This qualification is applicable for everyone, but is especially appropriate: in the workplace setting as an introduction to health awareness; in the health and social care sector, including for those preparing for careers in these sectors or as a foundation for those in support roles to professionals; in education; in public services; and within corporate settings. It would also be appropriate as part of health and lifestyle education for young people, through schools and colleges, and for those starting out in independent living.
Candidates will learn:
- The importance and benefits to public health of promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace and community settings.
- The factors that facilitate and create barriers to health improvement.
- The principles of behaviour change and maintenance and of how to apply them in helping people to make changes.
- The responsibilities associated with handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Methods that may be used to evaluate a programme to promote healthier lifestyles.
Structure
The Level 2 Award in Understanding Health Improvement is a single unit qualification. All outcomes are assessed.
Total guided learning hours
The Level 2 Award in Understanding Health Improvement is a single unit qualification. All outcomes are assessed.
Prerequisites
There are no pre-course entry requirements. It is recommended that candidates for this Award have good oral communication skills, basic standards of literacy and numeracy and an ability to relate to people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Examination entry requirements
Candidates must have attained the knowledge outcomes detailed above, prior to taking the examination.
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