NZ Certificate in Study & Employment Pathways – Natural Medicine (Level 4) Prescriptors
Introduction to Natural Medicine
As a level 4 course, for every hour of course time students are expected to engage in an additional hour of self-directed learning.
Course Objectives:
This course introduces students to the philosophy of natural medicine and the concepts of Rongoā Māori and herbal medicine in a New Zealand context. Topics include the concepts of holistic health, well-being, a healthy lifestyle and prevention of disease. Additionally, the principles and goals of herbal medicine will be explored, and a range of herbs and their traditional and modern applications studied.
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrates an understanding of holistic health and its importance in natural medicine
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi
- Discusses the constraints and limitations of natural medicine within the New Zealand health system
- Learns plant identification in readiness for use with simple health ailments
- Presents work to an appropriate standard and demonstrates academic integrity
Introduction to Biological Sciences
As a level 4 course, for every hour of course time students are expected to engage in an additional hour of self-directed learning.
Course Objectives:
In this course students will be introduced to the essential concepts of the biological sciences. General principles of chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and nutrition will be explored with reference to the normal healthy human body.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explores matter, elements and atoms, chemical bonding, acids and bases, and biological molecules
- Demonstrates an understanding of basic concepts regarding structure and function of the human body
- Explores microbiology and germ theory
- Explores the significance of nutrition in health and wellbeing
- Presents work to an appropriate standard and demonstrates academic integrity
Academic Learning Skills
As a level 4 course, for every hour of course time students are expected to engage in an additional hour of self-directed learning.
Course Objectives:
In this course students will develop study and academic skills essential to tertiary study including academic writing, paraphrasing and referencing, and a full understanding of academic integrity.
Learning Outcomes:
- Develops questioning, reading and writing skills
- Develops skills for oral and written presentations
- Demonstrates proficiency in paraphrasing, citation and referencing
- Develops and critiques a study pathway that identifies specific long-term goals
- Presents work to an appropriate standard and demonstrates academic integrity
Computing and Digital Skills
As a level 4 course, for every hour of course time students are expected to engage in an additional hour of self-directed learning.
Course Objectives:
In this course students will develop skills in information and digital technology in an academic context.
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrates proficiency in a range of computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and electronic presentation
- Demonstrates proficiency with electronic databases, referencing, and industry related software packages
- Presents work to an appropriate standard and demonstrates academic integrity
These courses have a formal structure with new material being released every week and scheduled assessments. Students will need to show a high level of commitment and be self-motivated.
Students may be eligible for student loans, student allowances and Fees-free.
