Start Date
Various 
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
6 weeks 
Campus
DISTANCE Course Overview
This is a great course for anyone working in the health and social care sector or looking to change career into the sector. Filling in care plans accurately is a vital part of a social care workers role. Being able to record information clearly, concise and accurately in line with legislation protects the individual and the staff team. It aids continuity of care and promotes the person centred care approach.
What You'll Learn
Year 1
The qualification is available as a paper based resources and involves the following units.
Understanding person centred thinking and planning
Care planning for the care worker
Understanding nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings
Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene
Understanding continence care
Principles of supporting sleep
You will receive robust feedback from your tutor looking at how to further develop your understanding of the topic and progress academically.
Course Fees
Tuition fees
Tuition Fees (19+): £0.00
Additional Costs
The level 2 distance learning courses are funded which is great news. The only criteria is that you are over 19, have lived in the EU for the past 3 years and currently live in England.
Disclaimer
If the course is longer than one year the total fees are for the first year only and further fees may apply in future years. All fees are based on a ‘home’ learner status. Please contact us for information on overseas fees.
For more information, please see our course fee disclaimers page.
Course and Career progression
We have a huge choice of distance learning courses available at both Level 2 and 3. At the end of your course your tutor may suggest a suitable option for you or you can contact the distance learning team to advise you on the courses available. We also have a careers team available via phone email or in person who can help to plan a career pathway for you.
What Happens Next
Apply online via the College website. You will then be invited to enrol for your chosen course of study. You can apply at any point throughout the year and start the course when you like.