St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)

HS200

Level 2 Health Science

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Course Description

AIMS OF THE COURSE:
1) To assist students to make good life choices about their health through increased scientific skills and knowledge relevant to their everyday world.
2) To enable students to achieve in NCEA Science Level 2 or 3 through an internally assessed course, at a pace attainable by each student.
3) To equip learners with a foundational knowledge, understanding and realisitic expectations of health sector pathways and requirements.
4) To provide a student-centred, relevant learning pathway for students wanting a career as a health professional.

COURSE OUTLINE:
This course offers a range of credits a NCEA Levels 1 (1), 2 (6) and 3 (13), in contexts relevant to a future career in the health sector. Students will complete there First Aid certificate and a range of internal assessments related to human anatomy and physiology, working safely in the laboratory, ethical behaviour and taking action to enhance peoples well-being.


Teacher in Charge

Elizabeth Hill


Pathway

2022

Students who wish to progress to Level 2 Biology and beyond must demonstrate sufficient literacy by reaching at least Achieved (and preferably Merit) in AS91237. Entrance into Level 2 Biology is at the discretion of the HOD and the teacher in charge of Biology.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

It is of benefit to students to bring a laptop to lessons although they will not be disadvantaged academically if they do not. They may need to therefore access a Chromebook from time to time.

There are opportunities during the year for students to go on optional field trips that may have a small transport cost associated with them.


Recommended Prior Learning

Students should have gained some writing credits at Level 1 or be concurrently studying ESOL.


Pathway Tags

There are a range of different jobs and careers in the Health sector. You may be interested in a job in this sector if you are interested in: -care, support and rehabilitation of people -diagnosing and treating people -health promotion and advice -medical research and testing -providing technical support and equipment to healthcare professionals. Some jobs in this sector include: • Anatomist • Audiologist • Bio-Analyst • Biological Technologist • Biomedical Engineer • Biomedical Ethics Researcher • Biophysicist • Biostatistician • Biotechnology Researcher • Cardiac Imaging Researcher • Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist • Cell Biologist • Chiropractor • Clinical Data Analyst • Clinical Research Associate • Clinical Research Coordinator • Clinical Technician • Dentist Dietician • Doctor • Epidemiologist • Food and Drug Inspector • Genetic Counselor • Genetic Technologist • Geneticist • Health Educator • High School Teacher • Immunologist • Industrial Hygienist • Laboratory Manager • Medical Illustrator • Medical Laboratory Technologist • Medical Librarian • Medical Scientist • Medical Writer • Microbiologist • Military Officer • Neurologist • Orthopaedic Technician • Osteopathic Physician • Pharmacist • Public Health Director • Quality Control Specialist • Registered Nurse • Sexual Health Educator • Sports Medicine Physician • Toxicologist,


Credit Information

Assessment Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91237 v2 Health 2.3 - Take action to enhance an aspect of people's well-being within the school or wider community
2
I
5
Y
U.S. 26117 v2 Work safely in a science laboratory
3
I
2
U.S. 27461 v2 Describe indicators of wellness, interventions, care, and support for people at different lifespan stages
3
I
5
U.S. 27457 v3 Describe the anatomy and physiology of systems and associated organs of the human body
3
I
6
U.S. 6400 v6 Manage first aid in an emergency situation

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 4

3
I
2
U.S. 6401 v6 Provide first aid
1
1
1

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 4

2
I
1
U.S. 6402 v8 Provide basic life support
1
1
1

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 4

1
I
1
Total Credits
2
7
7
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