Hornby High School Hornby High School

Health - The Health Clinic

10HEA2
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss A. Aitken.

The Health Clinic

                                                                                                 

 

 


Explore a range of health-related topics that are engaging, relevant, and current. We will teach you ways to navigate life and allow you to explore your passions.

Semester one is our foundation course, which includes learning about hauora, staying mentally healthy, and positive relationships & sexuality. 

Semester two - Broaden your mind and build your knowledge of contemporary health-related topics. You will be taught about the following three units of work:

*Medicine and Health Conditions. Do you want a career in the medical and health sector, or are you interested in medicine? This part of the course will give you an insight into various health conditions and treatments, western medicine, Māori medicine, and traditional medical practices from around the world. #medicine #health #doctor #nurse #psychologist #hauora #surgeon #patients #caring

*Drugs and Hauora. Drugs are all around us. What should you do? What do you need to know to stay safe? In this part of the course, you will learn about the different types of drugs, classes of drugs, the influences and effects of drug use, as well as how to keep yourself safe. #drugs #medicine #laws #safety #influences #effects

*Revelation. Investigate an area of interest to you. You will creatively show your findings.


                           





Departments:

Health


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

Level 1 Health Studies

Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Paramedic, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Statistician, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Baker, Beauty Therapist, Biomedical Engineer



			


				

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