HSC305 Understanding Diabetes Care (T/615/3827) Assignment HSC305 Assignment Brief Qualification Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Unit Code HSC305 Unit Title Understanding Diabetes Care Unit Reference T/615/3827 Unit Aim Diabetes especially Type 2 Diabetes is a growing healthcare issue in the UK. Many service users will have diabetes, and the associated complications associated with it. This can seriously affect quality of life and, in some cases, can lead to the need for limb amputation, causing enormous physical and psychological challenges for the service user.
In this unit learners will develop an understanding of the physiology behind the condition, associated complications and associated treatment and care needs, which will enhance their understanding and care of these service users.
Please note that for learners working in or studying the qualification in the UK, their evidence in relation to legislation, regulations, codes of practice etc must be in a UK context. If learners are not in the UK, they must state the country they are referring to in relation to these areas.
Learning Outcomes And Assessment Criteria
- Understand the causes and effects of Type 2 Diabetes
1.1 Discuss the reasons for the increase in Type 2 Diabetes in the population
1.2 Explain the signs and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes.
- Examine the clinical investigations associated with diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes
2.1 Compare and contrast the clinical investigations associated with diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes.
- Examine the treatment and support available for service users with Type 2 Diabetes
3.1 Explain the treatment and support available for service users when initially diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
3.2 Discuss the common complications associated with Type 2 Diabetes.
3.3 Explain the treatment and support available for service users with long-term complications of Type 2 Diabetes.