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Free Level 3 Diabetes Care Course Online – Learning Curve

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes Course. Study online, at your own pace, in 12 weeks. The course covers what diabetes is, how it affects the body, its causes and symptoms, treatment and management, and the complications that can arise. You'll also look at the wider impact diabetes has on individuals, families, and society. There are no previous qualifications required to enrol. An understanding the care and management of diabetes qualification at this level is useful for anyone working in health and social care, or supporting someone with the condition.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Certificate in Care and Management of Diabetes aims to increase understanding and awareness of diabetes. There are 3.6 million people in the UK that have been diagnosed with diabetes, and it is estimated that 46% of people who are living with diabetes are undiagnosed. Although diabetes can be life changing, many cases of diabetes can be managed by simple lifestyle changes. This course is ideal for those working in the health and social care sector, as well as those who have or care for those with diabetes.

Entry requirements

There are no previous qualifications required to complete this qualification. This is an entry level qualification aimed to build your skills and knowledge.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what diabetes is, including its causes and how it affects the body.
  • You'll explore the different types of diabetes and how they are diagnosed.
  • You'll learn about the treatment and management options available to people living with diabetes.
  • You'll examine the complications that can develop and how they are addressed.
  • You'll consider the social and personal impact of diabetes on individuals and their families.
  • You'll develop knowledge of lifestyle changes that can help manage the condition.

How you will learn

You study through an online learning platform, working through your assessments with support from a subject specialist tutor. All deadlines are shown in the platform once you enrol. The course is assessed through written assignments completed online. You work through four units covering diabetes awareness, diabetes in context, treatment and management, and complications.

What you will need to bring

Learning Curve will confirm anything you need before you start. Most materials are provided through the online platform.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support people with diabetes in residential or home care settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff managing patients with long-term conditions.
  • Domiciliary care worker: provide day-to-day support to people living with diabetes at home.
  • Support worker: help individuals with diabetes manage daily life and routines.
  • Community health worker: work alongside GP practices and community health teams.
  • Personal assistant: provide one-to-one care and support to someone with diabetes.

What you could study next

A free understanding the care and management of diabetes course is a strong foundation for further study in health and social care. You could progress to a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, which is required for senior care roles. A Level 3 Award in Education and Training would suit those who want to teach or train others in diabetes awareness. If you work in a clinical setting, a Level 4 qualification in health and social care management is a natural next step.

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