Whether you work in the care sector or just want to look out for your own health or the health of someone you know, this online course will provide you with essential knowledge.
Course Overview
Diabetes is a growing health problem worldwide, but it can be prevented, delayed, or managed with simple lifestyle changes. You will learn about the different forms and causes of diabetes, as well as the care, treatment and management of the condition.
What you'll learn
This course is made up of 4 units:
Understanding diabetes
Prevention and early intervention of Type 2 diabetes
Understand the initial care of diabetes
Understand the treatment and management of diabetes
Eligibility Criteria
This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:
You must currently live in England
You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
You must be over the age of 19
You must not be on an apprenticeship
There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.
Is This Course Free?
This course is funded by the government's Adult Education Budget, which means you may be able to study for free.
Fully Accredited Course
This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a leading educational charity with over 170 years experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.
How Long Is The Course?
The duration of this course is seven weeks.
We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.
Progression Opportunities
This course would be important for job roles such as: Social Work Assistant (£12,500 to £25,000) Senior Care Worker (£17,000 to £27,000) Occupational Health Nurse (£25,000 to £55,000)
Start Your Journey
Government funded courses. Qualifications accredited by NCFE.
