Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes Level 2 – Online Nationwide

The Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes Level 2 qualification is designed for individuals working in health and social care settings who support people living with diabetes.

The course develops knowledge of different types of diabetes, causes, signs and symptoms, and the impact on individuals’ health and wellbeing.

Learners explore safe care practices, monitoring, nutrition, lifestyle considerations, and the importance of care plans and professional boundaries. Learning is applied directly in the workplace, ensuring relevance and practical impact.

The blended delivery model provides flexibility while maintaining regular guidance, assessment, and support. This programme strengthens staff confidence and capability, contributing to safer, more responsive, and person-centered care.

Employer Benefits: After Course Completion

Employers benefit from staff who are knowledgeable, confident and capable of supporting individuals with diabetes safely and consistently, reducing risk and improving care quality.

Employers benefit from staff who:

• Understand diabetes, its impact, and appropriate care approaches
• Recognise symptoms and respond appropriately to changes in condition
• Support day-to-day diabetes management effectively
• Deliver safer care through improved knowledge and practice
• Communicate confidently with healthcare professionals

Employers typically see:

• Contribute to reduced health-related incidents
• Deliver more consistent, high-quality care
• Apply learning directly in practice for improved monitoring
• Escalate concerns in a timely and appropriate manner
• Support better outcomes for individuals

The programme supports:

• Deliver safe practice when supporting individuals with diabetes
• Maintain quality assurance and compliance standards
• Provide person-centred care aligned to individual needs

Who is this course for?

This course is for individuals working in care or support roles who provide assistance to people living with diabetes.

This course aligns with health and social care standards and supports safe, informed care for individuals living with diabetes.

This course is ideal for Individuals who:

• Work as care workers, support staff, or healthcare assistants
• Support individuals with diabetes in daily living, residential, or community settings
• Are involved in monitoring wellbeing and supporting nutrition and hydration
• Follow care plans and agreed care approaches
• Are committed to safe practice, person-centred care, and professional boundaries

Typical Job Roles Include:

• Care Assistant
• Support Worker
• Healthcare Assistant
• Domiciliary Care Worker
• Residential Care Worker
• Community Care Worker

This course is suitable for employers operating in:

• Residential care services
• Domiciliary care providers
• Supported living services
• Learning disability services
• Mental health services
• Community health and care settings

Time commitment – Learners should allow for 1–2 guided learning sessions per month, alongside a few hours per week engaging with learning materials and applying learning in the workplace.

This course starts weekly and could be fully funded for you! To register your interest here, Click the Apply Now button to find out more!

(Code: ACIWT)