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Support people living with diabetes 

More than 5.8 million people in the UK are living with diabetes. The Level 3 Certificate in Care and Management of Diabetes is designed to help those working in the health and social care sector understand diabetes better.

This course covers topics such as the causes of diabetes, its symptoms, and how it affects the body. You will also learn about the impact diabetes has on society, individuals, and their loved ones. This course aims to increase awareness and understanding of this metabolic disease, and give you the tools to help in managing it.

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This course has four units:
    • Understand diabetes
    • Diabetes in context
    • The treatment and management of diabetes
    • Complications of diabetes

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We call our online courses 'flexible' learning as they're designed to fit around your other commitments. You'll get access to our online learning platform where you'll work through your assessments with support from a subject specialist tutor.

The duration of this course is 12 weeks.

We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.

This course is funded via the Government scheme, 'Free Courses for Jobs', which means you may be able to study for free. Eligibility criteria for funding can be found below. If you are not eligible for funding, you can still purchase the course by clicking the 'Buy Now' button above.

This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a leading awarding organisation, with over 170 experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.

This course would be important for job roles such as:

    • Senior Care Worker (£24,000 to £29,000)
    • Care Worker (£20,000 to £25,000)
    • Community Education Co-ordinator (£23,000 to £32,000)

Eligibility Criteria

There is government funding available for this course as part of the Free Courses for Jobs scheme. 

Eligibility criteria applies, to be eligible, you must:

  • Currently live in England
  • Resident in the UK or EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
  • Be aged 24+ (if you are aged 19-23, please still get in touch as we may have alternative funding available in your area.) 
  • Earn below £25,000 per year 

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If you enrol onto this course but fail to complete, please be aware there is a £125 administration charge. 

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Purchase this course with flexible payment options available. 

£460.00

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Fund your qualification with an Advanced Learner Loan 

If you'd like to fund this course with an Advanced Learner Loan, with nothing to pay when you earn over £25,000 then please call us on 01388 777 129 to explore this option. 

46% of people living with diabetes are undiagnosed
3.6m people in the UK have been diagnosed with diabetes
90% of diabetes cases are Type 2
10% of the UK population could have diabetes by 2030, estimates suggest

Studying made simple!

We don't like to make things more complicated than they need to be... Our courses are designed to be flexible around your work and family life. 

Step 1

Submit your enrolment form

You'll get instant access to begin your course

Step 2

We'll start processing your funding application

A tutor will be assigned to support you through your course, they can be contacted via phone, text or email

Step 3

You'll receive text reminders when your work is due

Your work will be marked by your Tutor and returned to you within 7 days.

Step 4

Submit your work

Once you've finished your course, we'll apply for your certificate. This will be posted to your home address within 6 months of completing your course.

Need support enrolling? 

If you'd like support with your enrolment, or want to make sure this is the right course for you, fill out your details below and a member of the team will be in touch.

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