Level 3 Diploma in Diabetes Care

Diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, is a growing healthcare issue in the UK. Many service users will have diabetes and the associated complications associated with it. This can seriously affect the quality of life and, in some cases, can lead to limb amputation, causing enormous physical and psychological challenges for the service user.

In this course, learners will understand the physiology behind the condition, associated complications and associated treatment and care needs.

Learning Objectives

In this course, you will be able to

Understand the causes and effects of Type 2 diabetes
• What is diabetes?
• Difference between type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• Causes of Type 2 diabetes
• Prevalence in population/ potential costs to health and social care sector
• Signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes.
• Link signs and symptoms to body physiology.
• Effects of type 2 diabetes.

Examine the clinical investigations associated with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
• Common investigations associated with diabetes
• Accuracy of tests.
• Strengths and weaknesses

Understand the treatment and support available for service users with type 2 diabetes
• Support available on initial diagnosis, support groups, medical and nursing support, health education
• Treatment regimens available, lifestyle issues, medication, diet
• diabetes ‘team’, vascular surgeon, G.P., diabetes nurse specialist, chiropodist etc.
• Complications of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, ulcers, gangrene, limb amputation, sight loss, neuropathy, kidney problems, heart disease etc.
• Treatment options for complications associated with type 2 diabetes especially surgical interventions for ischaemic limbs and implications for care
• Rehabilitation options post-surgery, the role of the rehabilitation team.

Assessment Method

Each unit is assessed through an assignment.

How will you study?

Our learning portal will be available to you study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study entirely online. After login into your online learning portal, you will study in a structured way – read books/resources online and write your assignments with full study support to complete the whole qualification.

Results and Certificate

Learners will complete only one unit and several topics. At the end of the course, you will achieve credits that can be counted towards a similar level higher credits qualification. You will achieve a Certificate of Achievement to confirm your achievement.

Who is this course for?

This course is for someone who is new to health and social care or wants to study for continuing professional development (CPD) or progress to the higher-level course in the same subject area.

Requirements

No entry requirements; anyone can join.

Career Paths

The programme’s rationale is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their care capabilities within the health and social care sector. The primary employment areas are healthcare worker, social worker, health care assistant, charity, health administrator etc. You will also progress to Level 3 or Level 4 qualification