iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes 

Course Overview:
The purpose of this qualification is to help learners into, or progress within, employment in the healthcare or social care sectors in a variety of job roles where an understanding of the care and management of diabetes is required.

The qualification can be taken to support progression into further learning within the Health and Social Care sector.

Qualification: Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

Total Credits: 15
Minimum Guided Learning Hours: 110
Awarding Body: iCQ
Course Duration: 2-3 months

Entry Requirements: You don’t need any formal qualifications to enrol on this course. Learners will need to produce full and articulate answers to questions. Learners will need to have a good standard of written and verbal communication skills.

    • provide an understanding of the different types of diabetes and how they can occur

    • develop awareness of how the onset of Type 2 diabetes can be delayed with lifestyle changes develop understanding of diabetes diagnosis and initial care

    • develop understanding of on-going care and treatment of diabetes to control blood sugar levels.

  • Assessment method

    The qualification will be assessed by a portfolio of evidence. Your personal assessor will conduct monthly meetings via Teams to review and develop your progress towards the qualification.

    All assessments need to be passed, and each will directly assess the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the qualification

  • After this programme, you could progress to the Level 2 / 3 Diploma in Adult Care