Long Bay College Long Bay College

L3 Health

L3HEA
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Howe.

Level 3 Health is designed to look at current issues relevant to New Zealand and other countries. It covers current New Zealand health issues such as family violence, evaluating New Zealand health practices in relation to treating a current illness such as cancer or depression, international health issues; focusing on global poverty, current ethical issues relating to well-being looking at topics such as euthanasia or abortion. 

This course could be of interest to students who are thinking of further study in any areas of health science, medicine, law, psychology or social work.

Faculties:

Health & Physical Education


Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Beauty Therapist, Biomedical Engineer



			
					
					Equipment/Stationery and Contributions (indicative only)
										
EQUIPMENT/STATIONERY:

In addition to a laptop computer and some general stationery, specific items for each course will be confirmed at the beginning of each school year.

As an indication, for this course you are likely to need:

- Ring Binder

- Dividers

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Although we aim to enable every learner to be enrolled in their preferred courses, your selection does not guarantee a course will be available, or that you have approval to take a selected course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results, and in some cases, class sizes and staff availability.