Level 3 Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes Certificate

Part Time

Course Overview

This course is designed 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.

The objectives of this qualification are to gain knowledge and understanding of diabetes, including:

the types, causes, signs and symptoms of diabetes
anatomy and physiology
the impact of diabetes on individuals, others and society
the treatment and management of diabetes
common complications of diabetes

Course Content

This course includes four units which you need to complete in order to gain the qualification.

Unit 01 Understand diabetes
Unit 02 Diabetes in context
Unit 03 Understand the treatment and management of diabetes
Unit 04 Understand the complications of diabetes

Entry Requirement

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification, however, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a Level 2 qualification in diabetes.

In order to complete this distance learning course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:

You do not already hold a Level 3 or higher qualification or equivalent*
Are a resident of the EEU (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years
Will be undertaking your learning within England
Are aged 19 or above
If you are 19-23 years old you must have already achieved a Level 2 qualification or equivalent
You will need to have a good standard of English and maths

*From 1st April 2022:

Learners are eligible to enrol on a Level 3 National Skills Funded Course if they are employed and are considered to earn a lower income.
Or, if they are unemployed and are in receipt of Universal Credit or Job Seekers Allowance.

Learners who are not eligible for funding are able to access this course with an Advance Learner Loan
To confirm eligibility please complete an application and our team will be in touch.

Assessment

Studying via Distance Learning means you can choose when and where you study.
We recommended allowing a minimum of 4 to 5 hours per week to study this course in your own time.
You will be given submission dates for each unit to help you stay on track and complete within the allocated timeframe.

This course is available via:

Online assessments with online learning materials

Where does this course lead to

This qualification allows you to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of diabetes.

Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with diabetes.

How to Enrol

To find out more information please email distance.learning@bcot.ac.uk quoting the course reference, or to enrol now click the button below and complete an application