Care and Management of Diabetes: Level 2 Certificate
For a wide range of learners who wish to gain an understanding of the care and management of diabetes.
Course summary
- Qualification
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
- Level
- Level 2
- Awarding body
- NCFE (CACHE)
- Qualification number (QAN)
- 600/9311/0
- Guided learning
- 105 hours
- Total time
- 160 hours, including study and assessment
- Cost
- Free if you are eligible
Who it's for and what you'll learn
This Care and Management of Diabetes NCFE CACHE Level 2 qualification is designed for a wide range of learners who wish to gain an understanding of the care and management of diabetes.
This qualification aims to:
- 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 understanding of diabetes diagnosis and initial care
- develop understanding of ongoing care and treatment of diabetes to control blood sugar levels
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
What the course covers
To be awarded the Care and Management of Diabetes level 2 qualification, learners are required to successfully complete 4 mandatory units:
Unit 1 - Understand diabetes
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand how glucose and insulin function in the body, how different types of diabetes occur and the risk factors associated with Type 2 diabetes.
The learner will:
- 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
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand how the onset of Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed through lifestyle changes.
The learner will:
- Understand factors relating to the prevention of Type 2 diabetes
- Understand how diet, exercise and lifestyle affect Type 2 diabetes
Unit 3 - Understand the initial care of diabetes
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand how a diagnosis of diabetes can impact on an individual and how the condition can be managed and monitored.
The learner will:
- Understand the social impact of diabetes
- Understand how to work with individuals to manage diabetes
- Know how diabetes is monitored
Unit 4 - Understand the treatment and management of diabetes
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the on-going care and treatment recommended to control blood glucose levels and prevent complications for people with diabetes.
The learner will:
- Understand how diabetes is treated
- Know the treatment for hypoglycaemia
- Know the treatment for hyperglycaemia
- Understand the complications that can occur as a result of having diabetes
- Understand ways to prevent or detect complications associated with diabetes
How these courses usually work
Every provider does things a little differently, so check the details with them before you apply.
Where and how you study
Most of these courses are studied online, from home. You'll usually need internet access and a laptop or desktop computer. A phone or tablet may not be enough. Some providers can send paper workbooks if you ask.
How long it takes
- This qualification is designed to take about 160 hours in total, including study and assessment.
- Many learners finish in around 6 weeks by studying 4 to 5 hours a week. You can go faster if you have more time.
- Providers usually set a deadline, often 10 to 12 weeks after you start.
Support
Providers usually give you a tutor who marks your work and answers your questions by email, phone or message.
Assessment
There are usually no exams. Instead, you answer assessment questions as you work through the course and send them to your tutor to mark. If an answer needs more work, you can usually change it and send it again.
Your certificate
When you pass, your certificate comes from the awarding body, NCFE. It often takes 8 to 12 weeks to arrive after your final assessment.
Things to check before you start
- Many providers only let you study one funded course at a time.
- If you leave the course early, or don't finish by the deadline, some providers charge an admin or withdrawal fee, often around £125. Ask about this before you sign up.
Can I do this course for free?
ASF local flexibility: 19+, England resident, unemployed or earning under £26,800 (devolved areas vary). Care employers can reclaim via LDSS under this QAN.
Check whether you're eligible for a free course. The provider makes the final decision.
For care employers
This qualification is on the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) list, so adult social care employers can claim back the cost for their staff.How care employers can claim training funding.
Where can I study this?
We've found 5 providers offering this course for free to eligible learners.
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Sources
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes - List of Qualifications approved for fundingqualifications.education.gov.uk
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetesncfe.org.uk
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