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Free Level 2 Common Health Conditions Course Online – Herefordshire College Hereford

CostFREE
Duration11 months
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 covers the signs, symptoms, and treatments for a range of the course. You'll also learn how to support people in managing and monitoring their own health. It typically takes around 11 months to complete.

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

Who this course is for

By completing this course you will not only gain an awareness of the signs, symptoms and treatments available for a variety of common health conditions, but you will also learn how to care for people and enable them to manage, monitor and control their condition.This nationally recognised qualification is ideal for anyone already working in, or intending to work in, the healthcare sector. It is also suitable for anyone who wishes to further understand a variety of common health conditions they may encounter among people in their care.This course is delivered online. Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. All of our award-winning, online learning resources are of the highest quality and are designed to be engaging and interactive to keep you focused on your learning at all times.

Entry requirements

Learners must be aged 19+ and live in England to qualify for funding.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the signs and symptoms of a range of common health conditions.
  • You'll understand the treatments and support available for each condition.
  • You'll learn how to care for people living with long-term health conditions.
  • You'll develop skills to help people monitor and manage their own condition.
  • You'll gain knowledge of how health conditions affect daily life and independence.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials in your own time. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from an assessor. No exams or classroom attendance are required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College Hereford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living and personal care.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Support worker, helps people with health conditions live independently.
  • Home care worker, provides care and support to people in their own homes.
  • Residential care worker, supports residents in care homes with health needs.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those moving into senior care roles.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a broader qualification covering care practice alongside health knowledge.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to share your health knowledge by supporting or training others.
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