Course Overview
Diabetes is a long-term condition that affects millions of people and requires informed, ongoing care and management. This fully online course provides learners with a clear understanding of diabetes and how it can be effectively supported in everyday and workplace settings.
Explore the different types of diabetes, how they develop, and how the condition is diagnosed. You’ll gain insight into the importance of early intervention, particularly in relation to type 2 diabetes, and how lifestyle changes can help reduce risk and delay onset.
The course also focuses on the initial care, treatment, and long-term management of diabetes. You’ll develop awareness of how blood sugar levels are controlled, why consistent care is essential, and how effective management can improve health outcomes and quality of life for individuals living with the condition.
The units are delivered entirely online, allowing you to study flexibly from anywhere and at a pace that suits your lifestyle. Course materials are accessible and suitable for individuals looking to increase personal understanding, as well as employers seeking to upskill staff working in health, care, or support roles.
By completing this course, you’ll gain valuable knowledge that supports confident, informed approaches to diabetes care and management, alongside progression into further learning or related care-focused training.
Entry Requirements:
No formal qualifications are required
Course Highlights
Course Units
• Understand diabetes
• Prevention and early intervention of type 2 diabetes
• Understand the initial care of diabetes
• Understand treatment and management of diabetes
Course Breakdown
Course Structure
This course is delivered 100% online, allowing you to study independently at your own pace. Learning takes place through digital materials and assessments, with no requirement to attend college in person. You can access the course from anywhere with an internet connection, making it ideal for flexible learning around work or personal commitments.
Progression & Next Steps
After completing this course, learners may progress onto other Phoenix Future Skills online courses to further develop knowledge in health, wellbeing, or care-related subjects. You could also explore courses at Hull College to gain recognised qualifications that support further study or career development in health or social care.