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Free Level 2 Common Childhood Illnesses Course Online – Herefordshire College Hereford

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Understanding Common Illnesses Affecting Children Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. Over 12 months, you'll build a thorough understanding of common childhood illnesses, how to create a safe and healthy environment for babies and young children, how to recognise when a child is unwell, and how to manage both acute and long-term conditions. This free understanding common illnesses affecting children course for adults is relevant to anyone working or planning to work in an early years or childcare setting.

Who this course is for

There are several illnesses which are common to many babies and children - so it's crucial that those who work, or want to work, in an early years setting develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of these.This nationally recognised qualification will equip learners with a strong understanding of common childhood illnesses, including how to provide a safe and healthy environment for babies and young children, how to recognize when a baby or child is unwell, and how to manage acute and chronic health conditions in an early years setting. Anyone who aims to progress onto further qualifications and employment within the health and social care sector, particularly within an early years setting, will benefit from this course. It is suitable for learners aged 19 or above.This course is delivered online. Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. All of our award-winning, online learning resources are of the highest quality and are designed to be engaging and interactive to keep you focused on your learning at all times.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify common illnesses that affect babies and young children.
  • You'll understand how to recognise signs that a baby or child is unwell.
  • You'll learn how to manage acute illnesses in an early years setting.
  • You'll learn how to support children with chronic conditions day to day.
  • You'll understand how to create and maintain a safe, healthy environment for young children.
  • You'll know when and how to seek appropriate medical help for an unwell child.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. Herefordshire College Hereford will support you throughout, and you'll submit your work digitally for marking.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery assistant: supporting children's care and learning in a nursery
  • Childminder: providing home-based childcare for young children
  • Early years practitioner: working in a nursery, pre-school, or children's centre
  • Teaching assistant: supporting children in a primary school setting
  • Nanny: providing private childcare in a family home
  • Play worker: leading play sessions in out-of-school or holiday clubs
  • Residential childcare worker: supporting children in residential care settings

What you could study next

A Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Illnesses Affecting Children sits well alongside broader childcare qualifications. You could progress to a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health, or a Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, which is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. A paediatric first aid qualification is also worth adding if you plan to work directly with young children.

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