This short online course will equip learners with a basic understanding of common childhood illnesses, including how to provide a safe and healthy environment for babies and young children, how to recognise when a baby or child is unwell, and how to manage acute and chronic health conditions in an early years setting. The course is ideal for anyone currently working with children (either as a nanny or in an early years setting) or for those looking to work with children in the future. It is also suitable for current or future parents looking to gain more information relating to common illnesses in children.
Courses
Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses
When & Where
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25 April 2025 - 4 July 2025 ( 15 hours, 10 weeks )
- Afternoon, Friday
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View course timetable
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Online
Quick Facts
- Availability Late starts accepted
- Tutor Suzzanne Warwick-Barron
- Course Code K24ESWD05A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- understand the common causes of childhood illnesses
- recognise signs and symptoms of the common childhood illnesses
- understand key features of a safe and healthy environment for babies and young children
- understand methods of transmission of common childhood illnesses
- describe the purpose of immunisation
- Describe record-keeping procedures involved in caring for an unwell child in an early-years setting
Cost
Full fee
£125
Concession fee
£95
Class format and activities
This class will take place online vis MS Teams. You will require access to a computer with internet access and a quiet place to study. You will learn via lecture, discussion and group work. Your success on the course will be assessed via your progress against the objectives above. In order to ensure you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular constructive and supportive feedback from your tutor. The tutor will also set assessment activities involving student exchange of ideas and student self-assessment for all students.
Entry requirements
Open to all - no prior knowledge necessary.
What you need to know before you enrol
For more information contact science.enquiries@morleycollege.ac.uk
What you need
A pen and paper for taking notes. You will need a computer/laptop to get online and reliable WiFi.
What you can do next
Complete a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses.
