Health and Wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

The following units provide students with the skills and knowledge required for employment or further training in the health sector. An ideal starting point for students wishing to study Nursing, Midwifery, and other health and wellness professions.

Please note, this is a STAR course, which is only available to NZ Secondary Schools via application by the school's nominated STAR / Gateway Co-ordinator

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SIT2LRN Distance Learning
Qualification:
STAR
The following units provide students with the skills and knowledge required for employment or further training in the health sector. An ideal starting point for students wishing to study Nursing, Midwifery, and other health and wellness professions.

US20826 Describe infection control requirements in a health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 2
Credits: 3
Version: 6

US22257 Profile youth in Aotearoa New Zealand (Youth Culture)
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 3
Version: 5

US23372 Describe Law in relation to intellectual disability and high and complex needs and legal services available to people
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 3
Version: 3

US23375 Describe hearing impairment
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 5
Version: 4

US23387 Demonstrate knowledge of the ageing process and its effect on a person's lifestyle and wellbeing
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 7
Version: 4

US23686 Describe a person's rights in health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 2
Credits: 2
Version: 5

US24895 Describe the visual system and vision impairment
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 5
Version: 4

US26971 Describe factors that contribute to mental health wellbeing and mental health challenges
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 3
Version: 2

US26982 Describe communication with people with a communication disability in an aged care, health, or disability context.
Unit Level: 2
Credits: 4
Version: 3

US27141 Demonstrate knowledge of cultural identities and culture-related issues in an aged care, health, or disability context
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 6
Version: 1

US27457 Describe the anatomy and physiology of systems and associated organs of the human body *Recommended First
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 6
Version: 3

US27461 Describe indicators of wellness, interventions, care and support for people at different human lifespan stages
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 5
Version: 3

US28522 Describe selected aspects of human development theory in a health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 6
Version: 1

US28523 Describe community values and attitudes and their impact on people with disabilites
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 2
Version: 3

US28529 Identify the impact of culture on support in a health or well being setting
Unit Level: 2
Credits: 5
Version: 3

US28542 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of professional and ethical behaviour in a health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 5
Version: 3

US32418 Describe Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Treaty of Waitangi, and a bi-cultural approach in a health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 6
Version: 1

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