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Course Code: NPCHS141/1DL

Course Level: Level 2

Study Mode: Online-Learning

Course Type: Adults

Course overview

Explore the fundamentals of diabetes, including types, symptoms, risk factors, and complications. Learn about lifestyle interventions, dietary considerations and medication management to support individuals living with diabetes. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to promote diabetes awareness and contribute to better health outcomes for individuals and communities.

The qualification covers the following topics: 

  • understanding diabetes, 
  • the prevention and early intervention of Type 2 diabetes, 
  • how to understand the initial care of diabetes
  • show the understanding of the treatment and management of diabetes.

Be working or volunteering in a health and social care environment or other relevant working environment; have a basic level of English in order to complete the written assessments.

This is an online learning course and will require the learner to commit to self-study hours in order to complete the assessments.

Each learner will be assessed via interactive online resources and end of unit assessment questions. Assessments must be completed in the agreed timescale and submitted to the assessor who will then provide feedback, advice and guidance, and, additional support if needed.

For more information, please get in touch by calling Susan Goodwin, Health and Social Care Assessor on 01782 254121 or email susan.goodwin@nscg.ac.uk

There are further Level 2 certificates that you may progress to, which include: mental health problems, dementia care, and infection control, end of life, autism, learning disabilities, equality and diversity, nutrition. Also you may progress to a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care or progress on to an apprenticeship within the sector.

A range of financial support may be available for adult students to help towards the cost of your fees, equipment, childcare and/or other expenses while studying, depending on your personal circumstances and the course you are studying. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance

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Course Duration

12 Weeks

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Mixed

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