Health Science Diploma
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Diploma in Health Science - Level 3
Develop A Thorough Understanding Of Health Science And Gain Excellent Transferable Skills, All In The Comfort Of Your Own Home!
How can we identify immune disorders and infections? How does alcohol affect our bodies? How can we stop the spread of illness locally? If you find yourself wondering about things like this and have a thirst for knowledge concerning the human mind and body then a Diploma in Health Science would be perfect for you. This course would be especially suitable for those already working in the health industry or hoping to do so.
During this course participants will gain a full and comprehensive guide to the human mind and body and all of the most important aspects of the way it functions.
Modules focus on subjects such as:
- Diabetes and genetic disorders
- Addictive behaviour
- How to recognise the risk of cancer
- Understanding death and bereavement
- How to make smart healthcare choices
- The heart, lung and endocrine system
- Personal health care
A qualification from Global Edulink will set you apart from the rest, whether you are changing careers, just beginning in the world of work or if you just want to develop new skills. Individuals with qualifications in Science are in high demand and stand to enjoy a long, fulfilling and prosperous career. Whats-more, our online course is so well designed you will feel that you are in the classroom! This course is comprised of professionally narrated e-Learning modules, interactive quizzes, tests and exams. All delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months). An effective support service and study materials will build your confidence to study effectively and guide you to secure your qualification.
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- Accredited by CPD & iAP
- Unlimited Access for 365 Days
- FREE PDF Certificate Included
Please Note: This Course is Based on USA Standards.
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**5 Free Courses Included**
Course 1 : Diploma in Health and Mindfulness – Level 3
Course 2 : Diploma in Health and Wellbeing
Course 3 : Educational Psychology
Course 4 : Advanced Social Psychology
Course 5 : Diploma in Diet, Exercise and Fitness: Changing Body Composition – Level 3
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COURSE CURRICULUM
Module 01 : The Fundamentals of Wellness and Health
- Health & wellness : definitions and dimensions
- Major health problems in the united states
- The role of demographics on health: global perspective & influences
- Lifestyle choices and personal wellness : decisions, behaviour and preventions
- Sources of health information : overview & reliability
- Locus of control : definition & relation to wellness
- Risk behavior and strategies
- Creating behaviour management plan : steps & behavioural changes
Module 02 : Mental Health, Psycho-Social and Stress Risk Disorders
- What is psychosocial health?
- Improving psychosocial health
- Psychiatrists & psychologists: assessment & treatment roles
- Defining and understanding mood disorders
- Understanding anxiety disorders: definition and perspective in mental health
- Stress : definition and impact on overall health
- Where does stress come from?
- General adaption syndrome: definition, phases & changes
- Health risks associated with chronic stress
- Coping stress
Module 03 : Addiction and Health
- Addiction and addictive behaviour : types & warning signs
- Types of drugs
- Drug abuse : physical consequences and treatment
- Alcohol use in the united states : trends in consumption
- The effects of alchohol : physiological, behavioural & long – term
- Alchoholism
- Tobacco use in the united states
Module 04 : What are substance use and disorders
- Combining substances : an examination of substance abuse
- Treating substance – related disorders : biological, behavioural and psychodynamic approaches
- Drug interactions with others drugs & activity within the body
Module 05 : A Study on Healthy Relationships
- Successful relationships: characteristics, development & maintenance
- Improving communication skills : self-disclosure, listening & non-verbal communication
- Love relationships: their characteristics & how they develop
- Sexuality & gender: difference & definitions
- Human sexual anatomy & physiology major features & functions
- Abortion and miscarriage : methods and causes
- Key issue when planning a pregnancy
Module 06 : Understanding Nutrition
- Water’s role as a nutrient : importance & dietary need
- Factors that influence dietary choices : gender, culture & other issues
- Determining your nutritional needs
- Making healthy nutritional choices : habits ,behaviors & resources
- Nutritional myths, facts, risks & Benefits
- Concerns for food safety around the world
- Eating disorders
- What causes eating disorders?- risk factors and cultural perspectives
Module 07 : How to Manage Personal Health
- Benefits of regular physical activity :mental health, stress & life span
- Components of exercise programs : aerobics, strength training & stretching
- The issue of weight management
- Factors contributing to overweight and obesity problems
- Determining body fat content
- Maintaining a healthy weight : strategies, methods & effectiveness
- Medical strategies for weight loss: medication and surgery
Module 08 : The Aging Population and Personal Health
- Theories of aging: rate-of-living, cellular & programmed –cell-death
- Health & illness of the aging population: definition & trends
- Aging vs. disease: differences & examples
- Health, fitness, and sexuality in late adulthood
- Human longevity: the influence of genetic & environmental factors
Module 09 : How can we Understand Death and Bereavement?
- What are the stages of dying?
- Death and dying euthanasia debate and stages of acceptance
- Major end-of-life issues: health care and legal planning
Module 10 : The Heart, Lung and Endocrine Systems
- The human circulatory system: parts and functions
- Age- related changes to the cardiovascular system: types and effects
- Types of heart conditions and diseases
- Thromboemboli : definitions, causes & treatment
- Cardiovascular disease risk factors & preventative strategies
- Different kinds of cardiovascular disease: definitions and examples
- Diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease
Module 11 : How to Understand Cancer Risks & Treatment?
- What is the immune system ?our body’s defence against pathogens
- Disease control & prevention
- Pathogens and disease: definitions, types and causes
- Antibiotics and vaccines
- Pathogens : antibiotic resistance and virulence
- Allergies and asthma
- Autoimmune diseases : definitions & types
- Immune deficiency disease: definitions & types
- Sexually transmitted infections: types, transmission, symptoms & treatment
- Reducing your risk for sexually transmitted infections
Module 12 : What are Diabetes & Genetic Disorders?
- Type 1 diabetes : risks, factor , sign & treatment
- type 2 diabetes : risks, factor , sign & treatment
- What are genetic disorders?
- Type of genetic disorders : definitions & symptoms
Module 13 : Basics of Environmental Health and Environmental Issues
- What is environmental health ?
- Understanding & assessing threats to environmental health
- Environmental toxicants: types, sources & effects
- Disease – causing agents in the environment : definition and types
- Toxicants and children: why children are more susceptible
- Pollution : physical, chemical & biological
- What is air pollution ? definition, sources & types
- Greenhouse gases and the enhanced greenhouse effect
- The ozone layer : importance and the harmful effects of thinning
- What is hazardous waste ? definition and types
- Water pollution : definition , types and sources
- Water treatment : improving water quality
- Future environmental concerns : population, food supply, energy & pollution
- Pollution : physical, chemical & biological
Module 14 : Explaining Violence, Injury & Personal Safety
- Violence in America : societal & personal factors
- Strategies to prevent intentional injuries
- Residential safety : definition and precautionary measures
- Workplace safety : definition and precautionary measures
- Pedestrian & automotive safety
- Water & recreational safety
- Violence in America : societal & personal factors
Module 15 : How to make Smart Health Care Choices?
- Making health care decisions
- Your physical exam : purpose & major components
- The U.S. health care system : description, structure, cost, quality & access
- Health insurance and health care: overview, roles & regulations
- GRAS & GRAE : safety & efficacy of over-the-counter (OTC) medications
Benefits you will gain:
- High-quality e-learning study materials and mock exams.
- Tutorials/materials from the industry leading experts.
- 24/7 Access to the Learning Portal.
- The benefit of applying for TOTUM Discount Card.
- Recognised Accredited Qualification.
- Excellent customer service and administrative support.
Method of Assessment
At the end of the course, learners will also take an online multiple choice question assessment test. This online multiple choice question test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.
Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded Level 3 Diploma in Health Science.
Benefits you will Gain
- High-quality e-learning study materials and mock exams.
- Tutorials/materials from the industry leading experts.
- 24/7 Access to the Learning Portal.
- The benefit of applying for TOTUM Discount Card.
- Recognised Accredited Qualification.
- Excellent customer service and administrative support.
Who is this course for?
- Those already working in the health industry or those hoping to do so
- Anyone who already works in a science laboratory or those hoping
Requirements
This course requires no formal prerequisites and this certification is open to everyone
Career path
- Healthcare Consultant – £69,695 per annum
- Health Care Assistant - £14,987 per annum
- Medical Writer – £29,316 per annum
- Medical Laboratory Scientist – £28,350 per annum
- Clinical Research Scientist – £25,000 per annum
- Registered Nurse – £23,670 per annum
Questions and answers
If i was to take this course, what extra qualifications would i need to become a paramedic or nurse? Thankyou
Answer:Kindly note that once you successfully complete the course you are required to work as a trainee and fulfil the required amount of hours to be eligible to register under government bodies. A paramedic must complete 1,200 to 1,800 hours of training, depending on state requirements. to become a nurse you should complete a nursing diploma program, associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, which takes two to four years.
This was helpful.Does this qualification give me any UCAS points to apply to uni?
Answer:Dear Shelley, Thank you for your query. please note that the Diploma in Health Science-Level 3 course is a CPD course. This is not a formal qualification we are providing. The qualification we are providing is our own stand-alone qualification which is certified by CPD. This is not to be compared with any other levels set by any awarding body. Hence this does not calculate towards UCAS points. Regards, Student Support Team
This was helpful.Isi this Diploma in Health and Science the same as UK Level 3 or what is the UK equivalent?
Answer:Dear Pat, Thank you for your query. Diploma in Health and Science is same as UK level 3. At the end of this course, you will be able to gain a professional qualification. Potential employers will view you as an asset and will recognize the level of commitment and skills you have displayed while studying this course. Regards, Student Support Team
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