Free Level 2 Understanding Cancer Support Course. Study online. The course is self-paced, so you can fit it around your existing commitments without travelling to a centre. Over 14 weeks, you'll cover cancer awareness, diagnosis and treatment, cancer care and support, and end of life and bereavement care. This understanding cancer support qualification is relevant to anyone working in health and social care who supports people living with cancer. There are no formal entry requirements.
Who this course is for
A cancer diagnosis can be a daunting and overwhelming time. It's important that people can access the right levels of care and services when they need it most. If you work in the Health and Social Care sector, this course will help you understand the vital impact of living with cancer long-term and, the best way to provide support and knowledge about accessing the right levels of care and services for people who need it the most.
What you will learn
You'll understand what cancer is and how it affects people physically and emotionally.
You'll learn about common cancer diagnoses, treatments, and their side effects.
You'll explore how to provide effective care and support to people living with cancer.
You'll understand how to help people access the right services and levels of care.
You'll learn about end of life care and how to support people and families through bereavement.
How you will learn
This is a distance learning course. You study online at your own pace over 14 weeks. Assessment is by tutor-marked assignments. There are no exams. You submit your work to a tutor who marks and provides feedback.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Cancer support worker: providing day-to-day support to people with cancer
Care assistant: supporting people with long-term health conditions at home or in care settings
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in hospitals or community settings
Palliative care support worker: supporting people at end of life
Macmillan support worker: working within cancer-specific support services
Social care worker: helping people navigate care services after a diagnosis
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: useful if you support people dealing with the psychological impact of serious illness.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification that opens doors to senior care roles and supervisory positions.
Level 2 or 3 Award in End of Life Care: deepens your knowledge of palliative and bereavement support specifically.
