NCFE
Level 2
QN: 601/4306/X
Curriculum Active
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 328 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
328 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Arthritis Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what arthritis is
- Understand the treatment options and support services that are available to individuals with arthritis
- Understand the experience of living with arthritis and strategies for managing the condition
2
Dementia Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what dementia is.
- Understand key features of the theoretical models of dementia.
- Know the most common types of dementia and their causes.
- Understand factors relating to an individual’s experience of dementia.
3
Diabetes Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by diabetes.
- Know risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.
- Know the treatment and management options for individuals with diabetes.
- Know how to respond to hypoglycaemia.
- Know how to respond to hyperglycaemia.
- Know the links between diabetes and other conditions.
4
Introductory awareness of sensory loss
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors that impact on an individual with sensory loss and steps that can be taken to overcome these
- Understand the importance of effective communication for individuals with sensory loss
- Know the main causes and conditions of sensory loss
- Know how to recognise when an individual may be experiencing sight and / or hearing loss
- Know how to report concerns about sensory loss
5
Parkinson's Disease Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what Parkinson's disease is
- Understand the treatment options and support services that are available to individuals with Parkinson's disease
- Understand the experience of living with Parkinson's disease and strategies for managing the condition
6
Stroke Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what a stroke is.
- Know how to recognise stroke.
- Understand the management of risk factors for stroke.
- Understand the importance of emergency response and treatment for stroke.
- Understand the management of stroke.
7
Understand cardiovascular disease
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the key components of the cardiovascular system
- Know the most common forms of cardiovascular disease and their causes
- Know the social and personal effects of cardiovascular disease
- Understand the treatment and management of cardiovascular disease
8
Understand how to contribute to monitoring the health of individuals affected by health conditions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand monitoring of the health of individuals affected by health conditions
- Understand how to carry out observations of the health of individuals affected by health conditons
- Know how to record and report on observations
- Understand how to respond to changes in an individual's condition
9
Understand Physical Disability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of differentiating between the individual and the disability
- Understand the concept of physical disability
- Understand how the challenges of living with a physical disability can be addressed
- Understand the importance of independence and inclusion for the individual with physical disability
10
Understand respiratory disease
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the key components of the respiratory system
- Know the most common forms of respiratory disease and their causes
- Know the social and personal effects of respiratory disease
- Understand the treatment and management of respiratory disease
11
Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities
- Understand the nature and characteristics of learning disability
- Understand the historical context of learning disability
- Understand the basic principles and practice of advocacy, empowerment and active participation in relation to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and their families
- Understand how views and attitudes impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and their family carers
- Know how to promote communication with individuals with learning disabilities
12
Understand the impact of Acquired Brain Injury on individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Acquired Brain Injury
- Understand the impact of an Acquired Brain Injury on the individual
- Understand the specialist communication needs of an individual with Acquired Brain Injury
- Understand the impact that personality changes can have on an individual and those providing support
- Understand the impact of challenging behaviour
13
Understanding Mental Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by mental health and mental ill-health
- Understand how mental health care has changed over time
- Understand the social context of mental illness
- Understand the legal context of mental illness
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4306/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2014