Thinking about a career in care? Get to grips with the most common conditions you’re likely to see, and learn how you can support the people who live with them.
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Common Health Conditions
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Healthcare
Online
Skills covered in this course
dementia support
stroke awareness
sensory loss
arthritis monitoring
Parkinson’s care
Course Overview
If you work in health and social care, it really helps to understand the conditions that show up most often in everyday support. This Level 2 course on Common Health Conditions looks at a range of topics, including dementia, stroke, sensory loss, arthritis, and Parkinson’s disease. It’s a solid way to build your knowledge, feel more confident, and support you with monitoring the health of people affected by these conditions.
Course Overview If you work in health and social care, it helps to have a clear understanding of the conditions people deal with every day. This Level 2 course in Common Health Conditions covers dementia, stroke, sensory loss, arthritis, and Parkinson’s disease. You’ll strengthen your understanding and learn how to support monitoring the health of people living with these conditions. View Course PDF Speak To Our Team
Is This Course Free?
You may be able to study for free because this course is funded through the government’s Adult Skills Fund. To check whether you meet the funding requirements, look at the eligibility details below. If funding isn’t available to you, you can still buy the course by using the 'Buy Now' button above.
Fully Accredited Course
This programme is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a well-known educational charity with more than 170 years of experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and is regulated by Ofqual.
Progression Opportunities
Completing this course can support you in roles such as: Occupational Health Nurse (£22,000 to £45,000) Health Promotion Specialist (£21,000 to £40,000) Health Visitor £32,305 to £45,838)
How Long is the Course?
The course runs for seven weeks. We call our online courses 'flexible learning' because they’re set up to fit around your work and home commitments. Once you’re enrolled, you’ll see all course deadlines inside your online platform so you can stay on top of things.
The course is split into six units:
- How to Help Monitor the Health of Individuals Affected by Health Conditions
- Introductory Awareness of Sensory Loss
- Stroke Awareness
- Dementia Awareness
- Arthritis Awareness
- Parkinson’s Disease Awareness
What will I learn?
The course is split into six units:
- How to Help Monitor the Health of Individuals Affected by Health Conditions
- Introductory Awareness of Sensory Loss
- Stroke Awareness
- Dementia Awareness
- Arthritis Awareness
- Parkinson’s Disease Awareness
Eligibility Criteria
This course is funded by the government. To be eligible to study for free, you need to meet the criteria below:
- You must currently live in England
- You must be aged 19 or over
- You must not be enrolled on an apprenticeship
Eligibility can vary depending on where you live. If you enrol and then don’t complete the course or choose to withdraw, there’s a £125 cancellation fee. This helps cover admin costs.
Don’t meet the criteria?
Go ahead and purchase the course, then start learning today. Flexible payment options are available.
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Masterclasses
Sometimes, you might be asked to join compulsory online masterclasses as part of your programme.
Enrolment Paperwork
You may need to fill out and send back enrolment paperwork emailed to you by the college or training provider to finish your enrolment.
Studying made simple!
We’re not big on making things harder than they have to be... Your course is built to work around your job and your life at home.
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Certification Process
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Complete all the classes
Attend classes, ask questions, and finish your homework. We check your activity and support your learning journey every step of the way.
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Get the Summary Notes
Receive high-quality supporting documents, summary notes, and recommended readings. Ensure you have access to all tools and resources.
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Complete 100% Impact
Complete the final assessment to validate your learning. Earn your certificate and share your achievement with your professional network!
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