ICTQual Level 3 Award in Introduction to Diabetes Awareness

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Introduction to Diabetes Awareness is a foundational health qualification designed to build essential understanding of diabetes and its impact on individuals and healthcare systems.

• Nationally recognised ICTQual AB Level 3 qualification

• Focus on diabetes awareness, prevention, and management

• Suitable for healthcare and community support roles

• Flexible study options (online or classroom-based)

• Supports health education and public awareness skills

• No advanced prior qualifications required

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Introduction to Diabetes Awareness is designed to increase understanding of one of the most common long-term health conditions worldwide. It provides learners with knowledge of diabetes types, risk factors, symptoms, and complications, alongside approaches for prevention and management in everyday life and care settings.

• Understanding Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and their differences

• Recognising symptoms such as hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia

• Learning risk factors and prevention strategies

• Understanding long-term complications of unmanaged diabetes

• Awareness of patient support and referral processes

• Promoting healthy lifestyle interventions in communities

This course develops essential knowledge of diabetes awareness, prevention, and care approaches relevant to health and social care practice.

• Understand the definition and types of diabetes

• Identify causes, risk factors, and contributing lifestyle elements

• Recognise symptoms and warning signs of diabetes

• Understand complications associated with uncontrolled diabetes

• Learn basic principles of diabetes management and care support

• Understand referral pathways and health education strategies

This course is designed for individuals who want to develop awareness of diabetes and its impact on health and wellbeing, particularly in care and community settings.

• Healthcare assistants and support workers

• Social care practitioners and community workers

• Public health and health education learners

• Nursing and medical support trainees

• Individuals seeking entry into healthcare careers

• Caregivers supporting individuals with chronic conditions

This is an entry-level awareness qualification with no strict academic barriers, but learners should have basic literacy and communication skills.

• Minimum age of 18 years recommended by most providers

• Basic English reading and writing skills required

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Introduction to Diabetes Awareness is assessed through structured internal evaluation methods to ensure understanding of key concepts.

• Multiple-choice question (MCQ) assessments

• Short written assignments or knowledge checks

• Scenario-based learning tasks

• Tutor-led evaluation of understanding

This qualification provides a strong foundation for further study and career development in health, social care, and public health awareness roles.

• Progression to Level 4 health and social care qualifications

• Advancement into public health and health education training

• Entry into healthcare assistant and support roles

• Specialised training in chronic disease management and care