New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Subject area
Health not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
There are no mandatory prerequisites to meet regulatory body or legislative requirements for this qualification.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide an introduction to reusable medical device reprocessing, to facilitate safe patient-centred healthcare in the community.
This qualification is suitable for individuals who wish to develop knowledge of reusable medical device reprocessing. This includes those working in the office based clinical environment and those who wish to progress their opportunities for employment in the wider reusable medical device reprocessing environments.
Graduates will be able to work under supervision.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Other Health at this level can earn:
$46,000
Median earnings one year after study
$50,000
Median earnings two years after study
$54,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
66%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (04) 913 5300
Fax: (04) 913 5308
Email: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Web: http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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