Course description
Earn a Level 2 Certificate in Diabetes Care - a Free Online Course by vision2learn
This free online certification course is the ideal starting point for understanding a pervasive condition that is becoming increasingly prevalent in the UK, and how to care for those that have the condition.
Participants will be able to:
- Increase their awareness of different types of diabetes.
- Gain an understanding of this widespread condition.
- Learn more about the biology behind diabetic requirements, symptoms and reactions.
- Learn critical skills to help people treat and manage their diabetes.
Suitability - Who should attend?
This is a nationally accredited qualification and if you meet the eligibility requirements, you can take this course free of charge. You will be eligible for FREE study with vision2learn if you:
- Are aged 19 or older.
- Live in an eligible English postcode area
- Have been an EU resident for the past three years.
No existing qualification is required for this course.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Successful completion of this course leads to a nationally-accredited Level 2 Certificate in Diabetes.
Why study this course with vision2learn?
- It’s free for eligible learners.
- Study 100% online at your own pace, whenever and wherever you choose.
- Earn a vocational qualification valued by UK employers.
- Personal support from a dedicated tutor throughout your course.
- Additional online and telephone customer support free of charge.
Training Course Content
This course is taught 100% online.
Course contents
Unit 1: Understand Diabetes
Your learning goals:
- The function of glucose in the blood
- The function of insulin in the blood
- Different forms and causes of diabetes
- The risk factors for developing Type 2 diabetes
- How diabetes is confirmed.
Unit 2: Prevention and early intervention of Type 2 diabetes
Your learning goals:
- Factors relating to the prevention of Type 2 diabetes
- How diet, exercise and lifestyle affect Type 2 diabetes.
Unit 3: Understand the initial care of diabetes
Your learning goals:
- The social impact of diabetes
- How to work with individuals to manage diabetes
- How diabetes is monitored.
Unit 4: Understand the treatment and management of diabetes
Your learning goals:
- How diabetes is treated
- The treatment for hypoglycaemia
- The treatment for hyperglycaemia
- Complications that can occur as a result of having diabetes
- Ways to prevent or detect complications associated with diabetes.
Why choose vision2learn
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Over 30,000 learners find success with vision2learn each year
One-to-one personalised tutor support throughout your course
Expenses
This online course is free of charge to eligible learners. No costs to be incurred
About provider
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