Understanding Nutrition & Health – Level 2 – Online Course
Obesity is a growing problem in the UK, with many doctors believing it to be at ‘epidemic’ proportions. Insufficient nutrition can lead to a variety of health-threatening conditions; on this course you will understand the benefits of a balanced diet and the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease.
Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition – Level 2 – Online Course
Poor diet and lack of exercise are recognised as some of the major contributors to ill health. Regular exercise and a balanced diet help to reduce stress, improve sleep, reduce the risk of illness and increase life quality. This cxourse gives you a good understanding of diets, the role of nutrition in exercise and personal […]
Children and Young People’s Mental Health – Level 2 – Online Course
Mental health problems impact around 1 in 10 children and young people. These issues include depression, anxiety and conduct disorder and can often be a direct response to occurrences in their lives. Emotional wellbeing is just as important as a child’s mental health, and this course helps those working with children and young people to […]
Understanding Autism – Level 2 – Online Course
Autism is a spectrum condition that affects how a person communicates with others and how they interpret the world around them. There are around 700,000 people in the UK with autism – more than 1 in every 100. Having a clear understanding of the misconceptions, diagnoses and support surrounding autism are just some of the […]
Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties – Level 2 – Online Course
Having a learning difficulty means that people find it harder to learn certain skills. As this affects around 15% of people, it is important for those working in healthcare, social care and education to have knowledge of different specific learning difficulties such as ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia.
Safe Handing of Medication – Level 2 – Online Course
Modern medicines are powerful substances which have beneficial effects for millions of people worldwide. However, inappropriate use or handling of these substances can have severe consequences, including death. Having good up-to-date knowledge of the safe handling of medicines is essential for anyone working with medication.
Principles of Dementia Care – Level 2 – Online Course
Dementia affects around 820,000 people in the UK. This figure is likely to rise to one million by 2025 and two million by 2051. It is one of the main causes of disability in later life and with research being desperately underfunded, it costs the UK over £26 billion a year. This course is all […]