Care and Management of Diabetes - Level 2 - Abingdon & Witney College

Course details

Course time:

Flexible

Days of week:

Flexible

Course date:

Flexible Start - 31st Jul 2025

Course location:

Online

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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This qualification is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of diabetes, including its various types, causes, and prevention strategies. Learners will develop awareness of how lifestyle changes can delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes and gain insights into diabetes diagnosis, initial care, and ongoing management to control blood sugar levels.

This comprehensive course is divided into four units. The first unit delves into the fundamentals of diabetes, including its types and causes. The second unit focuses on strategies to prevent and intervene in Type 2 diabetes. Unit three emphasizes the essential aspects of providing initial care for individuals with diabetes. Lastly, unit four explores treatment options and strategies for the ongoing management of diabetes, with a particular focus on controlling blood sugar levels. Together, these units provide learners with a holistic understanding of diabetes, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to support individuals effectively in healthcare and social care settings.

Course units

Unit 1: Understanding 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

What next?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
• Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care
• Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of
Diabetes

Entry criteria

Learners must be aged 19 or above and have not previously completed a similar qualification to qualify for funding. Some courses may have additional specific prerequisites. Please see fee information for funding requirements, or discuss upon enquiry.

Fee information

These courses are government funded. To be able to study for free you must meet the following criteria:

- You must currently live in England

- You must have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years for purposes other than study

- You must be over the age of 19

- You must not be an apprentice

- You must not be currently studying another funded course.

Individual courses may have additional eligibility criteria, please contact onlinecourses@abingdon-witney.ac.uk for more information.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Course fees

19+ Fee:

Tuition Fee: £449.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £449.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £0.00

Qualifications received

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes 9 (600/9311/0)

Learning & method assessment

This course is taught online and can be accessed remotely.

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