HEA301
Level 3 Health
This course requires 1 option.
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Continuing on from Level 2, Level 3 Health Education analyses complex health issues that affect individuals, communities and whole populations and how better health outcomes can be achieved for all. Areas of study include research into New Zealand health issues (methamphetamine use of 15-24 year olds); analyzing an international health issue (Diabetes in the Pacific); investigation of medical, complementary, alternative and traditional health practices in New Zealand (treatments of depression); ethical and contemporary issues (Assisted Reproductive Technologies). Health Education is an approved subject for University entrance and can be continued at tertiary level.
Teacher in Charge
P. McGrath
Pathway
2019
Level 3 Health2020
Careers that lead on from the study of Health Education could include public health promotion, health science, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, teaching, early childhood education, social work, psychology, counseling and many more.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$35.00 for learning journals for each assessment and 2 x 2B8 exercise books
Recommended Prior Learning
HHEA201 with at least 14 credits essential OR direct entry into Level 3 may be possible if students have evidence of a strong academic background in other subject areas such as English, Social Studies or Science. TFN101 and TFN201 could have been studied in previous years to complement admission into this course also. HOD approval required.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Description | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits |
UE Literacy Credits |
Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91461 v2 | Health 3.1 - Analyse a New Zealand health issue | 3 |
I |
5 |
Y |
5r |
|
| A.S. 91462 v2 | Health 3.2 - Analyse an international health issue | 3 |
E |
5 |
Y |
5r,5w |
|
| A.S. 91463 v2 | Health 3.3 - Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand | 3 |
I |
5 |
Y |
5r |
|
| A.S. 91464 v2 | Health 3.4 - Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r |
|
Total Credits |
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