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Home / Courses / Fully Funded Distance Learning Courses / Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Health Conditions
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Health Conditions

Course Overview

This level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions will provide an increased awareness of a range of common health conditions, including cardiovascular disease and arthritis.

The course is perfect whether you’re wanting to move into a healthcare position or to provide your employees with an understanding of common health conditions.

This course, across six modules, will dive into specific conditions in more depth whilst also exploring the support that individuals with these conditions may require.

Key Information

Course Length: 16 weeks on average

Awarding Body: TQUK (E-certificates upon achievement)

Learning Method(s): Online materials and assessment

There is no prior qualification needed to access this course however; learners must be aged 16 years or over.

This course is part of our fully funded range of Level 2 courses so is free to the majority of learners – eligibility criteria applies.

Course content

Section 1: Understand how to contribute to monitoring the health of individuals affected by health conditions

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. Develop a knowledge of the responses required should there be changes to an individual’s condition.

Section 2: Understand cardiovascular disease

Gain an understanding of the cardiovascular system and the different forms of cardiovascular disease including their signs, symptoms, causes and risk factors. Explore the effects such a condition has on a patient’s daily life, as well as the treatment and management options available.

Section 3: Stroke awareness

Learn about the different types of stroke and their warning signs, symptoms and eventual effect on the individual. 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.

Section 4: Arthritis awareness

Develop an understanding of the different types of arthritis, their causes, signs and symptoms. Look into how to best treat the condition in order to allow those affected the ability to enjoy their day-to-day life.

Section 5: Understand physical disability

How to provide support to individuals with physical disabilities, help them to effectively manage their disability and their ability to maintain their independence.

Section 6: Parkinson’s disease awareness

Discover how Parkinson’s develops and its underlying causes. Outline the treatment options, support services and strategies available for those managing the condition.

Eligibility Criteria

This is a guide to the eligibility criteria if you are not sure about anything please get in touch with us.

  • Learner will be undertaking their learning within England
  • Learner is aged 19 or above
  • Learners aged 19-23 year olds must have already achieved a level 2 qualification or equivalent
  • For learners aged 24+ there are no formal entry requirement but they would find it helpful to have a good standard of English and Math’s
  • Learners are a resident of the EEU (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years

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Course Summary

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