An Awareness of Diabetes

About The Course

The Diabetes awareness course provides learners with an understanding of diabetes and the effect it can have on an individual’s health and lifestyle.

The course creates an understanding of the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and how to recognise the signs and symptoms of the condition. Learners will gain the knowledge and skills to effectively care for and support individuals to live well with diabetes.

Assessment

• Learners must demonstrate a willingness to learn and participate in all group activities, case studies and group discussions.

Certification

• All learners will receive a certificate of completion

Learners

• A maximum of 15 learners per trainer are allowed

Key Features

• Understanding diabetes

• The differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes

• Signs and symptoms

• Causes and prevention

• Management and treatment of diabetes

• Diabetic complications

• The importance of foot care