Level 3 Home Economics (Health)
301HTH Course Description Recommended Prior Learning10 credits in Level 2 Health or English
This course follows the NCEA Level 3 guidelines. This course builds strongly on from level 2 Health. This course has a high academic focus and requires students to understand problems affecting the well-being of New Zealand society. Students need to use strategies to improve the well-being of New Zealand society. This course will support students looking for a career in the service or social and community pathways or looking to study at tertiary level. It has university approval.
Specific skills learned
Depression is a common health problem in New Zealand, look at the range of treatments used to treat sufferers, which one do you think is most effective?
You will look and data and evidence to analyse a New Zealand health issue (such as P use, binge drinking), give reasons as to why this happens and offer strategies to lead to change.
You will look at an ethical issue in New Zealand (such as euthanasia, abortion) present both sides of the argument, using evidence and make a judgement based on this evidence.
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Assessment Policy & Procedures Career Pathways
Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Paramedic, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Army Soldier, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Beauty Therapist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Biosecurity Officer, Phlebotomist, Tattoo Artist, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Midwife, Dental Assistant, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Emergency Management Officer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Dental Technician, Psychologist, Community Karitāne, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Dispensing Optician, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Early Childhood Teacher, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Firefighter, Fishery Officer, Forestry Scientist, Pest Control Technician, Health and Safety Inspector, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Veterinarian, Massage Therapist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Nanny/Child Carer, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Quarantine Officer, Radiation Oncologist, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Sterilising Technician, Psychotherapist