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Health and Social Care Level 2 (QCF)

£415.00
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Study options available

Home learning or study, distance learning, flexible study, supported study and professional workplace learning available. Study at home, at work or a mix of both, at a time and place that fits your personal needs.

Course description

This TQUK Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) is suitable for any individual currently working as a carer and those hoping to start a career in the care sector. This course gives a basic foundation of knowledge in terms of overall understanding of the subject and helps to raise sector standards.

Health and social care covers a wide range of service users who have different levels and types of needs. This course explores both the important mental and physical support needs of service users.

Students can expect to learn about the role of the health and social care worker, key principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. In addition, the causes and spread of infection etc.

Please Note: a work placement of at least 50 hours is required to complete this course.

With this course learners can study at a time and pace to suit their own needs and commence study when best for them.

Students will cover 17 modules during tnis course.

Typical modules

Unit 1: The role of health & social care worker
Unit 2: Introduction to communication in health and social care settings
Unit 3: Support Individuals with Specific Communication Needs
Unit 4: Implement person centred approaches in health & social care
Unit 5: Principles of safeguarding and protection in health & social care
Unit 6: Support individuals to eat and drink
Unit 7: Principles of infection prevention and control
Unit 8: Causes & spread of infection
Unit 9: Cleaning, decontamination and waste management
Unit 10: Support individuals to meet personal care needs
Unit 11: Contribute to the support of positive risk-taking for individuals
Unit 12: Move & position individuals in accordance with their plan of care
Unit 13: Handle information in health & social care settings
Unit 14: Contribute to health and safety in health and social care
Unit 15: Introduction to duty of care in health and social care settings
Unit 16: Introduction to equality and inclusion in health & social care
Unit 17: Introduction to personal development in health & social care

Previous knowledge

No prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course.

Assessment

Completing a series of tutor marked assignments and or activities marked by your assigned tutor.

Support

You will receive the course manual, assignments, study guide or on-line password and access to learning resources depending on the type of course you start i.e paper based or on-line. Full  tutor support by mail, email and on-line via our partner organisation depending on your chosen study route. Their student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that 12 months unlimited support will be available during your studies. There will be no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

Start times

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

Awarding organisation

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Investment

Investment figure shown above is fully inclusive of study material, support, awarding body registration costs where applicable. But excludes non on-line study material delivery outside of mainland England where applicable. VAT not applicable.

Stage payment terms available. No interest charged. Ask for details.

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