Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes (distance learning) NCFE Level 2 Certificate

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This qualification will help you get 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. You can also take this qualification to support your progression into further learning within the Health and Social Care sector.To support you in this, the qualification aims to:Provide you with an understanding of the different types of diabetes and how they can occurDevelop your awareness of how the onset of Type 2 diabetes can be delayed with lifestyle changesDevelop your understanding of diabetes diagnosis and initial careDevelop your understanding of on-going care and treatment of diabetes to control blood sugar levelsThe objectives of this qualification will help you to:Gain knowledge and understanding of diabetes to support your role in a healthcare or social care workplace progress to further learning in this subject area or within the wider area of Health and Social Care.This is a distance learning qualification course where you will use an e-learning package* and complete assessment activity electronically. You will be supported by a tutor who will provide feedback (electronically) on your progress and will suggest other learning activities to help you develop the knowledge and understanding you require to successfully complete the qualification. The online e-learning material provided has been developed to provide the information you need to develop your knowledge and understanding to meet a specific range of learning outcomes. These outcomes are also mapped to National Occupational Standards so you can be sure that what you are learning is relevant to the workplace. *For some qualifications, the learning materials may be paper based initially as new e-learning packages are developed. You will plan a programme of study around your other life commitments. Distance learning material can be studied at any time and in any location where you

Course information

Name: Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes (distance learning) NCFE Level 2 Certificate Qualification title: Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment The online materials have been developed to provide you with the underpinning knowledge you require to complete the qualification. The learning materials are mapped to learning outcomes required by awarding organisations to satisfy the requirements of the qualification. At the beginning of your course, you will be assigned a tutor who will be able to mark your work on-line and give you feedback and suggestions as you progress. Once completed, your work will be marked and internally verified. An external verifier from the awarding body will review your work before you receive your certificate. The visits from external verifiers only take place twice a year so there may be a delay in certification being awarded after you have completed your course. As soon as your certificate is received by Skills&Learning it will be forwarded to you. Assignments/Course work: Assessed questions for each learning outcome. You will negotiate a Personal Learning Plan with your tutor identifying the areas you need to develop; this will be reviewed at regular intervals. Awarding NCFE Created 20160708 15:27:30 Updated 20160708 15:27:30

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Skills&Learning; Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole
Academy 16-19 Converter
infopal@poole.gov.uk
01202 262300
http://www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk

Address

Oakdale Centre
Wimborne Road Town: Poole County:Dorset