Level 3 Health
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Glazier.
This course is suitable and important for students anticipating a career in the health/community/clinical sectors. Students will study a current NZ health issue; they will look and analyze different types of health practices currently used in NZ. They will compare philosophies, WSM to contemporary and traditional medicine. They will analyze a contemporary ethical issue and look at an international health issue.
This course offers a total of 19 credits, literacy credits and is UE accredited.
Recommended Prior Learning
A passion for Health studies, well-being and a positive approach to lifelong learning. Negotiation/meeting with the Teacher in Charge of Health is required to identify if this course is appropriate for you.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Computer, writing tools, B5 book or refill.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Health 3.1 - Analyse a New Zealand health issue
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Health 3.2 - Analyse an international health issue
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Health 3.3 - Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand
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Health 3.4 - Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
* These standards contribute to the 14 credits required for UE approval.