Free Level 2 Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. Over 7 weeks, you'll cover common health conditions in children, how infections spread in childcare settings, and how to provide a safe and healthy environment for babies and young children. There are no previous qualifications required. An understanding common childhood illnesses qualification at this level suits people working in childcare or those looking to move into the sector.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who works in childcare or works with children and young people, or those looking to start their career in the sector. Learn how you can provide a safe and healthy environment for babies and understand health emergencies and specific health conditions in early years setting. Take your new knowledge and start offering a safe service for children in your care; this could even lead to progression and more responsibilities within your role
Entry requirements
There are no previous qualifications required to complete this qualification. This is an entry level qualification aimed to build your skills and knowledge.
What you will learn
You'll understand common childhood illnesses and how they present in children.
You'll learn how infections spread in childcare and early years settings.
You'll understand how to provide a safe and healthy environment for babies and young children.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to health emergencies in early years settings.
You'll understand specific health conditions relevant to children in your care.
You'll develop knowledge to support children's development and well-being.
How you will learn
The course is delivered entirely online through a learning platform. Once enrolled, you'll have access to your course materials and deadlines through the online platform. The course is made up of 3 units, which you complete at your own pace over 7 weeks. Assessment is based on the knowledge you build through each unit.
What you will need to bring
Learning Curve will confirm anything you need before you start. As an online course, you'll need access to a device with an internet connection.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery worker: supporting children's health and daily care in a nursery setting.
Residential support worker: caring for children and young people in residential placements.
Child protection officer: working within safeguarding and children's services.
Childminder: providing home-based childcare for babies and young children.
Early years practitioner: supporting learning and welfare in nurseries or pre-schools.
Teaching assistant: supporting children's health and well-being in a school setting.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a broader qualification covering the full range of early years practice, often required for roles in nurseries and pre-schools.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and a step toward senior practitioner roles.
Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Child Protection: builds directly on health and welfare knowledge for those working with children.
