Health Professional Studies (Y12)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ben Rogers.
This course will suit students interested in a career as a Health professional (eg: doctors, nurses, counselors, psychologists). The course will look at range of adolescent health issues such as alcohol, drugs, sexual health and mental health. We will also look at factors that help/prevent people from being affected by these issues. Students will take action by promoting health within the school and critique how health messages are presented to the public. If students are aiming to attend med school at university, they must also complete 2 other Science courses.
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public
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Health 2.1 - Analyse an adolescent health issue
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Health 2.2 - Evaluate factors that influence people's ability to manage change
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Health 2.3 - Take action to enhance an aspect of people's well-being within the school or wider community