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Level 2 Common Health Conditions Course in Plymouth

CostFREE
Duration11 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Common Health Conditions Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Achievement Training Plymouth, part-time during the day over 11 weeks. The course covers a range of common health conditions and how they affect individuals, alongside how to monitor the health of people in your care. There are no entry requirements. It suits anyone working in, or moving into, adult health and social care who wants a solid grounding in health conditions awareness.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for learners looking to start work in, or already working in, health and social care, who would like an understanding of common health conditions and their effects on individuals.

Entry requirements

No Entry Requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of a range of common health conditions and how they present.
  • You'll understand how health conditions affect the daily lives of individuals.
  • You'll learn how to monitor the health of people affected by common conditions.
  • You'll build awareness of the support needs that arise from different health conditions.

How you will learn

The course runs over 11 weeks on a roll-on, roll-off basis. Regular Wednesday drop-in sessions at Achievement Training Plymouth give you access to a tutor for guidance and support. Assessment is through written work demonstrating your understanding of each unit. There are no graded marks; you either meet the assessment criteria or work toward them with tutor support. No prior qualifications are needed to start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Achievement Training Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults with health conditions in care settings.
  • Support worker: helping individuals manage day-to-day health needs.
  • Healthcare assistant: entry-level clinical support in NHS or private care.
  • Domiciliary care worker: delivering care to people in their own homes.
  • Residential care worker: supporting residents in care homes.
  • Personal assistant: one-to-one support for adults with health conditions.

What you could study next

This common health conditions qualification is a stepping stone to more specialist study. You could move on to a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which covers care practice in greater depth and is recognised for roles with more responsibility. If you want to specialise, qualifications focused on specific conditions such as dementia care or mental health are also available at Level 2 and above.

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