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Level 2 Health and Social Care

Health and social care student working

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 course is suitable for students who have achieved a 4/C grade or higher
in English and 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
  • Equality, diversity and rights
  • Safeguarding and protection

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