Online Learning
Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses Level 2 Certificate
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Build your understanding of common childhood illnesses and specific health conditions that can lead to emergencies in infants and children. You will gain insight into how to provide a safe and healthy environment, where children and babies are supported in their growth and development.
For those who want to develop a career in the health and social care sector, especially in an early years setting, or for those who may already look after children in their job or personal life. You will gain an insight into providing a safe environment for children to support their growth and development.
Aims:
• Develop understanding of common childhood illnesses to support the health and development of children.
Objectives:
• Prepare learners to care for and support children and infants in health and social care settings.
This course is split into three manageable units:
Unit 1: Understand how to provide a safe and healthy environment for babies and young children
Unit 2: Understand common childhood illnesses
Unit 3: Understand health emergencies and specific health conditions in an early years setting
You will complete online platform-based questions — there are no exams and no grades.
To pass, you must show that you have met all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria set out in the qualification specification.
Our qualified assessors will give you detailed feedback, 1:1 support, and clear targets to help you succeed.
Support is available through the learning portal, email, or phone.
If your work doesn't meet the required standard, you will receive feedback, a new target date, and the chance to resubmit.
This course runs over 16 weeks and includes a recommended 120 guided learning hours (GLH). You can apply at any time, with flexible start dates available throughout the year.
There is no specific prior skill or knowledge required for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a level 1 health and social care-related qualification.
We recommend you already have at least a Level 1 in English (GCSE grade 3/D or equivalent).
Other courses:
• Principles of Team Leading
• Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
• Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Understanding Autism
• Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
• Understanding Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
• Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Improve your skills to help create a long-standing career pathway in your chosen industry
• Courses are delivered as online learning, allowing you to choose when and where to study
• Personal tutors are assigned to ensure you have the support needed to succeed.
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Students aged 16-18 do not pay exam fees.
