Level 2 Certificate Understanding Cancer Support
Course Overview
One in two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. For many individuals, diagnosis can be a daunting and overwhelming time. Being able to access the right levels of care and services provides valuable support when people need it most. As cancer treatments are improved and more
people survive cancer, an awareness of the impact of living with cancer long-term and
knowledge of how to support individuals is vital for anyone caring for someone with cancer.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry criteria, however it is advisable that learners already have a Level 2 or equivalent qualification (Five or more GCSE/O levels grade A*-C, one A level, two or three AS levels, NVQ Level 2).
Funded via the Adult Education Budget. To be eligible for the adult education budget, learners must be over 19 years old at the start of the current academic year, have lived in the UK for 3 or more years and live in a non-devolved area (You must not live in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midland, West of England or Sheffield City Region). Not funded for Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Key Information
A short, accredited Distance Learning Qualification completed within 12- 16 weeks. Self-Study Knowledge Based Qualification with the support of a subject specialist trainer. Choice of Paper and Online Resources and Assessments Method subject to availability. The sooner you complete one course the sooner you can move onto another. Ideal for continued professional development in your area of expertise, to gain prior knowledge for future employment or for your own personal interest in the subject.
Experience in the workplace is not essential as this is a knowledge-only qualification.
Programme Content
Unit 1 - Cancer awareness
Unit 2 - Diagnosis and treatment of cancer
Unit 3 - Cancer care and support
Unit 4 - End of life bereavement care
Progression opportunities
Learners may wish to progress onto another distance learning course in another subject for example in Common Health Conditions, End Of Life Care, Dementia Awareness or Dignity and Safeguarding.
Where can you work?
If you work in the Health and Social Care sector, this course will help you understand the vital impact of living with cancer long-term and, the best way to provide support and knowledge about accessing the right levels of care and services for people who need it the most.
This course is designed for people working in a health and social care role, however people who care for someone with cancer may also find the course beneficial.
