Cancer Support Level 2
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* Fee remission may be available for this course, visit Fees and Funding for further information
Develop the knowledge and understanding needed to support people affected by cancer and take a positive step towards a career in care or support services.
This qualification is designed to help you build knowledge and understanding to support your work within adult health and social care settings. It is particularly suitable if you want to specialise in cancer support or develop your employment and progression opportunities within care services.
The course is also valuable if you provide informal care or support to someone living with cancer, helping you better understand their needs and the support available to them.
Studying online gives you the flexibility to learn at a time and pace that suits your work or home commitments, while still receiving structured tutor support.
What you’ll cover:
- Cancer awareness
- Introduction to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer
- Introduction to cancer care and support
- Introduction to end of life and bereavement care
For each unit, you will complete a set of knowledge-based questions as part of the formal assessment. Your tutor will provide feedback after each unit. All assessments must be completed and passed to achieve the qualification.
Entry Requirements
Level 1 or equivalent English language qualification required.
Information
All learning materials are provided online. You will need access to a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection.
Studying a Craven College distance learning course is a great way to gain a FREE accredited qualification* in your spare time.
After completing an induction, you will receive all the learning materials you need and benefit from ongoing support and guidance from experienced professional tutors. This flexible learning option is ideal if you have a busy work or home life and want to study where and when it suits you.
Further Study
On completion of this course, you may progress to:
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
- Employment or voluntary opportunities in a range of care settings and organisations
This course provides a strong foundation for further study and progression within health, social care and support roles.
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
