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Health and Wellbeing

Understanding the Care and Management of diabetes

Mode of attendance: Blended

Number of weeks: 2

Venue: PHX Training (Carlisle)

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

The purpose of the qualification is to provide updating and continuing professional development (CPD)
by developing knowledge relevant to job roles which involve caring for individuals with diabetes.
Learners may be employed or seeking employment in the health and social care sector.
The qualification develops knowledge and understanding of diabetes; prevention and early
intervention type 2 diabetes; the initial care of diabetes and the treatment and management of
diabetes.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 7

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Employability

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.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 18

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Employability

This qualification enables learners to develop knowledge and
understanding of caring for individuals with dementia

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 18

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Employability

This qualification aims to develop:

a general understanding of different types of medication and their use

knowledge of the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medicines

an understanding of legislation and the audit process related to medication and issues of responsibility and accountability.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 12

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Employability

This course is designed for learners to obtain and demonstrate knowledge related to handling topical, oral and other types of medication at Level 2.

Please note that it is not relevant to administering medication in a non-healthcare setting.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 8

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those absolute beginners who want an introduction to using digital devices. Learn to understand the terminology, what are input and output devices, how to create folders and store documents. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word and Excel. Be able to navigate your way safely around the internet and how to send an email.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those absolute beginners who want an introduction to using digital devices. Learn to understand the terminology, what are input and output devices, how to create folders and store documents. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word and Excel. Be able to navigate your way safely around the internet and how to send an email.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 10 January 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:30

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those absolute beginners who want an introduction to using digital devices. Learn to understand the terminology, what are input and output devices, how to create folders and store documents. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word and Excel. Be able to navigate your way safely around the internet and how to send an email.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 28 February 2025

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 09:30 - 11:30

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those absolute beginners who want an introduction to using digital devices. Learn to understand the terminology, what are input and output devices, how to create folders and store documents. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word and Excel. Be able to navigate your way safely around the internet and how to send an email.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 16 January 2025

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Pennine Way CDC

Free Course