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Free Level 2 Common Health Conditions Course Online – IOW College

CostFREE
Duration10 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. Around 10 hours of study in total.

The course covers a range of conditions you are likely to encounter in care settings. You will learn how different health conditions affect people and how to support them well. Topics include conditions such as dementia, diabetes, respiratory conditions, and mental health.

You will finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions.

Who this course is for

This 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. Carrying out this course demonstrates a willingness to understand how to care for individuals who are living with the effects of common health conditions.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify a range of common health conditions and their effects on daily life.
  • You'll understand how conditions such as dementia and diabetes affect the people you support.
  • You'll recognise the signs and symptoms of respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
  • You'll learn how mental health conditions can affect behaviour and wellbeing.
  • You'll understand how to provide appropriate support to individuals living with long-term conditions.
  • You'll develop awareness of how common health conditions affect care needs.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through materials at your own pace. Assessment is by an online knowledge test or written questions, depending on the unit. You do not need to attend a classroom or a centre. IOW College will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care homes or in the community.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with physical or mental health needs live independently.
  • Home care worker, visits people in their own homes to provide personal care and support.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Care, the main qualification for working in adult social care roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, suited to those moving into senior or supervisory positions.
  • Level 2 Award in Dementia Awareness, a focused qualification for those supporting people with dementia specifically.
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