UNDERSTANDING WORKING IN THE HEALTH SECTOR - LEVEL 2 COURSE

NVQ

Distance

£ 250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    NVQ Level 2

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    125h

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

This Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector (QCF) is aimed at learners who are considering, or starting out in, a career in the health sector. It equips learners with underpinning knowledge and understanding of the sector and roles within it. This qualification develops the knowledge and understanding needed to become an effective member of a health care team, and could also benefit those working within the heath care sector.

Important information

Documents

  • Understanding Working in the Health Sector QCF L2.pdf

Facilities

Location

Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

The aims of this course are to allow students to develop a knowledge and understanding of the following aspects of working in health sector occupations:

Role of the healthcare worker
Communication skills
Personal development in the health sector
Health, safety and security in the health sector
Understanding quality standards
Equality, diversity and inclusion

There is no prior learning knowledge or experience required to take this course.

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Level 2 QCF Certificate Qualification with 16 Credits.

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Email
  • Quality
  • Communication Skills
  • Healthcare
  • Team Training
  • Quality Training
  • Communication Training
  • Health Care
  • Healthcare Worker

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Course programme

The course includes the following units:

Unit 1: Understand the role of the healthcare worker

This unit provides the knowledge required to understand the nature of working relationships, working in ways that are agreed with the employer and working in partnership with others.

Unit 2: Communication skills for working in the health sector

This unit covers the different forms of communication in the health sector. Learners will become aware of the different people they may need to communicate with and the importance of establishing the appropriate form of communication for individuals. They will also investigate the importance of completing accurate records and maintaining confidentiality.

Unit 3: Personal development in the health sector

In this unit learners will identify their own personal development needs and how feedback and reflection can support their personal development.

Unit 4: Health, safety and security in the health sector

This unit aims to give learners an understanding of how they can assist in maintaining health, safety and security in a healthcare environment. It covers aspects such as identifying risk; relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures; how to respond to emergency situations; and how to report issues.

Unit 5: Understand quality standards in the health sector

This unit aims to give learners an understanding of how to deliver quality standards of service that address legislation, policies and procedures in the health sector. They will investigate how organisations monitor, evaluate and maintain these standards and which resources can support them.

Unit 6: Equality and diversity in the health sector

This unit develops learners' understanding of the importance of equality and diversity in the health sector. Learners will understand that it’s everyone’s responsibility to act in ways that support equality and diversity and how to respond to behaviour that is discriminatory.

UNDERSTANDING WORKING IN THE HEALTH SECTOR - LEVEL 2 COURSE

£ 250 VAT inc.