Free Level 2 Diabetes Course. Study online, at your own pace, fitting learning around your other commitments. The course typically takes 6 months to complete. You'll build a solid understanding of how diabetes develops, how it is managed, and how to support people living with the condition. This free diabetes course for adults is open to people aged 19 or over who have lived in the UK for 3 or more years.
Who this course is for
Aged 19+, lived in the UK 3+ years
Entry requirements
Aged 19+, lived in the UK 3+ years
What you will learn
You'll understand what diabetes is and how different types develop.
You'll learn how the body regulates blood glucose and what happens when this goes wrong.
You'll explore the signs, symptoms, and complications associated with diabetes.
You'll learn about the treatments and medications used to manage diabetes.
You'll understand how lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise affect diabetes management.
You'll learn how to support someone with diabetes in a care setting.
You'll understand the importance of person-centred care for people living with diabetes.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials in your own time. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback before progressing. This format means you can study when it suits you, without needing to travel to a centre.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stockton Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant, supporting people with diabetes in home or residential care
Healthcare support worker, assisting clinical teams managing diabetic patients
Support worker, helping individuals with long-term conditions day to day
Personal care assistant, providing one-to-one support for people with diabetes
Domiciliary carer, delivering care in people's own homes
Residential care worker, supporting residents with complex health needs
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Diabetes Awareness, for a deeper clinical understanding of diabetes care.
Level 2 Diploma in Care (or equivalent), which covers the broader skills needed for a career in adult social care and is recognised in care sector job requirements.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, a common next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
