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Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions (Free* if aged 19 or over)

This qualification is ideal for anyone already working in, or intending to work in, the healthcare sector.

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Health
Adult and Community
Location: Distance Learning
Full Time or Part Time: PT
Level: 2
Number Of Years: 1
Interview Required?: Y
Weeks: 26
Hours: 5.00
Start: Flexible
Tuition: £1016.4
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Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/level-2-certificate-in-common-health-conditions-free-if-aged-19-or-over-2
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Course Information for Students

This qualification is ideal for anyone already working in, or intending to work in, the healthcare sector. It is also suitable for anyone who wishes to further understand a variety of common health conditions they may encounter among people in their care. Undertaking this course demonstrates a willingness to understand how to care for individuals who are living with the effects of common health conditions.

There are no entry requirements to access this programme.

*This course is free to those who are aged 19 and over. 

This course is split into six manageable units:

Unit 1: Understand how to contribute to monitoring the health of individuals affected by health conditions
Unit 2: Understand cardiovascular disease
Unit 3: Stroke awareness
Unit 4: Arthritis awareness
Unit 5: Understand physical disability
Unit 6: Parkinson’s disease awareness

This course is delivered via distance learning which means you can choose when and where you study.

You need access to the Internet and a laptop.

You will be assessed via our elearning platform. 

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  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
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  • Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles for Digital Skills in Employment
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability
  • Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

For more information, contact liz.young@derby-college.ac.uk

Course Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering the curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

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Course Information Last Updated On: November 4, 2024 11:08 am