School Leaver (Full-Time)
Care and Management of Diabetes - Level 2
The Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes is ideal for both individuals interested in developing their understanding of diabetes, as well as those working in the health or social care sector who are looking to gain a recognised qualification in a specialist area.
This certificate provides an understanding of diabetes including the treatment and management of diabetes. It explores the different types of diabetes, how these can occur, and develops knowledge of how diabetes is diagnosed and the requirements of initial care.
The Sheffield College is an approved provider on the Quality Assured Care Learning service. This diabetes training also develops an awareness of how Type 2 diabetes can be delayed with lifestyle changes and with ongoing care and treatment to control blood sugar levels. The treatment and management of diabetes is crucial to ensure that quality of life can be maximised for those with this condition.
About the course
Unit 1: Understand Diabetes Students will 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 Students will 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 Students will investigate how diabetes can be managed and monitored. Explore the mental and physical impact that diabetes diagnosis can have on an individual.
Unit 4: Understand Treatment and Management of Diabetes Students will 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 qualifications required to enrol on this certificate. Acceptance onto the certificate is based on a phone or online interview with the Tutor.
Learners must be aged 19 years or over.
You will complete an online workbook, supported by the Tutor as required.
Students who complete this qualification can progress to:
Other specialist Level 2 Certificates in the field of Health or Social Care
Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care
This qualification is delivered online. These level 2 courses are free if you are a resident of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (comprising of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield), as these qualifications can be fully-funded at no cost to you! For a level 3 course, funding may be available and we will assess your personal circumstances to establish if you qualify.
A fee of £150 is payable if you do not complete this certificate.
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Key Information
Course Code
P00495
Subject Area
Health and Social Care
Campus
Distance Learning