The purpose of this qualification is to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of diabetes.
By completing the qualification, learners will develop in-depth knowledge of diabetes which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications, and into relevant employment in the health and social care sector.
The objective of this qualification is to gain knowledge and understanding of:
• the types, causes, signs and symptoms of diabetes
• anatomy and physiology
• the impact of diabetes on individuals, others and society
• the treatment and management of diabetes
• common complications of diabetes.
- Teacher: Patrick Hunter
- Teacher: Sam Murphy