LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING COMMON CHILDHOOD ILLNESSES

The Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses consists of eleven units, examining the following topics:

– How infection is spread

– Ways to minimise cross infection when working with babies and young children

– Role of policies and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy environment for babies and young children

– Role of healthy initiatives when working with babies, young children and families

– How to recognise when a baby or young child is unwell

– How to support and care for a baby or young child who is unwell in the early years setting

– Policies and procedures relating to the care of babies and young children who are unwell in an early years setting

– Accidents that may occur in an early years setting

– Serious illness in babies and young children

– Management of acute and chronic health conditions in an early years setting

– Allergies and food intolerance.