Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses
Course Code: CUCCI
Level: 2
Subject area: Childcare, Health & Social Care
Awarding body: NCFE
Qualification: Certificate
Course type: Part-time
Time of Day: Flexible
Duration: Distance learning (you will have 12 weeks to complete the course from the date of enrolment)
When you'll study: Distance learning (learn at a time and pace to suit you from the comfort of your own home or workplace)
The purpose of this qualification is to increase your knowledge and understanding of common childhood illnesses to enable you to support the development and wellbeing of infants and children you support/care for.
You will study the following units:
- unit 01 – understand how to provide a safe and healthy environment for babies and young children
- unit 02 – understand common childhood illnesses
- unit 03 – understand health emergencies and specific health conditions in an early years setting.
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
This qualification is internally assessed using a range of methods.
You may progress onto a range of other health and social care distance learning courses at the College.
Fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2021/22 (August 2021 – July 2022). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2022/23.
If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course. (Please note: this does not apply to Foundation Degrees or Access to Higher Education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding.)