Level 2 Common Childhood Illnesses Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 6 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring or work commitments. You'll build knowledge of common childhood conditions and learn how to respond to illness and support a healthy environment for infants and young children. The course is open to those aged 19 or over. A DBS check is not required to enrol, but you will need one if you go on to work with children.
Who this course is for
Are you working with or caring for children and want to feel more confident recognising and responding to common childhood illnesses? This courseis designed to help you develop essential knowledge to support the health and well-being of infants and young children. It's ideal for anyone in an early years, education, or care setting who wants to better understand how to respond to illness and promote a healthy environment. This course covers a wide range of common childhood conditions, including infections, allergies, and chronic illnesses. You'll learn how to spot symptoms, understand when medical attention is needed, and how to reduce the spread of illness in group settings. The qualification also explores the importance of immunisation, hygiene practices, and supporting children's recovery. Whether you're a parent, carer, or early years practitioner, this course will give you the confidence and knowledge to act appropriately and support children's health more effectively.
Entry requirements
Technical Entry Requirements: Age: 19 years or over (19+) Additional Non-Qualification-Based Entry Requirements: DBS Check: While a DBS check is not required for enrolment on the course. However, it is essential for those seeking employment working with children and young people. This check is typically arranged through your employer or placement provider.
What you will learn
You'll identify a wide range of common childhood illnesses and their symptoms.
You'll understand how to respond appropriately when a child shows signs of illness.
You'll learn how to promote health and wellbeing in early years and care settings.
You'll develop knowledge of how infections spread and how to reduce risks.
You'll understand when to seek medical advice and how to communicate concerns to parents or carers.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Bispham Campus. Learning is delivered in a structured, tutor-led format. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of childhood illnesses and appropriate responses. The part-time daytime timetable means sessions are spread across the 6-week course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bispham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner, supporting children's health and daily care
Nursery assistant, working in early years settings
Childminder, caring for children in a home environment
Playgroup worker, supporting young children's activities
Early years teaching assistant, helping in primary or nursery school
Children's residential care worker, supporting children in care settings
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a broader qualification covering child development, safeguarding, and learning, recognised in early years staffing.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory nursery staffing ratios. Needed to work as a qualified nursery practitioner.
Paediatric First Aid Certificate: a short course required by many early years employers and Ofsted-registered settings.
