AUT - Certificate in Health Studies
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Certificate in Health Studies
Programme Code: AK3207
Level: 4
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time /Part time available
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: This course is not be available for 2010. We recommend you consider the Certificate in Health Care Support or contact Course Information on 0800 AUT UNI.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of Year 12.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. For more details, please refer to English Language Requirements in AUT's Academic Calendar.
This programme provides a pathway for students to meet university entrance criteria for entry into a health sciences degree. It enables students to develop confidence, skills and the ability to succeed at degree level study.
Students experience an environment that meets their learning needs. This environment has small group tutorials and teaching methods designed to increase students’ confidence. Students develop skills in communication, problem solving, critical analysis and information literacy within the context of a health environment.
Students who gain a B average in the first semester of study may be eligible to apply for degree programmes. Students interested in the Dental Surgery Assisting pathway should refer to the Certificate in Health Care Support.
WHAT THIS PROGRAMME COVERS
Students develop academic literacy skills, communication skills, research skills, and get an introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, Sociology, Psychology, Health Promotion and Human Development.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This certificate prepares students for further study.
PAPERS
CORE
554416 Introduction to Human Structure and Function I *
554417 Society and Health *
Plus select 6 elective papers from:
554102 Kai Totika Korikori Tinana (Māori Nutrition and Physical Activity) **
554412 Introduction to Professional Development *
554415 Introduction to Health Promotion
554418 Foundation in Psychology
554420 Introduction to Health and Lifestyle
554426 Introduction to Human Structure and Function II
554696 Introduction to Human Development *
* Normally these papers are taken in the first semester of study in the certificate.
** This paper is not offered every semester.
OR
Up to 30 points (2 papers) from across the University (with Programme Leader’s approval)