This course requires 4 options.
Pre-Health Studies (13PHS)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Rebecca Crowe.
Pre-Health Studies
Are you interested in a career in nursing or other health-related vocations?
If you have a genuine interest in helping others, but lack the formal qualifications, this course will provide that opportunity.
This one year course provides a learning pathway to further training in the health sector. You will acquire the prescribed knowledge and skills in Human biology, Cell biology, Chemistry and Maths, while gaining experience in the workplace too.
Course Components
Human Biology
- Study human cells and cell systems
- Find out about body systems like the digestive and the circulatory system
Chemistry
- Learn to use chemicals and apparatus safely
Maths
- Explore scientific calculations
- Use basic mathematical skills to solve problems relevant to the nursing profession
Placement and Practical Work
- Receive individualised workplace support as you work in a health- care setting
- Study ageing and personal care of residents in a care setting
- Learn how to relate to residents in a healthcare setting
- Learn and apply safe practice within a healthcare setting
- Gain a first-aid certificate
16 Hours per week
Limited spaces available
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
- Age 17+ by commencement of course
- Must be able to provide satisfactory referee and police check
- Literacy requirements: IELTS 5.0 or recent Level 2 English credits or equivalent, or an entrance test.
- Background in Science an advantage
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Enrolment Fee
Under 19 - $0 (MOE Funded)
Age 19+ - $220
Specialty Course Cost - $200
Uniform
First Aid Course
Assessment Information
QualificationLevel 3 New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Pre-health)