Common Health Conditions qualification develops knowledge and awareness of the various areas within health and social care settings.
Course Content
- Develop knowledge within health and social care settings
- Develop knowledge of service delivery and care
- Learn to contribute to monitoring the health of individuals
- Understand conditions such as arthritis, stroke, dementia and Parkinson’s disease
Every hour someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson’s disease; there are approximately 152,000 strokes in the UK every year – that is 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 problems is essential in any care environment.
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 loss
What You Will Learn
- Unit 1 – Understand How to Contribute to Monitoring the Health of Individuals Affected by Health Conditions
- Unit 2 – Introductory Awareness of Sensory Loss
- Unit 3 – Stroke Awareness
- Unit 4 – Dementia Awareness
- Unit 5 – Arthritis Awareness
- Unit 6 – Parkinson’s Disease Awareness
Eligibility Criteria
- Learners must be aged 19 years or over (born before 1 September 1998)
- A minimum number of 8 learners MUST be present for the induction (there is no maximum)
- All learners must have been residing in the UK for the past three years and non EU/UK citizens must have documentary proof.
If you require any further information or would like to book a course please contact info@orangeboxtraining.com or telephone our office on 01429 874530
