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Level 2 Certificate in Diabetes Awareness (Online)

NSCG Newcastle College

Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2GB

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 2
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
NSCG Newcastle College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Explore the fundamentals of diabetes, including types, symptoms, risk factors, and complications. Learn about lifestyle interventions, dietary considerations and medication management to support individuals living with diabetes. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to promote diabetes awareness and contribute to better health outcomes for individuals and communities.

Course Details

The qualification covers the following topics:�understanding diabetes, the prevention and early intervention of Type 2 diabetes, how to understand the initial care of diabetesshow the understanding of the treatment and management of diabetes.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

This is an online learning course and will require the learner to commit to self-study hours in order to complete the assessments. Each learner will be assessed via interactive online resources and end of unit assessment questions. Assessments must be completed in the agreed timescale and submitted to the assessor who will then provide feedback, advice and guidance, and, additional support if needed.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however you should have a good level of reading and writing skills.

Your next steps...

There are further Level 2 certificates that you may progress to, which include: mental health problems, dementia care, and infection control, end of life, autism, learning disabilities, equality and diversity, nutrition. Also you may progress to a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care or progress on to an apprenticeship within the sector.

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