3HEA - Level 3 Health
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Geddes.
Students will critically analyse individual and societal attitudes, values and behaviours. They will explore the practices required to promote mentally healthy and physically safe communities. Ethical issues and best health practices will be examined.
Recommended Prior Learning
Predominantly passes most Level 2 English and/or Health standards. It is possible to do this course without prior senior health experience. A conversation with the head of the learning area is required.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Health 3.1 - Analyse a New Zealand health issue
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Health 3.3 - 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
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Health 3.5 - Evaluate models for health promotion
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Diversional Therapist, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Registered Nurse, Air Force Officer, Paramedic, Pathologist, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Biomedical Technician, Phlebotomist, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Counsellor, Midwife, Dental Assistant, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Emergency Management Officer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Dental Technician, Psychologist, Community Karitāne, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Community Development Worker, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Dispensing Optician, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Early Childhood Teacher, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Health and Safety Inspector, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Massage Therapist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Nanny/Child Carer, Navy Officer, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Radiation Oncologist, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Psychotherapist, Support Worker, Ophthalmologist, Epidemiologist,