The purpose of this qualification is to give learners the skills to support colleagues with mental health problems. These skills will be gained by increasing the learner’s knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and the principles of mental health first aid and how this can be implemented in the workplace. This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This qualification gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
Learners who wish to learn more about Specific Learning Difficulties. This qualification would also be useful for those who may wish to move into a support role for Specific Learning Difficulties in a school or work setting.
The purpose of the qualification is to provide updating and continuing professional development (CPD)
by developing knowledge relevant to job roles which involve caring for individuals with diabetes.
Learners may be employed or seeking employment in the health and social care sector.
The qualification develops knowledge and understanding of diabetes; prevention and early
intervention type 2 diabetes; the initial care of diabetes and the treatment and management of
diabetes.
This course is designed for learners to obtain and demonstrate knowledge related to handling topical, oral and other types of medication at Level 2.
Please note that it is not relevant to administering medication in a non-healthcare setting.