Understanding Technology Enabled Care | Level 2

In this fast-moving world, technology plays a huge part in daily life. The care sector is no different. This qualification helps you understand the positive impact technology can have on people and the improvements it can make to their quality of life.

Course Overview

Technology Enabled Care (TEC) is playing an increasing role in health and social care, with over 1.7 million vulnerable people relying on TEC to support independence in their own homes.

You will learn about different types of TEC available and how they can support people's independence and well-being.

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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: Senior Care Worker (£17,000 to £27,000) Care Escort (Variable Pay) Ambulance Care Assistant (£18,545 to £21,776)

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?

This course is made up of 4 units:

Introduction to technology enabled care that can be used to help support an individual's quality of life
Understanding a person-centred approach to technology enabled care that can support independence, health and well-being
Understanding roles and responsibilities in relation to technology enabled care
Introduction to legislation, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements relating to technology enabled care.

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.

>28m people now have the NHS App in their pocket

NHS trusts each have an electronic patient record

500k people are planned to be given long-term technological health assistance

£32bn funding to support electronic patient records within all NHS trusts.

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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