Certificate in Health
Health Studies
A course by
University of Canterbury
The Certificate in Health prepares students with skills and knowledge to positively contribute to community wellbeing through health promotion and understanding health determinants in New Zealand contexts.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
University of Canterbury Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 6 months
Core skills this course teaches
Understand Health Promotion
Develop foundational knowledge in health promotion principles and practices to support community wellbeing.
Analyze Health Determinants
Gain understanding of social, economic, and environmental factors affecting health and strategies to improve health equity.
Apply Communication Skills
Use effective communication techniques for health education and promotion in diverse communities.
What You're Signing Up For
The Certificate in Health (CertHlth) prepares you with the skills and knowledge to make a positive contribution to the wellbeing of your community through health promotion. Learn how the circumstances in which people live, work, and play affect their health, and how to create environments that support New Zealanders to live long and healthy lives regardless of their income or ethnicity. The Certificate consists of four courses (60 points) including compulsory courses in health promotion and elective courses on health topics. It can be completed full-time in six months or part-time up to three years, with options to transfer completed courses to diploma or bachelor's degree programs in health. Career pathways include health promoter, wellbeing coordinator, community health worker, and health educator.
Course Content
- Introduction to Health Studies
- Health Promotion
- Communication for Practice
- Te Wero – Māori Health Issues and Opportunities
- Global Health
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Introduction to Health Education
- Building Resilience
- Introduction to Social Policy
- Social Services in Aotearoa
- Epidemiology
- Health Systems and Policy
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Human Development Across the Lifecourse
- Foundations of Mental Health and Addictions
- Sexualities in Education
- Physical Activity and Nutrition
- Te Ao Hauora Tangata: Māori Health Perspectives
- Nutrition and Exercise Prescription
- Sport Psychology
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
English language proficiency as per UC requirements
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Community Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Health promoter
Wellbeing coordinator
Community health worker
Health educator