This course is only accessible to those with a coupon code.

This 16-hour online course equips health professionals working with tamariki and young people in the Youth Justice System in Aotearoa New Zealand to carry out clinical health assessments and develop effective intervention plans.  

It applies Positive Youth Development principles, emphasising strengths-based practice, family involvement, cultural responsiveness, community connection, and youth participation, while supporting holistic development and addressing immediate and long-term health needs.

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Registration requirements

You must:

• hold a current annual practising certificate   

• have a minimum of two years of practical experience in nursing  

• be currently employed in the youth health sector for a minimum of one year.

Eligible roles include new and existing Youth Justice Health Assessors. Note: This course is only accessible to those with a coupon code.  

Course content

This e-learning course comprises 10 modules covering:

1. Introduction to the Youth Justice System

2. Youth Justice trends in Aotearoa New Zealand

3. Government strategies for youth in Aotearoa

4. Child and adolescent development

5. Engaging with young people

6. Communication difficulties

7. Core Health and wellbeing needs

8. Working with others

9. Understanding the Youth Justice System

10. Reports for Oranga Tamariki

Assessment

The assessment is a set of 20 multiple choice questions with 40 minutes to complete.