Course overview
The purpose of this qualification is to increase learners’ knowledge and understanding of common childhood illnesses to enable them to support the development and wellbeing of infants and children they support/care for.
This qualification covers:
Understand how to Provide a Safe and Healthy Environment for Babies and Young Children.
Understand Common Childhood Illnesses.
Understand Health Emergencies and Specific Health Conditions in an Early Years Setting.
Course information
Assessment involves completion of relevant work booklets or online units which are completed as distance learning and submitted to the college.
Upon completion of the course, students can apply for other distance learning programmes, use as APL for QCF qualifications where appropriate and use their newly acquired knowledge in practice.
A willingness to learn about how to enable the development of children aged 0-5 years.
Module text books are provided with all learning materials included for your directed study.
