Level 3 Health
13HEA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Kindley.
This is an advanced and comprehensive course which requires students to undergo independent research and analysis of a variety of issues evident in the world today. These topics include a New Zealand health issue, and health practices currently used in New Zealand, ethical health issues, and International Health issues.
Course Overview
Term 1
Analyse a New Zealand health issue.
Investigating a health issue within New Zealand. The use of Methamphetamine.
The nature of the use of methamphetamine and its implications on the well-being of people and society.
How the major determinants of health influence the issue.
The impact of this drug on a personal and societal level.
Recommending strategies to bring about more equitable outcomes in relation to the health issue.
Term 2
Health practices in New Zealand.
Students learn about the three categories of health practices - scientific, alternative and traditional medicine.
Investigate these health practices in relation to treating the symptoms of Depression.
Research the history, beliefs, procedures, and effects of these health practices.
Compare each health practice and support with credible evidence from medical research.
Term 3
Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being.
What is an ethical issue? eg: Legalising the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes in New Zealand.
Ethical approaches eg: common good, fairness, rights etc and the principles eg: personal and social benefit, harm, honesty etc.
Investigate details about what is current practice in NZ.
Investigate the range of differing groups that support and oppose this ethical issue.
Investigate how the current practice for the ethical issue in NZ affects the well-being of those directly affected by the issue, others and wider society.
Term 4
International Health issue.
The nature of the international health issue eg: HIV/Aids in Pacific region and its implications on the well-being of people and society.
How the major determinants of health influence the issue.
The impacts of the major determinants of health on well-being.
Recommending strategies to being about more equitable outcomes in relation to the health issue.
Supporting your investigations with valid and credible data and evidence.
Assessment Information
The Health Education topics offer 19 credits towards NCEA Level 3. There are 3 internal standards worth 14 credits and 1 external standard worth 5 credits. These Health Education topics also offer 19 literacy credits.
Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Pathologist, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Beauty Therapist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Biosecurity Officer, Phlebotomist, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Counsellor, Midwife, Dental Assistant, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Emergency Management Officer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Dental Technician, Psychologist, Interpreter, Community Karitāne, Pharmacist, Community Development Worker, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Medical Imaging Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dispensing Optician, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Dietitian, Early Childhood Teacher, Human Resources Adviser, 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, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Radiation Oncologist, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Psychotherapist, Support Worker, Epidemiologist
Contributions and Equipment/StationerySTILE app. and 2B8 book.