Level 2 Certificate
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Diabetes
This qualification is designed for a wide range of learners who wish to gain an understanding of the care and management of diabetes.
Fully-funded via the UK Government in the form of the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
Overview of Diabetes
Qualification aims
This qualification aims to:
- Provide an understanding of the different types of diabetes and how they can occur
- Develop awareness of how the onset of Type 2 diabetes can be delayed with lifestyle changes
- Develop understanding of diabetes diagnosis and initial care
- Develop understanding of ongoing care and treatment of diabetes to control blood sugar levels.
There is an emerging global epidemic of diabetes
In the UK alone, 3.2 million people are diagnosed with the disease and an estimated 630,000 people have the condition but don’t know it.
It is believed that deaths from diabetes will rise by more than 50% in the next ten years. Simple lifestyle measures can be effective in preventing or delaying the onset of this chronic, debilitating and often deadly disease.
Course units
To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate, learners are required to successfully complete 4 mandatory units:
Understand diabetes
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand how glucose and insulin function in the body, how different types of diabetes occur and the risk factors associated with Type 2 diabetes.
Prevention and early intervention of Type 2 diabetes
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand how the onset of Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed through lifestyle changes.
Understand the initial care of diabetes
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand how a diagnosis of diabetes can impact on an individual and how the condition can be managed and monitored.
Understand the treatment and management of diabetes
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the on-going care and treatment recommended to control blood glucose levels and prevent complications for people with diabetes.
Get certified
Gain a nationally recognised level 2 accredited certificate.
Qualification benefits
Develop your skills
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Launch or advance your career
Build up enough knowledge, skills and confidence to transition into a new career.
Improve your CV
Level 2 qualifications are nationally recognised and accredited, giving you the foundations to improve your job prospects.
Eligibility
Location
Been in the UK or EU for three years for purposes other than study.
Age
19+ at the start of the academic year.
Qualifications
- Not on an apprenticeship.
- Not completed any part of the course before.
- 19-23-year-olds must have a level 2 or higher prior to attainment.
3 simple steps to enrolment
Step 1
Create an account with us via the short form below
On submission, you will be directed to your secure application form…
Step 2
Complete your funded course application form
Select Continue without an account to start your application.
On submission, you will be taken to your Skills Network user area…
Within 24 hours you will get an email/call to start the course.
Step 3
Complete Unit 1 to secure your place
On completion, you will be fully enrolled and can complete your free course…
Step 1 - Create an account
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