Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care & Management of Diabetes

funded by uk government

Understand the care & management of diabetes…

Free Online Diabetes Course with Certificate​

This free online course is designed for a wide range of learners who wish to gain an understanding of the care and management of diabetes.

Free Online Diabetes Course with Certificate​

Duration

6-12 weeks

Funding

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About this free online course

  • 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. 

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. This free course explores these measures and delves deep into the care and management of diabetes.

Tutor Support

Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.

Development

Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.

More than 5.6 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, which is an all-time high.

Source: diabetes.org.uk

Course content

Your free course is split into manageable units.

There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…

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.

How it works

3 simple steps to qualification…

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Fast-track online enrolment

You can begin your stress-free journey to qualification by completing the short form on this page.

Once submitted, we’ll instantly match you with a relevant training provider based on your location to complete your enrolment.

Free Online Diabetes Course with Certificate

Award-winning online learning

Enjoy a flexible and engaging learning experience through an award-winning online platform with support from a qualified tutor.

You can access first-class resources, interactive case studies, and support tools. All available on any device, anytime.

Free Online Diabetes Course with Certificate

Gain an accredited qualification

Your nationally recognised level 2 certificate proves you’ve developed essential new skills and in-depth knowledge. The qualification is accredited by either NCFE or TQUK, depending on your location.

It’s a powerful personal achievement that boosts confidence, enhances employability, supports CPD and opens the door to further study or career progression.

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Funded by UK Government

The level 2 certificate is available online through one of our approved training provider partners, with the specific provider depending on your location.

The course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), formerly known as the Adult Education Budget (AEB), which supports adult learning and skill development across the country.

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FAQs

Is the Diabetes training free?

If you meet the eligibility criteria then YES!

We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Skills Fund (ASF).

Is Diabetes a qualification?

Diabetes is a level 2 qualification.

The qualification is accredited by TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.

Is the qualification recognised by employers?

All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.

All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.

How many free online courses can I take?

You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.

Do I need to sit an exam?

No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.

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