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Free Level 2 Common Health Conditions Course Online

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start1 Aug 2027
Study modeFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Common Health Conditions Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life.

The course covers six units across three modules. You'll study arthritis, stroke, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and sensory loss. You'll also learn how to monitor the health of individuals affected by these conditions. The course takes around one year to complete. You don't need to be in employment to enrol.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Common Health Conditions.

Who this course is for

Not everyone can attend regular classes. Flexible Learning means you can study at times and locations to suit you. More and more people are choosing to study on a Flexible Learning course to improve their general employability skills. The courses can be offered in a venue within the community and built around your training requirements. All our tutors are specialists in their vocational area and offer exceptionally high-quality one-to-one support. Whatever your background or experience, we believe there will be a programme of interest to you.

Funding eligibility criteria:

  • Candidate must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of current year
  • Residency � Ordinarily/legally resident in the UK on first day of learning
  • Home postcode must fall within the North East Combined Authority

Entry requirements

Learners must have a genuine interest in their chosen subject. This course is designed for learners who are looking to start working, or already working in health and social care, who would like an understanding of common health conditions and their effects on individuals. Learners do not have to be in employment to enrol on this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop awareness of arthritis and its effects on individuals.
  • You'll develop awareness of stroke and how it affects people.
  • You'll develop awareness of dementia and its impact on daily life.
  • You'll develop awareness of Parkinson's disease.
  • You'll develop awareness of sensory loss.
  • You'll learn how to contribute to monitoring the health of individuals affected by health conditions.

How you will learn

You study through online learning materials and activities. There is no end test or multiple-choice exam. Assessment is based on the information and activities within the learning materials provided. You complete three modules in total, working through each unit at your own pace.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in health services.
  • Home care worker, provides personal care and support in people's homes.
  • Domiciliary carer, delivers care visits to clients living independently.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with health conditions live well day to day.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those working in health and social care who want to take on more responsibility.
  • Level 2 Award in Dementia Awareness, a focused qualification for those who want to deepen knowledge in one area covered by this course.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, broadens your knowledge of conditions affecting the people you support.
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