Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
1 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Alternative Medicine | Complementary Medicine and Therapy | Holistic Health
Area of study
Health
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-03-07 | - |
2024-05-09 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
UCOL STAR Alternative Health Care Course offers an introduction to various health practices used in New Zealand. The course utilizes the New Zealand Health Model of Te Whare Tapa Whā and features experiential learning through lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Overview: This course provides an introduction to various health practices used in New Zealand.
- Objectives:
- Develop understanding and skills around wellbeing.
- Help students discover their interest in healthcare careers.
- Provide the first step towards further tertiary studies.
- Description:
- Uses the New Zealand Health Model of Te Whare Tapa Whā.
- Covers various alternative health practices currently used in New Zealand.
- Offers a taste of the healthcare industry and helps students understand the skills needed for a career in healthcare.
Outline:
- Content:
- Understanding of different health practices in New Zealand.
- Knowledge of the New Zealand Health Model of Te Whare Tapa Whā.
- Skills to support your own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.
- Structure:
- 5 Credits
- One day per week for five weeks
- Specific dates vary for each location.
- Modules:
- Schedule:
- Palmerston North:
- 07 Mar 2024 - 04 April 2024
- 09 May 2024 - 06 Jun 2024
- Whanganui & Masterton:
- Dates for 2024 TBC
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Hands-on activities
- Group work
- Individual assignments
- Faculty:
- Experienced healthcare professionals
- Experts in various alternative health practices
- Unique approaches:
- Focus on experiential learning and practical application of knowledge.
- Utilizes the New Zealand Health Model of Te Whare Tapa Whā to provide a holistic understanding of health and wellbeing.
Careers:
- Career Paths:
- Health Industry
- Self-employment
- Further Tertiary Studies:
- Academy Health Level 3
- New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing
- Outcomes:
- Develop skills and knowledge needed for a career in healthcare.
- Gain a taste of the healthcare industry and determine if it is a good fit.
- Prepare for further tertiary studies.
Other:
- Learning Facilities:
- Costs:
- Fees-free to learners.
- Participating schools pay a fee to UCOL upon successful application.
- Application Process:
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