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Free Level 2 Common Health Conditions Course Online – CT Skills

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Common Health Conditions Course. Study online at your own pace, so you can fit learning around your life.

Over 10 weeks, you'll build knowledge of conditions including stroke, arthritis, dementia, and Parkinson's disease. You'll also learn how to monitor the health of people living with these conditions, and develop awareness of sensory loss. The course suits anyone working or looking to work in care, and there's no need to travel to a centre.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions.

Who this course is for

Our Common Health Conditions free online course will increase your understanding of the common health conditions that people face. This course will provide you with an awareness of different common health conditions including stroke, arthritis, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease. You will develop an understanding of monitoring the health of individuals affected by common health conditions and have an awareness of sensory loss.

Entry requirements

Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2024. Lived in the EU for 3 years. Available fully funded. Do not hold the same qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll recognise the key features of common health conditions including stroke, arthritis, dementia, and Parkinson's disease.
  • You'll understand how common health conditions affect daily life for individuals.
  • You'll learn how to monitor the health of people living with these conditions.
  • You'll develop awareness of sensory loss and its impact on individuals.
  • You'll understand how to support people with common health conditions in a care setting.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is completed online. You won't need to attend a classroom or sit a formal exam at a centre.

What you will need to bring

CT Skills will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll need access to a device with an internet connection to complete the online study and assessments.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports individuals with daily living in residential or home settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
  • Home care worker, delivers personal care to people in their own homes.
  • Domiciliary carer, provides community-based support to people with health conditions.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with physical or mental health needs live independently.

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 care positions.
  • Level 2 Award in Dementia Awareness, deepens knowledge of one of the conditions covered in this course.
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