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Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

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Course overview


Begin a rewarding career in the healthcare sector with our Level 2 Health and
Social Care course. This beginner-friendly course requires no previous
experience and builds essential knowledge in health and social care,
communication, safeguarding, and patient care.


You’ll gain the skills and confidence to progress into a Level 3 course,
apprenticeship or entry-level role in care homes, hospitals, nurseries, and
community care settings.


Start your journey today with a recognised qualification that opens doors
across the UK health and social care sector.


This two-year programme provides additional time to achieve a qualification
in English and/or Maths.

Course information

Develop an understanding of the skills needed when working with people in health and social care environments. During this course, you will learn:

  • Human life span development
  • Health and Social Care values
  • Equality and diversity
  • Anatomy and Care of disorders

Throughout the course you are expected to learn how to work within a team, and independently.