Level 2 NCFE CACHE Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
| Mode of study | Distance Learning |
| Duration | 8 Weeks |
| Campus | London Road Campus |
| Course code | PLR2ODL021 (2324) |
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Who is it for?
Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes will be ideal for anyone whose work may bring them into contact with people who have diabetes. This includes health-care workers, people who work with children and young people, and those employed in the uniformed services. It may also be of interest to people who have diabetes themselves.
This qualification aims to:
- provide an understanding of the different types of diabetes and how they can occur
- develop an awareness of how the onset of Type 2 diabetes can be delayed with lifestyle changes
- develop an understanding of diabetes diagnosis and initial care
- develop an understanding of ongoing care and treatment of diabetes to control blood sugar levels.
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Entry Requirements
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this course. Good numeracy and literacy skills are advantageous.
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What does the course involve?
This comprehensive learning programme explores the different types of diabetes and how they can occur, and outlines how lifestyle changes can delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes. It also provides practical guidance about diabetes diagnosis, initial and ongoing care and controlling blood-sugar levels. The course comprises four mandatory units arranged into two modules:
- Unit 01: Understand diabetes
- Unit 02: Prevention and early intervention of Type 2 diabetes
- Unit 03: Understand the initial care of diabetes
- Unit 04: Understand the treatment and management of diabetes.
This qualification could be what you need to improve your career prospects and get your ideal job, if you are unable to attend college on a regular basis. Distance Learning with Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives you more flexibility, allowing you to study where and when you want. All you need is a commitment, as Distance Learning is not necessarily an easy option, especially if you are already working full-time. We offer specially prepared course materials, which combined with help and support from your subject teacher make your learning experience easily manageable.
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How is the course assessed?
To pass this qualification, learners are required to complete two formal assessments (one after each module) which are submitted to us for marking
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Additional Notes
This course is currently being offered free of charge. If, however, the learner withdraws early without reason, a charge may be incurred to cover the cost of the supplied materials.
The objectives of this qualification are to:
- give learners working, or intending to work, in healthcare and social care knowledge and understanding of diabetes to support their role in the workplace
- enable learners to progress to other qualifications in this subject area, or within the wider area of health and social care.
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What do I do next?
If you are ready to enrol, please click the enrol button at the top of this factsheet. If you would like further information, please contact the Distance Learning Team on 01743 342355 or email odlenquiries@scg.ac.uk
Depending on where you live, this course may incur fees - please check your home postcode in our postcode checker above, to see if you are eligible for funding. Following your enrolment, we will contact you with further information on your study, submitting assignments and tutor support.
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