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Level 2 Common Health Conditions Course Online – Nottingham College

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Nottingham College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Common Health Conditions Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life. Funding may be available for this course, so fees will depend on your circumstances.

The course covers cardiovascular disease, stroke, arthritis, physical disabilities, and Parkinson's disease. You'll learn how to monitor the health of individuals living with these conditions, record observations, and respond to changes. It typically takes 12 weeks to complete. There are no formal entry requirements, though you must be aged 19 or over. You'll complete an initial assessment before enrolment.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification will give you an awareness of a range of common health conditions which will then encourage you to move on to further and more in-depth study of specific health conditions.

Within this qualification you will learn about cardiovascular disease, stroke, arthritis, physical disabilities and Parkinson’s disease.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

Please note: All students will need to complete an Initial Assessment before being enrolled onto the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn about the causes, signs, and symptoms of cardiovascular disease.
  • You'll understand the different types of stroke and their warning signs.
  • You'll explore how arthritis affects daily life and the management options available.
  • You'll gain knowledge of physical disabilities and how to support individuals affected by them.
  • You'll learn about Parkinson's disease and its impact on those living with the condition.
  • You'll develop skills in monitoring and recording the health of individuals with existing conditions.
  • You'll understand how to report changes in a person's condition to the relevant parties.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online, so you can study when it suits you. Learning is self-paced, working through units covering each health condition in turn. Assessment is based on the knowledge you build through each unit. You'll complete an initial assessment before you start, so the course can be matched to your level.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting people with long-term health conditions in care settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, helping clinical staff monitor and care for patients.
  • Support worker, assisting individuals with physical disabilities or chronic illness.
  • Home care worker, providing personal care and health monitoring in people's homes.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a common next step, building on the awareness gained here toward a supervisory or specialist role.
  • Condition-specific qualifications, such as a dementia awareness or mental health certificate, let you develop deeper knowledge in one area.
  • An NVQ in Health and Social Care can support progression into more senior care roles.
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