13PHS
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

Qualification
Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Pre-health)