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Level 2 Certificate in Personal Care Needs

The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Personal Care Needs is to give learners specialist knowledge to support their work within the social care and healthcare sectors.

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Health
Adult and Community
Location:
Full Time or Part Time: PT
Level: 2
Number Of Years: 1
Interview Required?: N
Weeks: 4
Hours: 3.00
Start: Flexible
Tuition: £1092
The Roundhouse

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/level-2-certificate-in-personal-care-needs
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Course Information for Students

The course is aimed at learners who are working within the health and social care sector and are looking to gain specialist knowledge and understanding of personal care needs.

There are no specific entry requirements but applicants need to be aged 19 or over.

You will cover the following topics:

  • Understand Person-Centred Care 
  • Understand How to Support Personal Hygiene 
  • Understand Foot Care for Individuals 
  • Understand How to Support Individuals to Maintain Oral Health 
  • Understand Pressure Area Care 
  • Understand Sepsis 

You will learn remotely and will be supported by your tutor.

There are no specific requirements.

You will produce a portfolio of evidence and will be assessed by your tutor.

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the:

  • Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care
  • Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk

Course Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering the curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

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Course Information Last Updated On: December 12, 2025 7:28 am