Health (Level 3)
Health Studies
A course by
Wintec
A broad introduction to health and wellbeing for secondary school students, covering anatomy, physiology, infection control, mental health, wellness, and community health support.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 31 weeks
This course requires 6 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand human body systems and anatomy
Describe the anatomy and physiology of systems and associated organs of the human body.
Demonstrate infection control knowledge
Understand infection control requirements and how infection is caused and spread in a health or wellbeing setting.
Support health and wellness across lifespan stages
Describe indicators of wellness, interventions, care, and support for people at different stages of life.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme is designed for students interested in a health career, providing foundational knowledge for further study in health and wellbeing. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology, infection control, mental health and wellbeing, health across the lifespan, and the benefits of community and recreation. Students will also gain experience by contributing to a community project and visiting local organisations. The programme blends Level 2 and 3 credits, and prepares students for further studies such as the Te Ara Pūtake Level 4 Certificate.
Course Content
- Introduction to health and wellbeing
- Anatomy and physiology of the human body
- Infection control (causes, spread, prevention)
- Mental health challenges and wellbeing
- Lifespan development and wellness indicators
- Interventions and support for different life stages
- Community project participation
- Benefits of recreation for individuals and community
- Profiling youth culture in Aotearoa New Zealand
What you need to know first
Must be enrolled in secondary school and keep up with normal school work
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Community Services
Wellbeing
Future employment opportunities might be
Pathway to entry-level health and wellbeing roles
Preparation for further study in health professions