of.
Whether it's been a long time between study or you've never studied before, no matter what stage of life you're in, NZMA is here to build your confidence and skills to help you move ahead.
Health Courses
Foundation Skills
In this FREE* practical course, you'll get to know yourself and discover a range of things you can study in the NZMA family. Over 18 weeks you'll get to try out one or more of our most popular subjects.
Health and Wellbeing - Introduction
Learn how to support some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable people as a healthcare worker in mental health and addiction, community health, nursing or aged care. Gain practical skills and knowledge to apply what you learn in a three week work experience at a healthcare provider.
Nursing Career Preparation
Get a deeper understanding of health, physiology and caring for people. Develop your academic skills further to prepare for a degree in Nursing, Midwifery or Health.
Aged Care and Complex Needs
Take your Health and Wellbeing studies to the next level. Become a leader in comprehensive care practices and learn how to provide specialised care for patients living with complex needs such as dementia. With flexible study options, you'll have the freedom to learn your way.
Social and Community Health
Prepare for a career as a community healthcare worker where you can make a real difference in people's lives. You can learn online or in a blended learning environment and get hands-on experience with an industry work placement.
Mental Health and Addiction
Make a meaningful impact on people's lives as a healthcare worker in Mental Health and Addiction Support. You can learn online or in a blended learning environment and get hands-on experience with an industry work placement.
Disability Support
Gain the skills needed to work in Aotearoa's health sector. Focusing on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori health practices, and culturally responsive care, students will learn about communication, cultural identity, professional ethics, and the role of support workers.
What our health students are saying
“In primary school whenever someone would get a cut I’d rush them to the nurse to help them get a plaster. That was just me generally trying to help people and be there for them. Taking health just fits.”
“Learning about health has been amazing, and I am really positive about the future, knowing I can fly high to any degree or level now.”
“My class is made up of different nationalities and different ages but we are all like-minded individuals who inspire each other to get to where we all want to be. The people that were once strangers are now family.”
Just some of the places our graduates are working: