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Common Health Conditions - Level 2

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Common Health Conditions Level 2

Every hour, someone in the UK is told that they have Parkinson's disease, there are approximately 152,000 strokes in the UK every year (more than one every five minutes) and one in six of the UK population have some form of hearing loss. These health conditions, along with others such as arthritis and dementia, affect a substantial proportion of the population. A good understanding of common health conditions is essential in any care environment.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You will need to be:. 
 - aged 19 (as of 31 August in the year before you want to start the course)
 - an EU/UK/EEA citizen (and have residency for at least 3 years)

You must not be enrolled on an apprenticeship when you start the course.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

You will complete an online portfolio of evidence which will include written tasks and essay style questions.

PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

Further online courses in the health and care sector.

STUDY METHODS

Benefits:

  • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
  • Evidence your competency to a wide variety of care employers
  • Further your personal and professional development
  • Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
  • Improve your understanding of dementia, stroke and sensory

You  will learn:

  • Understand How to Contribute to Monitoring the Health of Individuals Affected by Health Conditions
  • Introductory of Sensory Loss
  • Stroke Awareness
  • Dementia Awareness
  • Arthritis Awareness
  • Parkinson's Disease Awareness
HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM
COLLEGE
HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM COLLEGE
HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM COLLEGE
Gliddon Road
Barons Court
London W14 9BL

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020 7565 1200
EALING GREEN COLLEGE
EALING GREEN COLLEGE
EALING GREEN COLLEGE
The Green
Ealing
London W5 5EW

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020 7565 1200
SOUTHALL COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
SOUTHALL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SOUTHALL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Beaconsfield Road
Southall
London UB1 1DP

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020 7565 1200
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