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Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes (online) Level 2

at Lincoln College, Lincoln · college

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Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate11 weeksFree

What the college says

There is an emerging global epidemic of diabetes. In the UK alone, 3.2 million people are diagnosed with the disease and an estimated 630,000 people have the condition but don’t know it. It is believed that deaths from diabetes will rise by more than 50percent in the next ten years. Simple lifestyle measures can be effective in preventing or delaying the onset of this chronic, debilitating and often deadly disease. This qualification will give you an understanding and awareness of the types of diabetes as well as the diagnosis and initial care for these. It will help to enhance your understanding of the prevention and early intervention of Type 2 diabetes and will give you to the opportunity to learn more about on-going care, treatment and management of diabetes to control blood sugar levels. Suitable for: This course is ideal for people interested in or working with people with diabetes and who want to learn more about the prevention, care and treatment. Course units: Unit 1: Understand diabetes Unit 2: Prevention and early intervention of Type 2 diabetes Unit 3: Understand the initial care of diabetes Unit 4: Understand the treatment and management of diabetes You will ideally need to have access to Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Publisher and PowerPoint as you may need to download and edit documents for your online course.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Lincoln College

    Online

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