Common Health Conditions

Course description

Strengthening awareness of the signs, symptoms and treatments available for common health conditions.

In the UK today there is an ever growing number of people living with a common health condition. These conditions have varying effects upon those unlucky enough to develop them and all require continual management in order to minimise the impact they have on an individual’s day–to–day life.

Ideal for anyone currently working in or seeking a career in the health sector, this qualification will ensure positive development in strengthening awareness of the many signs, symptoms and treatments available for a variety of common health conditions. These conditions include; cardiovascular disease, arthritis and physical disability. Learners will also discover how to care for individuals and enable them to manage, monitor and control their condition effectively.

This qualification is ideal for anyone already working in, or intending to work in, the healthcare sector. It is also suitable for anyone who wishes to further understand a variety of common health conditions they may encounter among people in their care.

Carrying out this course demonstrates a willingness to understand how to care for individuals who are living with the effects of common health conditions. This course is split into manageable units, each which require to be successfully completed to achieve the qualification. Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. Access to the course is provided online with a personal tutor allocated to provide relevant support.

As this course is provided online, students will require access to IT equipment and internet access to complete the course.

Learning outcome

Progression:

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.

On successful completion of this course, you may wish to progress to one of the following courses: