Pre-Health

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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 and Microbiology

• Study human cells and cell systems
• Find out about body systems like the digestive system and the circulatory system

Cell biology and Chemistry

• Learn to use chemicals and apparatus safely
• Investigate the chemistry of living systems

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 facility
• Study health and personal care of patients in a hospital or aged
  care facility
• Learn and apply safe practice within a healthcare setting
• Gain experience in application of Te Tiriti O Waitangi in a heathcare setting
• Gain a first aid certificate

Click here to find out more about Pre-Heath studies pathway to Nursing