Distance Learning - Cancer Support Certificate L2 (24/25)

Course Overview

Cancer is a topic which sadly touches a great number of peoples' lives. This means that there are many people for whom an understanding of cancer support is relevant. The course will help learners form an understanding of the cancer journey from diagnosis onwards so that they can know how this affects both carers and the diagnosed. We would recommend this course to learners who are interested in working in the care sector and to individuals who wish to learn how to best support a loved one.

Learners start and complete our distance learning courses every day, all year, so there is no need to wait until term begins. The courses are designed to be ready when you are, so you can fit it into your schedule.

Study takes place in an online virtual learning environment (VLE) where you can study at any time and at your own pace. We ask that learners complete their courses within the given timeframe and that as a broad average most courses can take approximately 6-8 hours per week to complete. However, timeframes are flexible on a person-by-person basis should any learners require reasonable adjustments or other additional support.


What topics are covered?

  • Cancer Awareness
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer
  • Cancer Care and Support
  • End of Life and Bereavement Care

Success Story

  • "Working online is so good when unable to get out much. The tutors are always on hand should you need them for anything. The feedback is very helpful."
  • "It was a really helpful course and I enjoyed doing it. It has helped me to implement some changes at work to help our team."
  • "My tutor was excellent with prompt feedback, responses and suggestions. I would love to do another course with Bath College"

Course Details

Course Type: Part Time Qualification
Campus: Distance Learning (Online)
Duration: 24 weeks
Age Group: 19+

Certificate in Understanding Cancer Support L2

Code

S22CAS2/RRF1A

Duration

24 weeks

Price
19+ Fully Funded

£0.00

19+ Co-Funded

£0.00

Non-Funded

£1,134.00


Frequently asked questions

Cancer is a topic which sadly touches a great number of peoples' lives. This means that there are many people for whom an understanding of cancer support is relevant. The course will help learners form an understanding of the cancer journey from diagnosis onwards so that they can know how this affects both carers and the diagnosed. We would recommend this course to learners who are interested in working in the care sector and to individuals who wish to learn how to best support a loved one.

Learners start and complete our distance learning courses every day, all year, so there is no need to wait until term begins. The courses are designed to be ready when you are, so you can fit it into your schedule.

Study takes place in an online virtual learning environment (VLE) where you can study at any time and at your own pace. We ask that learners complete their courses within the given timeframe and that as a broad average most courses can take approximately 6-8 hours per week to complete. However, timeframes are flexible on a person-by-person basis should any learners require reasonable adjustments or other additional support.

Learners are paired with an experienced assessor and they submit work and are assessed online using the virtual learning environment e-Assessor Pro. Learners are given detailed feedback on their work by their assessors. Any reasonable adjustments to assessment arrangements are made on a person-by-person basis.

The learner must independently wish to enrol onto the course The funding is provided through AEB (Adult Education Budget).

Our courses have set durations however we are sympathetic with learners who have busy lifestyles and other demands on their time. As a general average we recommend that learners spend approximately 6-8 hours learning time per week. This can include interacting with learning content, completing assessments and other learning such as secondary reading, research or receiving learning support. Any learner who has concerns with the time commitment should contact us to discuss ways we can support them.

Remote distance learners are afforded access to every kind of support available to on campus learners. This includes welfare support and additional learning support. We have a dedicated Learning Support coordinator who can offer one-to-one support to learners. This can be for a myriad of reasons, ranging from disability, learning difficulties, or just needing some help after being out of education for a long time. There is no need to have a formal diagnosis of any condition to access this support.

Our distance learning courses are planned to meet both local and national skills needs. These courses are ideal as additional development for professionals, or as introductions to topics and issues which are relevant to finding work or further training. Distance learning students are able to access careers advice via the college's Student Services team. several of our courses complement each other and learners are able to study up to three courses each academic year (1st August-31st July).

  • Learners must live in England
  • Learners must not live in a  local combined authority, apart from West of England Combined Authority (WECA)
  • Learners must have lived in the European Economic area or the UK for at least
    the last three years
  • Non-UK nationals will be asked to supply evidence of their immigration status
  • Learners aged 19-23 must already hold a either a full level 2 qualification, or 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above