Online Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions - Cambridge Regional College

Online Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions

Online Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions

Course Information

Online, Various
Level: 2
Start Date: Various
End Date:Various
Days: Various
Location: Online
Duration: 12 Weeks
Code: CQ5L2CHCT
Type: Part Time
Fees: Free
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About the Course

Are you looking to complete a common health conditions course? This qualification will give you an awareness of a range of common health conditions which will then encourage you to move on to further and more in-depth study of specific health conditions. Within this qualification you will learn about cardiovascular disease, stroke, arthritis, physical disabilities and Parkinson's disease.
Unit 1: Understand how to contribute to monitoring the health of individuals affected by health conditions

Within this unit you will discover how to accurately monitor the health of individuals living with an existing condition, studying patient observation, recording information pertaining to the patient and reporting this information to the relevant parties. You will also develop a knowledge of the responses required should there be changes to an individual's condition.

Unit 2: Understand cardiovascular disease

Here you will gain an understanding of the cardiovascular system and the different forms of cardiovascular disease including their signs, symptoms, causes and risk factors. This unit will also highlight the effects such a condition has on a patient's daily life, as well as the treatment and management options available.

Unit 3: Stroke awareness

This unit covers the different types of stroke and their warning signs, symptoms and eventual effect on the individual. You will develop knowledge of the swift response required in the event of an emergency and the wide range of support that is available following a stroke.

Unit 4: Arthritis awareness

Within this unit you will develop an understanding of the different types of arthritis, their causes, signs and symptoms. The module also touches upon how to best treat the condition in order to allow those affected the ability to enjoy their day-to-day life. Unit 5: Understand physical disability

This unit covers how to provide support to individuals with physical disabilities, help them to effectively manage their disability and their ability to maintain their independence.

Unit 6: Parkinson's disease awareness

Within this unit you will discover how Parkinson's develops and its underlying causes. This unit also outlines the treatment options, support services and strategies available for those managing the condition.

The benefits of this course include:

Learn from your own home, in your own time
Achieve a nationally recognised level 2 qualification
Access to award-winning learning and assessment materials
Subject specialist support from a Tutor and access to a Learner Support Advisor for everyday queries
Funding available – speak to one of our team for more information and to see if you are eligible.

Progression

This qualification could assist you in gaining the following employment opportunities and potential salaries:

Health Care Assistant – up to £19,224

Home Care Worker – up to £19,289

Entry Requirements

Students need to be working at Level 1 English and should have the ambition to progress into further study, or work.

Assessment

We want you to achieve to the very best of your ability whilst studying with CRC. To make this happen we offer both learning and personal support by specialist staff tailored to meet your specific needs. You will be assigned a tutor who will make contact with you prior to you course starting and you will have access to MS Teams to communicate with your tutor and support network. Course work is submitted via our online system and your tutor will mark and return you work to you with feedback.

Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information is correct, some details may be subject to change. Cambridge Regional College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient.

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