CACHE Level 2 Certificate Care and Management of Diabetes

NCFE Level 2
Care and Management of Diabetes

There are nearly three million people currently living with diabetes in the UK and experts predict that this number will reach five million within the next twelve years. As the prevalence of diabetes continues to increase, the understanding of how to manage diabetes also needs to increase.

By completing this qualification, you will not only gain a nationally recognised qualification, but will improve and develop your knowledge and understanding and will help provide the best care possible for people who are living with diabetes.

You will also develop awareness of how the onset of Type 2 diabetes can be delayed with lifestyle changes.

Benefits for the business:

• Upskill staff members
• Increase teamwork and morale as staff become more aware of how to communicate effectively and support colleagues
• The course offer can be used as a staff benefit or as part of a development scheme
• Increase the health, safety and security in the workplace as the course covers this.

Benefits for the employees:

• Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Enhance both personal skills and professional development
• Courses are delivered as distance learning
• Personal tutors are assigned to ensure learners have the support needed.

· This course is split into manageable units. These are:

· Unit 1: Understanding diabetes

· This unit explores the function of glucose and insulin in the blood, different forms and causes of diabetes and the risk factors associated with each type.

· Unit 2: Prevention and early intervention of Type 2 diabetes

· Learners will look at the prevention and early intervention of Type 2 diabetes, and how it can be prevented or delayed through lifestyle changes.

· Unit 3: Understanding initial care of diabetes

· This unit explores how the condition can be managed and monitored, as well as the impact a diagnosis of diabetes can have on an individual.

· Unit 4: Understanding treatment and management of diabetes

· Learners will gain an understanding of the ongoing care and treatment recommended to control blood glucose levels and identify how to prevent and detect complications for people with diabetes.