What is it?

The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of how social and medical advances have led to improvement in public health.

Learners will be provided with an understanding of how, at an individual level, lifestyle choices and behaviours can have a positive and negative effect on health. They will be able to use this understanding to identify changes to their own lifestyle in order to improve their health.

 

Who is it for?

This qualification is appropriate for everyone and particularly applicable:

  • In the workplace setting as an introduction to health awareness
  • In the health and social care sector, including for those preparing for careers in these sectors
  • As a foundation for those in support roles to professionals in education, public service and corporate settings
  • As part of health and lifestyle education for young people, through schools and colleges, and for those starting out in independent living
How do I apply?

For learners: see below for your nearest centre. Centres are listed alphabetically - to find the centre nearest to you, please use the location finder.

For current centres: if you are interested in delivering this qualification, please visit the Centre Area and register your interest. 

How do I become an RSPH-approved centre?
If you’re planning to deliver one of our qualifications, you will need to become a RSPH registered centre.

To become an approved centre and to gain qualification approval, please visit our Become a centre page.

Centres offering this qualification

26 centres offering this qualification

All distance

Antrim Regional Office, 4A Steeple Road, Antrim, BT41 1AF
Tel: 028 9442 5348, Fax: 028 9442 5345

18 Haymarket Street, Bury, BL9 0AQ
Tel: 0161 253 5772, Email: [email protected], Website: http://www.bury.gov.uk/adultlearning

14 Garrity House, Miners Way, Aylesham, Canterbury, CT3 3BF
Tel: 01227831840 , Email: [email protected], Website: http://www.amactraining.co.uk

Aspire House, Rear of Front Street, Chester Le Street, Co. Durham, DH3 3AW
Tel: 0191 3891504 , Email: [email protected]

Summerfield Centre, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4EJ
Tel: 0121 454 9133, Email: [email protected], Website: http://www.ebcf.org.uk

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RSPH Level 1 Award in Health Awareness

22 centre(s) offering this qualification

Ofqual reference number: 601/8308/1