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Free Level 2 Common Health Conditions Course Online – Boston College Skirbeck Road

CostFREE
Duration110 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK 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 work and home life.

The course is for learners aged 19 or over. You'll need at least a Level 1 qualification in English or literacy to enrol. The course covers cardiovascular disease, stroke awareness, arthritis, Parkinson's disease, and physical disability. You'll also learn how to monitor the health of individuals living with these conditions. It takes around 110 hours of study to complete.

You'll finish with a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions.

Who this course is for

The purpose of the qualification is to develop learners' knowledge and understanding of common health conditions and their effects on individuals. You will study how to contribute to monitoring the health of individuals affected by health conditions. As part of this you will look at: Cardiovascular disease, Stroke awareness, Arthritis awareness, Parkinson's disease awareness, Understanding physical disability, This qualification can be used to update and continue your professional development, (CPD), and to develop knowledge/skills relevant to the occupational specialisation. It is suitable for anyone who works, or is hoping to gain employment, in this field.

Entry requirements

You will need to be aged be 19+ as at 31st August prior to the start of the current academic year. You will also need to have at least a Level 1 qualification in English/Literacy or equivalent. To assist in completion of this qualification, it may help to be working in, or have access to, the chosen sector. If you already have a higher-level qualification in this specialism, it may impact on your eligibility.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the causes and effects of cardiovascular disease.
  • You'll develop awareness of stroke and its impact on individuals.
  • You'll explore arthritis and how it affects daily life.
  • You'll learn about Parkinson's disease and its progression.
  • You'll understand physical disability and the support individuals may need.
  • You'll learn how to contribute to monitoring the health of people with long-term conditions.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is knowledge-based, completed online. You do not need to attend a classroom or workplace to complete this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Boston College Skirbeck Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with long-term health conditions at home or in a care setting.
  • Healthcare assistant, assists clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Support worker, helps individuals manage daily life with a health condition.
  • Home care worker, provides personal care and support in people's own homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care, a broader qualification covering the full range of adult social care practice.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to support or train others in a care setting.
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