Understanding Cancer Support | Level 2

This course is great for anyone working in health and social care, and will also be useful if you care for someone living with cancer.

Course Overview

A cancer 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.

If you work in the Health and Social Care sector, this course will help you understand the vital impact of living with cancer long-term and, the best way to provide support and knowledge about accessing the right levels of care and services for people who need it the most.

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Is This Course Free?

This course is funded by the government's Adult Education Budget, which means you may be able to study for free. Eligibility criteria for funding can be found below. If you are not eligible for funding, you can still purchase the course by clicking the 'Buy Now' button above.

Fully Accredited Course

This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a leading educational charity with over 170 years experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.

Progression Opportunities

This course would be important for job roles such as: Occupational Therapy Support Worker (£20,329 to £24,881) Social Work Assistant (£12,500 to £25,000) Healthcare Assistant (£18,545 to £24,880)

How Long is the Course?

The duration of this course is seven weeks. We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.

What will I learn?

Our Understanding Cancer Support course aims to build your awareness and understanding of cancer and how you can offer support to patients. You will study four units:

Cancer awareness
Diagnosis and treatment of cancer
Cancer care and support
End of life bereavement care

This course is designed for people working in a health and social care role, however people who care for someone with cancer may also find the course beneficial.

Eligibility Criteria

This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:

You must currently live in England
You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
You must be over the age of 19
You must not be on an apprenticeship

There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.

>200 known types of cancer exist

1 in 2 people will have a form of cancer in their lifetime

200-1000 cancerous cells are produced daily

Many cancers can be effectively treated with early detection

Studying made simple!

We don't like to make things more complicated than they need to be... Our courses are designed to be flexible around your work and family life.

Step 1

Submit your enrolment form

You'll get instant access to begin your course

Step 2

We'll start processing your funding application

A tutor will be assigned to support you through your course, they can be contacted via phone, text or email

Step 3

You'll receive text reminders when your work is due

Your work will be marked by your Tutor and returned to you within 7 days.

Step 4

Submit your work

Once you've finished your course, we'll apply for your certificate. This will be posted to your home address within 6 months of completing your course.

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