Course Overview
Unfortunately, you are only eligible for a free course with UCS College Group if you live in Somerset, Dorset or Wiltshire. Your postcode will be checked after you make an application, so if you live outside of these counties, please find an alternative provider.
This qualification will 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 an understanding of diabetes diagnosis and initial care. Understand the on-going care and treatment of diabetes to control blood sugar levels.
As part of this course you will study four mandatory units:
Unit 1 – Understand diabetes
- Understand the function of glucose in the blood
- Understand the function of insulin in the blood
- Understand the different forms and causes of diabetes
- Know the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes
- Understand how diabetes is confirmed.
Unit 2 – Prevention and early intervention of type 2 diabetes
- Understand factors relating to the prevention of type 2 diabetes
- Understand how diet, exercise and lifestyle affect type 2 diabetes.
Unit 3 – Understanding the initial care of diabetes
- Understand the social impact of diabetes
- Understand how to work with individuals to manage diabetes
- Know how diabetes is monitored.
Unit 4 – Understanding the treatment and management of diabetes
- Understand how diabetes is treated
- Know the treatment for hypoglycaemia
- Know the treatment for hyperglycaemia
- Understand the complications resulting from diabetes
- Understand ways to prevent or detecting complications associated with diabetes dispose of waste and return equipment and items.
Assessment Methods
Assessments are due at the end of each unit. Your tutor will assess your work and build up your portfolio of evidence of learning. A certificate will be awarded on satisfactory submission of evidence of learning for the units studied.
Progression Options
UCS College Group provides a range of professional Online Learning qualifications which can be achieved at different stages throughout your career, and at varying levels, providing clear progression routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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