Level 2 Understanding Cancer Support Certificate

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Level 2 Understanding Cancer Support Certificate

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Level 2 Understanding Cancer Support Certificate

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Level 2 Understanding Cancer Support Certificate

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Course Introduction

One in two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. For many people, diagnosis can be a daunting and overwhelming time. It's important that people can access the right levels of care and services when they need it most. As cancer treatments are improved and more people survive cancer, it's vital to understand the impact of living with cancer long-term and the best way to provide support.

The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Cancer Support aims to provide learners with the knowledge necessary for their work in the adult health and social care sectors, particularly those wanting to specialise in the area or develop employment/progression opportunities. It may also be useful for those providing informal care to those living with cancer.

Course Content

This qualification aims to:

Focus on the study of cancer support in the health and social care sector
Offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
What cancer is, its diagnosis and treatment
The support needs of people living with cancer

There are 4 mandatory units to complete this course:

Unit 1 - Cancer awareness

In this unit, the learner will gain knowledge of the different categories and types of cancer and its prevalence in the UK. The learner will also understand how the approach to cancer care has changed over time.

Unit 2 - Introduction to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer

In this unit, the learner will gain knowledge of the detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The learner will also understand the impact of being diagnosed with cancer has on an individual, family and friends.

Unit 3 - Introduction to cancer care and support

In this unit, the learner will gain knowledge and understanding of how family members and others support individuals with cancer care. The learner will also understand how coping strategies and self-management can help support emotional and mental wellbeing.

Unit 4 - Introduction to end-of-life and bereavement care

In this unit, the learner will gain knowledge of end-of-life and bereavement care and what factors can affect an individual’s views on death and dying. The learner will also understand the process of loss and the stages of grief.

Entry Requirement

To complete this distance learning course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:

Are a resident of the EEU (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years
Will be undertaking your learning within England
Are aged 19 or above
There are no formal entry requirements for this course but you will need to have a good standard of English and maths

Assessment

Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study.
We recommended allowing a minimum of 5 to 6 hours per week to study this course in your own time.
You will be given submission dates for each unit to help you stay on track and complete within the allocated timeframe of 6 months.
This course is delivered through online assessments and online learning materials.
You are required to study the learning materials online and then answer the knowledge-based assessments confirming your understanding of the topics.
We encourage learners to reflect on their own experiences, work-based or personal and include these within their answers where relevant and suitable.
This is a level 2 qualification, answers should be formed in paragraphs and learners will be required to write in detail, using structured sentences demonstrating knowledge.

Where does this course lead to

Learners who earn this qualification may progress to other childcare courses:

Level 2 End of Life Care
Level 2 Counselling Skills

Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care
Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care • Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End-of-Life Care
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory

How to Enrol

To find out more information please email distance.learning@bcot.ac.uk quoting the course reference, or to enrol now click the button below and complete an application.