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Level 2 Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People (TQUK)
Are you eager to support the children and young people in your life? The Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People is an ideal course for anyone wanting to understand bullying better and learn effective prevention strategies. You'll explore relevant legislation, discover the impacts bullying has on children...
Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (TQUK)
Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress affect one in four people in the UK each year. These issues are more widespread than many realise, making it crucial for individuals to understand various mental health conditions so they can be identified and addressed appropriately. By taking this course, learners will enh...
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care (TQUK)
This qualification offers a comprehensive foundation in understanding the complexities of end-of-life care, including the specific needs of individuals with dementia. This qualification equips learners with the essential knowledge of providing compassionate care during the final stages of life, focusing on supporting individuals through p...
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Care Planning (TQUK)
This qualification is designed to deepen your understanding of how to effectively support individuals by addressing their unique preferences and needs in relation to their care and support. It focuses on equipping you with the essential skills to ensure that each person’s individual choices are respected and integrated into their care p...
Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (TQUK)
This online qualification is designed to equip individuals aspiring to work in the adult social care sector. It focuses on building knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of adult social care workers, as well as understanding the varied needs of vulnerable individuals who rely on care services.This qualification meets the evolving re...
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of the Mental Health Care Worker (TQUK)
It is essential to support mental health care workers so they can deliver ethical, person-centred care to their patients while also safeguarding their own physical and mental well-being.This course will provide learners with an in-depth understanding of mental health and related issues, the principles guiding mental health care workers, a...
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Certificate in Understanding the Care & Management of Diabetes
Around 4 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with diabetes (WHO). There are also thought to be around 850,000 people with undiagnosed diabetes. Although there is no cure for diabetes, careful management of the condition can help maintain blood sugar levels and control symptoms. This course helps learners apply good practice rela...
Awareness of Dementia
There are approximately 850,000 people in the United Kingdom who have some form of dementia, with numbers expected to rise above one million by 2025. This course is designed for anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge and understanding of the condition and of how to apply the principles of ‘person-centred dementia care’.This cour...
Understanding End of Life Care
The course will be ideal for health and social care workers who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding of end of life care and palliative care. It also has relevance to all types of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care.The course aims to develop the learner’s knowledge and unde...
Mental Health Awareness
Mental health concerns how we think, feel and behave and mental health problems can affect anyone. In fact, as many as one in four people in the UK will be diagnosed with a mental health issue at some point in their lives. This figure indicates that most people will have firsthand experience of mental distress, whether it be themselves or...