Course Overview

Fee disclaimer

Adult: Free for most. New City College aims to provide the widest possible range of courses. On occasion, it is necessary to move or withdraw from courses owing to a variety of reasons. The College cannot, therefore, guarantee the provision of all courses advertised on this website. Where a course is cancelled or amended in any way to that advertised, the College will do what it can to transfer students to an alternative course, should one exist that is appropriate and available. Please note that fees may change at short notice due to circumstances beyond our control. The fees payable are those in force at the time of enrolment, which supersedes any that may previously have been advertised.

Entry requirements

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However you will be assessed to confirm you are able to work at Level 2.

Course information

This qualification aims to provide an understanding of the different types of diabetes and how they can occur. It will also develop your awareness of how the onset of Type 2 diabetes can be delayed with lifestyle changes, develop an understanding of diabetes diagnosis and initial care and develop an understanding of on-going care and treatment of diabetes to control blood sugar levels. At the end of the course those working, or intending to work, in healthcare and social will have gained care knowledge and understanding of diabetes to support their role in the workplace. It will also enable you to progress to other qualifications in this subject area, or within the wider area of health and social care

Key topics

Understand diabetes.
Prevention and early intervention of Type 2 diabetes.
Understand the initial care of diabetes Understand the treatment and management of diabetes.

How you are assessed

This qualification is internally assessed with the submission of assignments and is externally quality assured.
Why study at NCC?

If you choose us, you will join a college that will support you and drive you at every stage to be tenacious, determined and committed so that you do achieve your very best. We offer the widest range of courses of any provider in East London – ranging from entry level to postgraduate degrees, and from recreation to courses for job seekers. This means we can provide you with all the pathways needed to progress on to a higher course or straight to employment. We deliver high quality education and training – with excellent support – that responds to the needs of employers and businesses. Our teachers are experts in their own fields with a depth of knowledge and expertise that ensures you get the best from your educational experience and that you have the edge for employment over other candidates.