ICTQual Level 3 Award in Diabetes Awareness
This ICTQual Level 3 Award in Diabetes Awareness provides essential knowledge of diabetes types, causes, symptoms, management, nutrition, monitoring, and person-centred care to support individuals effectively in health and social care settings.
Course Features
This qualification is designed to raise awareness and understanding of diabetes in line with ICTQual AB Level 3 health and social care standards. It develops practical knowledge for supporting individuals living with diabetes in a safe, informed, and person-centred way.
- Nationally recognised Level 3 qualification framework
- Focus on diabetes types, causes, and complications
- Emphasis on person-centred care approaches
- Covers nutrition and blood glucose management
- Supports professional development in healthcare roles
- Applicable to real-world care and support settings
About This Course
The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Diabetes Awareness is designed to equip learners with a strong understanding of diabetes as a long-term health condition. It explores how Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes develop, their symptoms, and their impact on individuals’ daily lives and long-term health outcomes. The course aligns with health and social care training principles commonly found in Level 3 diabetes awareness units, focusing on clinical understanding, monitoring procedures, and support strategies for individuals with diabetes in care environments. It ensures learners understand both medical and lifestyle-related aspects of the condition. This qualification also emphasises the importance of safe practice, communication, and person-centred support, helping learners contribute to improved health outcomes and quality of life for individuals with diabetes.
Understanding diabetes and associated health risks
Knowledge of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes characteristics
Awareness of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia
Importance of monitoring blood glucose and health indicators
Nutritional guidance and dietary planning principles
Supporting self-care and informed decision-making
What You'll Learn
This course develops essential knowledge of diabetes, its management, and the role of carers and healthcare workers in supporting affected individuals.
Understand what diabetes is and its health implications
Describe Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and their causes
Explain symptoms and risk factors of diabetes
Understand blood glucose monitoring and normal ranges
Apply knowledge of nutrition and balanced diets for diabetes
Understand person-centred care approaches in diabetes support
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for individuals working in or entering health and social care roles, as well as those seeking to improve awareness of diabetes management and patient support.
Healthcare assistants and support workers
Social care professionals and caregivers
Nursing and healthcare students
Community health workers
Family carers supporting individuals with diabetes
Individuals seeking health awareness training
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 3 Award in Diabetes Awareness course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Unit 2: Types, Causes, and Symptoms of Diabetes
Unit 3: Person-Centred Diabetes Care and Support
Unit 4: Nutrition and Diabetes Management
Unit 5: Lifestyle and Living with Diabetes
Unit 6: Monitoring and Managing Diabetes
Course Requirements
This qualification has no strict formal entry requirements, but learners should have basic literacy and communication skills to engage with course content effectively.
Minimum age of 16 or 18 depending on centre requirements
Basic understanding of English language
Assessments
Assessment for this qualification is designed to test knowledge and understanding of diabetes awareness and care principles.
Written assignments or coursework
Knowledge-based questions
Case study analysis
Centre-devised assessment methods
Progression
Successful learners can progress to higher-level qualifications in health and social care or specialised healthcare training pathways.
ICTQual Level 4 Health and Social Care qualifications
Diabetes care or chronic disease management training
Nursing and healthcare support qualifications
Advanced safeguarding and care planning courses
Apply Now For This Course
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