The Ministry of Health is sponsoring a FREE Foundation Course in Cultural Competency until the 30th June 2013.
This Foundation Course in Cultural Competency was developed for the New Zealand Health Workforce.
This training tool provides a basic understanding of cultural competency and health literacy.
Enquire at www.mauriora.co.nz

Please note that this course is not a Board approved course and is run by the Ministry of Health.

The Māori Allied Health Professionals Association (Ngā Pou Mana) has launched their new website (www.ngapoumana.co.nz) and published their first e-panui. They are also accepting registrations for their upcoming Hui a Tau (25 & 26 May, Wellington).

All psychotherapists must hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) to legally practise. If your employee is unable to produce their current APC then check the Board register https://secure.pbanz.org.nz/index.php?PublicRegister or call the Board to check on their status 04 9184727. If an employee works part-time or only a few hours a week, they must still hold a current APC. A current APC should be sighted on employment. The psychotherapists APC year runs from 1 October to 30 September. If your employee is practising without an APC they place themselves and you at risk. For example, if they treat ACC clients whilst not holding a current APC then ACC may ask you to return the funds claimed during the period of time your employee practised without a current APC. Furthermore, the psychotherapist may not be covered by their insurance.