Free Level 3 Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. No travel required. The course builds in-depth knowledge of diabetes, covering how it is managed, its impact on daily life, and the care needs of people living with the condition. It typically takes 14 weeks to complete. You must be aged 24 or over to enrol. This free understanding the care and management of diabetes qualification is delivered through Hereward College Coventry's online platform.
Who this course is for
The purpose of this qualification is to increase learners' awareness and understanding of Diabetes. By completing the qualification, learners will develop in-depth knowledge of Diabetes which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications, and into relevant employment in the Health and Social Care Sector.
Entry requirements
Learners should be aged 24 and over, but otherwise there are no entry requirements.??
What you will learn
You'll understand the different types of diabetes and how they develop.
You'll explore how diabetes affects the body and long-term health.
You'll learn about the medical and lifestyle approaches used to manage diabetes.
You'll understand the role of diet, exercise, and medication in diabetes care.
You'll develop knowledge of the emotional and psychological impact of living with diabetes.
You'll learn how to support individuals with diabetes in a health or social care setting.
You'll understand the complications associated with diabetes and how they are monitored and managed.
How you will learn
All study materials are provided through an online platform. You complete the course at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks submitted online. There are no exams. You work through units covering the causes, management, and care needs associated with diabetes, submitting evidence of your understanding as you progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hereward College Coventry will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting people with diabetes in residential or home care
Support worker: helping individuals manage daily living with long-term conditions
Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in GP surgeries or community health settings
Diabetes health coach: supporting patients with lifestyle and self-management
Community care worker: delivering care to adults with complex health needs
Personal assistant: providing one-to-one support for someone living with diabetes
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) - a broader qualification for those moving into or advancing within adult care roles.
Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia - builds specialist knowledge of another long-term condition alongside diabetes care.
Level 4 Certificate in Leading Health and Social Care Services - suitable if you're moving toward a supervisory or team leader role in a care setting.
