Diploma in Health Science

Human Biology 1

• Learn about the human body's anatomy and physiology, including the cardiac and respiratory systems, human cells, DNA, genes, mutations, metabolic respiration, and homeostasis. This course also encompasses nutrition, digestion, fertility, and reproduction.

Healthcare in Aotearoa/New Zealand

• Expand your understanding of a health and social care professional's role through topics like social justice, assessment, intervention, and evaluation within these settings. This course also covers advocacy, child protection and  legislative aspects like the HPCA.

Māori and Pasifika Health and Social Care

• Identify key concepts for partnering with Māori and Pasifika cultures to enhance health and well-being. These include service user and whānau recovery, person-centred care, addressing stigma and discrimination, and navigating mental illness within the Mental Health Act framework.

Professional Communication

• Explore how culture shapes communication, and demonstrate effective skills in different scenarios. Topics include personal and professional communication, managing relationships, using verbal and nonverbal cues, and practising culturally sensitive communication.

Health and Nutrition

• Analyse how marketing, media, and the government impact food choices in Aotearoa. Topics include healthy eating, nutrition and diet, nutrition's connection to mental health, and nutritional needs throughout different life stages.

Fundamentals of Mental Health and Addictions

• Enhance your understanding of how major mental illnesses and addictions affect individuals and their families. 

Health Promotion

• Examine the influence of health promotion and psychology theories on individual and family well-being. Topics include growth and development models (Erickson, Piaget Pavlov etc), Ottawa Charter, Te Whare Tapu Wha, Te Vaka Atafaga, and Fonofale frameworks.

Human Biology 2

• Enhance your grasp of human anatomy and physiology through topics like kidneys and homeostasis, neurobiology, nervous system, immune system functions, musculoskeletal intricacies, and stress responses.

Career opportunities

On completion of this Diploma, you may want to consider further study in the areas that interest you the most. Or you can apply for entry level jobs such as:

• • Nutrition and lifestyle coaching

  • Community support work

  • Retail work in specialist health or nutrition environments

  • Youth work

  • Assistant in a health care practice

  • Advisor in a health and fitness centre

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