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Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

first aid training at EKC Broadstairs college

Course overview


Begin a rewarding career in the healthcare sector with our Level 2 Health and
Social Care course. This beginner-friendly course requires no previous
experience and builds essential knowledge in health and social care,
communication, safeguarding, and patient care.


You’ll gain the skills and confidence to progress into a Level 3 course,
apprenticeship or entry-level role in care homes, hospitals, nurseries, and
community care settings.


Start your journey today with a recognised qualification that opens doors
across the UK health and social care sector.


This course is suitable for students who have achieved a 4/C grade or higher
in English and Maths.

Course information

Develop an understanding of the skills needed when working with people in health and social care environments. During this course, you will learn:

  • Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
  • The role and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner in relation to safeguarding individuals
  • First aid
  • Manual handling
  • Nutrition

You can look forward to working in our clinical ward and our domestic home teaching environment.

Throughout the course you are expected to learn how to work within a team, and independently.