Year 12 Northtec Health Academy
12NHA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: M. Innes
Opportunities in the Health Sector are ever increasing. This programme provides an introduction to various pathways available to our students in this area. 12NHA will suit students seeking future employment in caring and health related fields.
Northtec, with their specialised health teaching staff and facilities, deliver this course. One day each week, students travel to Northtec for the course work. Time at school is used to keep up to date with work required for the NHA course and other school work.
It is expected that students will have access to approximately 20 credits. The details of these are still to be confirmed but will be updated as they come to hand. Therefore, the standards listed below are indicative only.
The course content will include theory and practical components, including nursing simulation and field trips to industry. The aim is for students to have a better understanding of working in this industry and to take the first step in preparation for employment in the health sector.
Recommended Prior Learning
open entry
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 6400 v6 Manage first aid in an emergency situation | 3 |
I |
2 |
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| U.S. 6401 v6 Provide first aid | 2 |
I |
1 |
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| U.S. 6402 v8 Provide basic life support | 1 |
I |
1 |
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| U.S. 17593 v5 Apply safe work practices in the workplace | 2 |
I |
4 |
|||
| U.S. 20826 v5 Describe infection control requirements in a health or wellbeing setting | 2 |
I |
3 |
|||
| U.S. 23686 v4 Describe a person's rights in a health or wellbeing setting | 2 |
I |
1 |
|||
| U.S. 26978 v3 Support a person to eat and drink in a health or wellbeing setting | 2 |
I |
4 |
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| U.S. 27457 v4 Describe the anatomy and physiology of systems and associated organs of the human body | 3 |
I |
6 |
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| U.S. 28518 v2 Interact with people to provide support in a health or wellbeing setting | 2 |
I |
5 |
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| U.S. 28529 v2 Identify the impact of culture on support in a health or wellbeing setting | 2 |
I |
5 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 32 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 32 credits.
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