TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Illnesses Affecting Children

About this TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Illnesses Affecting Children

This TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Illnesses Affecting Children course is designed for people already working with children aged 0-5 years or those looking to begin a career in childcare. It covers the various different illnesses which are common to babies and children in their early stages of life including how to spot symptoms and help to remedy any negative affects. Split into multiple units, this Childhood Illnesses course is perfect to improve your understanding of how illnesses develop and display themselves in young children.

Study Time:	138 hours
Enrolment length:	12 months
Course Format:	Online
Entry Requirements:	None specific

Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Illnesses Affecting Children certificate and an OLC Certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees. This qualification is suitable for a range of different career paths in settings such as:

• Early years practitioner
• Teaching assistant
• Teachers

Qualification

To gain the full TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Illnesses Affecting Children certification you will need to submit and pass all of the tutor marked assignments and practical assessments. There are 4 written assignments in the course. There is no need to purchase any textbooks as we provide all of the lessons and materials required to learn the syllabus. There is no formal exam and the certification fee is included in the course fees.

For further information, go to: www.tquk.org/ Qualification Code 603/3884/2.

See the TQUK Qualification summary for this course here

TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Illnesses Affecting Children Course Content

The TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Illnesses Affecting Children course assesses the following units:

Unit 1 – Principles of safe and healthy environments for babies and young children

In this unit, you will develop your understanding of the types of infections and how they differ. The unit will then discuss what conditions bacteria require to grow and where these conditions may be easily created. You will then cover how infections are transmitted and the difference between direct and indirect transmission.

The unit will then explain improvements that can be made in hygiene practice, such as personal hygiene, cleaning procedures and environmental interventions. You will explore effective handwashing routines and techniques and how you can facilitate children using effective handwashing practices.

The unit will outline how to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to reduce the spread of infection. You will then learn about the proper procedures for handling and disposing of waste, including waste which contains bodily fluids. Finally, the unit will outline the safe process of sterilising feeding equipment and preparing formula feeds for babies up to 12 months old.

Unit 2 – Understanding health emergencies and health conditions in early years settings

During this unit, you will develop your understanding of the potential accidents and health conditions in early years settings. You will also learn your role in managing accidents, health conditions and allergies. To begin, we will explore the five most common causes of unintentional harm that may occur in early years settings. We will then discuss how early years practitioners should deal with some of the most common accidents that can occur. This will include managing bruising to the head, minor burns or scalds and choking.

You will then explore how acute and chronic health conditions may be managed in early years settings. The unit will describe acute and chronic health conditions and the relationships between the two. We will discuss your role concerning caring for and managing babies and young children with asthma, epilepsy, eczema and diabetes. We will expand this knowledge and explore how to recognise and treat acute complications of these chronic conditions. We will also cover how you can facilitate young children in managing their own health conditions, including working in partnership with parents, carers and health professionals to manage their chronic health conditions.

Finally, you will learn about food intolerances and common allergies in childcare. The unit will describe common symptoms of allergic reactions and how these should be treated to avoid harm.

Unit 3 – Policies and procedures relating to safe and healthy environments for babies and young children

During this unit, you will gain an understanding of how legislation informs the provision of a safe and healthy early years environment. The unit will also explore how policies and procedures in early years settings support a safe and healthy environment, including policies that protect children with known allergies. We will discuss the policies that inform the proper recording of healthcare treatment.

The unit will then focus on the statutory guidance that must be followed in early years settings and how this guidance relates to serious accidents and notifiable diseases. You will then learn how accidents in early years should be recorded and reported to comply with statutory guidance.

You will also learn the importance of health initiatives for babies, young children and their families.

Unit 4 – Knowledge of common childhood illnesses

In this final unit, we will explore common childhood illnesses at the early years stage. The unit will describe the signs and symptoms of an unwell baby or child. You will learn common signs of mild illness in babies and young children and signs that they are seriously unwell. We will then discuss some common childhood illnesses and cover the symptoms and causes of each of these illnesses.

The unit will then outline some of the sources of information available to gain information and support regarding common childhood illnesses. You will then develop your knowledge regarding the needs of a baby or young child while they are not feeling well and how you can meet these needs as an early years practitioner.

Online study and instant enrolment

All of our students are given access to our Online Campus through their own personal login and password. As soon as you complete your enrolment, you would have immediate access to your account which allows you to make a start working through the lessons. Tackle your assignments as your own pace and contact your tutor to access any help and support you need. The course itself is set out in a very simple layout, making it easy to work through the topics and complete your assessments.

Our Online Campus includes:

• Instant enrolment – access everything on your course from the moment you enrol.
• Personal account logins – login any time, 24/7.
• Full support throughout – message your tutor, use our online chat or give us a call.
• Online assignment submissions – upload work online from the comfort of home.
• Self-led learning – study at your own pace so you can pass much faster.
• Safe e-portfolio system – store all of your work in your account.
• Progression tracking – easily see what assignments you have left to complete.
• Details help centre – get instructions and guidance every step of the way.
• Unlimited attempts – submit as many attempts at your assignments as you need.

Unlimited assessment submissions

All of the assessments for this course are completed through our Online Campus. You can attempt each one as many times as needed to ensure you pass. After every attempt, your tutor will provide detailed feedback and tips on how you can improve going forward. Quickly see your progress during your studies by checking your progress bar and seeing the remaining assessments you need to complete.

Get full tutor support

Throughout your enrolment with the Online Learning College, you can access support at any time you need. All students are assigned a personal tutor who will mark all of your work and provide detailed feedback after every submission. Your tutor will be an industry expert with a full knowledge of the course content and will be able to help you at any point along your learning journey. One of the best tools at your disposal is your tutor – you can ask as many questions of them as you wish to and they will be happy to help at any time.

We also have a brilliant support team on hand and available through email, online chat and over the phone. This team is there to help with any questions which are more generic, such as providing support in submitting work through your account or getting your certificate when you have completed your course. We pride ourselves on ensuring the support you receive is the best in the business – help and guidance is fast and detailed every time you contact a member of the team.

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass 4 written assignments. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace, but you have access to the course on the Campus for 12 months from your enrollment date. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60. As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!