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. Some assessments require the student to be observed and signed off as exhibiting specific skills or behaviours while at work/placement.
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Qualification:
STAR
Course Content
US26982 Demonstrate knowledge of communication with a person with a communication disability in a health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 2
Credits: 4
US28529 Identify the impact of culture on support in a health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 2
Credits: 5
US20826 Demonstrate knowledge of infection control requirements in a health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 2
Credits: 3
US23372 Describe law in relation to intellectual disability and high and complex needs and legal services available to people
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 3
US23686 Demonstrate knowledge of a person’s rights in a health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 2
Credits: 2
US28542 Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply professional and ethical behaviour in a health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 5
US23375 Describe hearing impairment and support services that are specific to people with a hearing impairment
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 5
US24895 Describe the visual system and vision impairment and support services that are specific to people with vision impairment
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 5
US23387 Describe the ageing process and its effects on a person's lifestyle and wellbeing
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 7
US28523 Describe community values and attitudes and their impact on people with disabilities
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 2
US28522 Describe selected aspects of human development theory in a health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 6
US32418 Describe application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and its benefits, in a health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 6
US26971 Describe factors that contribute to mental health wellbeing and mental health challenges
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 3
US22257 Profile a youth culture in Aotearoa New Zealand
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 3
US20965 Describe epilepsy and the support needs of a person with epilepsy in a health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 4
US25987 Describe values and culturally safe principles for Pacific people in a health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 6
US28521 Describe responses to vulnerability and abuse in a health or wellbeing setting
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 5
US27457 Describe the anatomy and physiology of systems and associated organs of the human body *Recommended First
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 6
US27461 Describe indicators of wellness, interventions, care, and support for people at different lifespan stages
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 5
US27141 Demonstrate knowledge of cultural identities and culture-related issues in an aged care, health, or disability context
Unit Level: 3
Credits: 6
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