This course is a privacy and security requirement for access to the National Collection systems:

  • Qlik Cloud
  • RStudio Server
  • Snowflake
  • SAS

While the completion of the course is a prerequisite it does not entitle users to system or data access. Further approval may be required.

This course is for everyone who has or wants access

  • to the NHI number-level data. 
  • to identifiable data that include names and or / addresses.

All health agency staff will encounter sensitive health data at some point. All staff are responsible for ensuring that any sensitive health data they encounter is kept safe and secure.

This course specifically covers sensitive health data, and not all sensitive data. We hold other data that is sensitive and should still be treated with care.

This course is a privacy and security requirement for access to the National Collection systems:

  • Qlik Cloud
  • RStudio Server
  • Snowflake
  • SAS

While the completion of the course is a prerequisite it does not entitle users to system or data access. Further approval may be required.

This course is for everyone working in a health agency. All health agency staff will encounter sensitive health data at some point. All staff are responsible for ensuring that any sensitive health data they encounter is kept safe and secure.

This course specifically covers sensitive health data, and not all sensitive data. We hold other data that is sensitive and should still be treated with care.

This course is a privacy and security requirement for access to the National Collection systems.

  • Qlik Cloud
  • RStudio Server
  • Snowflake
  • SAS

While the completion of the course is a prerequisite it does not entitle users to system or data access. Further approval may be required.

All health agency staff will encounter sensitive health data at some point. All staff are responsible for ensuring that any sensitive health data they encounter is kept safe and secure.

This course specifically covers sensitive health data, and not all sensitive data. We hold other data that is sensitive and should still be treated with care.

Who is this for: healthcare workers working with patients who require wound care management
Time: 3 hours
Course contact: Sasha Drennan
Method: eLearning
Frequency: Once 

Kia ora! The overall aim of this module is to provide a fundamental knowledge of wound care processes.

On completion you will be able to:

  • Identity the stages of wound healing

  • Identify the assessment tools used in your practice area

  • Demonstrate understanding appropriate use of wound cleansers and anti microbials

  • Demonstrate understanding of wound bed preparation

The assessments of this course are: 

  • questions embedded in the learning

Who is this for: healthcare workers working with patients who require wound care management
Time: 2 hours
Course contact: Sasha Drennan
Method: eLearning 
Frequency: Once 

Kia ora! The overall aim of this course is to give an holistic understanding to woundcare in first aid management and non accidental injury (NAI)

On completion you will be able to:

  • apply the knowledge of holistic woundcare to your practice area

The assessments of this course are questions embbedded in the learning & videos.

The expectations of this course are that you will your learning and its application with your manager, team leader or educator and demonstrate within your practice.

Who is this for: healthcare workers working with patients who require wound care management
Prerequisites: foundation modules
Time: 2 hours
Course contactSasha Drennan
Method: eLearning 
Frequency: Once 

Developed by the Health Quality and Safety Commission, these three video learning modules on bias have been developed for people working in the health care sector who engage directly with consumers or who influence the way health organisations are managed. The modules are an introduction to bias in health care.

These modules encourage health professionals to examine their biases and how they affect the health care they provide, their interactions with consumers, and therefore their health outcomes.

Professional Development Hours: 1.0 hrs

Who is this for: All healthcare staff working with patients who require wound care management.

The Wound care Integrated Learning Framework (WILF) is now available. This is targeted at all healthcare staff working with patients who require wound care management and applies to all care settings across primary health, community, and hospital services. Each category has different modules which comprise hours for your professional development and learning. Please check with your senior nurse or CNM if they agree to you completing a category of WILF and if this is applicable to your clinical setting, starting with Foundation.


This course covers Universal Design principles in healthcare, focusing on creating accessible and inclusive environments for everyone. You’ll learn how to implement design strategies that prioritize people’s needs, improving accessibility and patient experience across healthcare settings.

Whakaminenga | Who is this for:
Those involved with: 

  •  leading projects and service design work 
  •  those within the Infrastructure and Investment environment

Takawā | Time:
This module should take approximately 10 minutes to complete

Course contact:
Disability Health (disability@tewhatuora.govt.nz) 

Frequency:
Once only

This course covers New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and Deaf culture, providing basic skills and cultural insights to enhance communication and inclusivity with the Deaf community.

Whakaminenga | Who is this for:
All patient-facing staff prior to working with deaf people.

Takawā | Time:
This module should take approximately 15 minutes to complete

Course contact:
Disability Health (disability@tewhatuora.govt.nz) 

Frequency:
Once only

Whakaminenga | Who is this for: All Allied Health inpatient staff
Takawā | Time: 60 minutes
Course contact: 
Nicola Billing, Allied Health Programme Consultant
Frequency: 
Once only

Whakaminenga | Who is this for: All Allied Health Leads and Managers
Frequency: One-off
Takawā | Time: 1 hour
Course contact: Nicola Billing, Allied Health Programme Consultant