Edgewater College
Level 3 Health (UE Lit - R/W)
Option Selection will be opened again in January 2024. Information is currently being updated and may change at any time.
Option Description
Teacher in Charge: Whaea K. O'Donnell.
In year 13 Health, learning will include:
Picking a health condition/illness of your choice and exploring various western, contemporary & traditional medicines that help manage/heal it
Exploring ethics and ethical issues in NZ
Exploring health/well-being issues both within NZ and internationally eg) Child Poverty, Stress, Meth & Alcohol abuse, HIV, Domestic Violence etc (the class chooses which ones we want to focus on)
Continuing to practise different life skills needed in healthy relationships & how to make positive decisions in life
You will also get the best possible support from your teacher to help with your learning, and achieving your academic and well-being goals. While there is a large self-management component to Level 3, you will be empowered to research, analyse and evaluate both health and ethical issues you find interesting and relate to. There will be numerous opportunities to share, discuss and debate ideas around a range of well-being issues. You will also be provided with time and resources to review your personal well-being as you discover possible future career choices. We’d love to have you in our class!
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Health or HOD Approval
Pathway
University
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This option is eligible for course endorsement.
This option 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
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
Counsellor, Midwife, Diversional Therapist, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Paramedic, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Statistician, Army Soldier, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Baker, Beauty Therapist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Biosecurity Officer, Phlebotomist, Tattoo Artist, Dairy Processing Operator, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Dental Assistant, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Elected Government Representative, Emergency Management Officer, Civil Engineer, Insurance Claims Officer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Dental Technician, Psychologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Interpreter, Community Karitāne, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Community Development Worker, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Crop Worker, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Medical Imaging Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Dispensing Optician, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Driller, Early Childhood Teacher, Economist, Human Resources Adviser, Energy/Carbon Auditor, 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, Immigration Officer, Veterinarian, Insurance Adviser, 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, Dairy Herd Manager, Support Worker, Ophthalmologist, Epidemiologist, Facilities Manager,
Disclaimer
NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.
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