RIPH Level 2 Award in Understanding Health Improvement

The aim of this award is to equip candidates with a knowledge and understanding of the principles of promoting health and wellbeing and of how to direct individuals towards further practical support in their efforts to attain a healthier lifestyle.

• The importance and benefits to public health of promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace and community settings.
  
• The factors that facilitate and create barriers to health improvement.
  
• The principles of behaviour change and maintenance and of how to apply them in helping people to make changes.
  
• The responsibilities associated with handling confidential and sensitive information.
  
• Methods that may be used to evaluate a programme to promote healthier lifestyles.

Assessment method: Multiple choice examination (available on demand)

QCA Accredited: Yes

Suggested progression on completion: N/A