AIM
Level 2
QN: 603/2247/0
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AIM Qualifications Level 2 Award in Health Professions
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 664 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
21 Units
Guided Hours
664 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Barriers to Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about barriers that prevent equal access to health care in Britain
2
Development of Social Policy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the influence of the law on social policy
- Understand the development of social policy
3
Diet and Nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the functions of food
- Know about balanced diets
- Be able to produce a healthy eating plan for self
4
Eating Disorders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about eating disorders
- Understand the link between food and feelings
5
Ethical Issues in Social Policy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about ethics
- Understand current legislation and policies relating to an ethical dilemma
- Be able to appreciate competing views in an ethical debate
6
Health Care Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to establish a positive relationship between professional and clients and/or patients
- Know about the support needs of patients and/or clients and their families
- Know about factors that affect the well-being of patients and/or clients
- Know how cultural and religious factors can impact on health care
7
Health Promotion in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of health promotion
- Know how to promote principles of a healthy lifestyle
- Know about potential conflicts related to health promotion
- Know about care workers keeping safe and healthy
8
Health Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the role of psychology in health
- Know about the medical model approach to health
- Know about the bio-psychosocial approach to health
9
Human Health and Disease
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of micro-organisms
- Understand the effects of personal behaviour on the spread of infectious diseases
- Understand the impact of medical research and development on the spread of infectious diseases
10
Human Physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the organisation of the body
- Know about the structure and functions of the digestive system
- Know about homoestasis
- Know about the role of hormones in controlling body processes
11
Introduction to Sociology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about sociological topics
- Know about key theories in the study of sociology
- Be able to carry out sociological research
12
Investigating a Career
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to research and assess a career option in relation to self
- Know about the impact of topical issues on work sectors
- Know about issues relating to standards or regulations in a career sector
13
Physiology and Exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and function of the skeleton and muscle tissue
- Understand the structure and function of the respiratory system
- Understand the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
- Understand the long term adaptations of the body to exercise
14
Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know psychological terminology
- Know about the role of ethics within psychological research
- Know about psychological methods of investigation
15
Psychopathology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about classification of mental illness
- Understand a psychopathological spectrum
- Know about attitudes toward specific psychopathological disorders
16
Research Methods in Sociology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about using theoretical approaches in sociology
- Know about research methods
- Understand ethical research
- Be able to appreciate the use of secondary data in sociological research
17
Skeleton and Muscles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the role of the human skeletal system
- Understand the role of the human muscular system
- Understand the importance of maintaining the health of the muscular and skeletal systems
18
Social Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about alternative approaches to social psychology
- Understand social psychological theory in relation to self
- Understand social psychological theory in relation to groups
- Know about research methods used in social psychology
19
The Cardiovascular System
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and function of the heart and circulatory system
- Understand the structure and transport function of blood
- Know about the causes and effects of heart disease and stroke
20
The Sociology of Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand differing definitions of the concept of health
- Be able to appreciate competing sociological approaches to the concept of mental illness
- Understand sociological views on the role of medical professionals
21
Understanding Mental Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term ‘Mental Health’
- Know about methods for treating and/or controlling mental illness
- Know about aggressive behaviour
- Know about the role of therapeutic communication skills in ‘Mental Health’
- Know about the roles and functions of agencies and individuals providing care services for people who are mentally ill
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2247/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2017