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

• Unit 1: Understand diabetes

Explore the varying functions of glucose and insulin in the blood, the different forms and causes of diabetes, as well as the risk factors associated with each type.

• Unit 2: Prevention and early intervention of type 2 diabetes

Examine the prevention and early intervention of type 2 diabetes, paying attention to how the condition can be delayed, or even prevented, through healthy lifestyle changes.

• Unit 3: Understand the initial care of diabetes

Investigate how Diabetes can be managed and monitored. As well as considering the mental and physical impact that diabetes diagnosis can have on an individual.

• Unit 4: Understand treatment and management of diabetes

Develop an understanding of the ongoing care and treatment recommended to control blood glucose levels and identify how best to prevent and detect complications in people with 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 need 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 5 to 6 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 within the allocated timeframe of 6 months.  
• This course is delivered through online assessments and online learning materials.
• You are required to study the learning materials online and then answer the knowledge-based assessments confirming your understanding of the topics.
• We encourage learners to reflect on their own experiences, work-based or personal and include these within their answers where relevant and suitable.
• This is a level 2 qualification, answers should be formed in paragraphs and learners will be required to write in detail, using structured sentences demonstrating knowledge.

• 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)