This course consists of four mandatory units, all of which you will need to complete to gain the full qualification:

• Unit 1: Understand Diabetes
• Unit 2: Prevention and Early Intervention of Type 2 Diabetes
• Unit 3: Understand Initial Care Diabetes
• Unit 4: Understand Treatment and Management of Diabetes

There are no specific prior learning requirements to take this course, but you may find it helpful if you’ve already achieved a level 1 qualification within the health and social care area.

To complete this distance learning course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:

• Are a resident of the EEU (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years
• Will be undertaking your learning within England
• Are aged 19 or above
• There are no formal entry requirements for this course but you will find it helpful to have a good standard of English and maths
  

• Studying via Distance Learning means you can choose when and where you study.  
• We recommended allowing a minimum of 3 to 4 hours per week to study this course in your own time.
• You will be given submission dates for each unit to help you stay on track and complete it within the allocated timeframe.

• Nationally Recognised Accredited PDF Certificate
• Digital certificate - Included
• Nationally Recognised Accredited Hard Copy Certificate
• A physical, high-quality copy of your certificate will be printed and mailed to you for only £35.00

Successful completion will help support several job roles within the health and social care sector as you may be working with people who have diabetes, or may be at risk of developing diabetes, in your day-to-day role, for example:

• Healthcare Support Service Worker
• Clinical Healthcare Support Worker
• Nursing Assistant
• Health Education/Health Promotion Worker
• Healthcare Assistants/Support Workers in community and primary care environments
• Personal Assistants are employed directly by the individuals they support or their families

You could also progress to the following apprenticeships:

• Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care
• Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health (Clinical Healthcare Support)
• Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health (Healthcare Support Services)