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ICTQual Level 4 Award in Global Health Initiative: Diabetes Awareness

This Level 4 award develops practical knowledge of diabetes, covering types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, management, prevention, patient support, and global health perspectives for healthcare and ...

Awarding Body: ICTQual AB|Course Level: Level 4
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Course features

This official Level 4 award provides structured knowledge of diabetes awareness through focused study units, guided learning, mandatory assessment, and flexible delivery through approved training centres.

  • Level 4 award focused on diabetes awareness and global health

  • 5-day training programme with 15 guided hours

  • Delivered through ICTQual AB Approved Training Centres

  • Covers diagnosis, management, prevention, and patient support

  • Mandatory assessment based on 100 multiple-choice questions

  • Minimum 75% score required to pass the assessment

About course

The ICTQual Level 4 Award in Global Health Initiative: Diabetes Awareness is designed to build comprehensive understanding of diabetes as a major global health issue. It introduces learners to the nature of diabetes, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, management strategies, and preventive measures in healthcare and community settings.

  • Understand diabetes as a significant global health challenge

  • Explore the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of diabetes

  • Learn core principles of diabetes management and prevention

  • Develop awareness of patient education and support needs

  • Examine diabetes from public health and international perspectives

  • Prepare for progression into advanced healthcare and diabetes studies

What you will learn

Learners will develop knowledge and understanding across the official study units, enabling them to recognise diabetes, explain its causes and effects, support management approaches, and contribute to awareness initiatives.

  • Define and classify the various types of diabetes

  • Explain insulin function, metabolic changes, and diabetes complications

  • Analyse genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and socioeconomic risk factors

  • Recognise symptoms and understand diagnostic and monitoring methods

  • Understand medical, dietary, exercise, and self-management approaches

  • Develop awareness of prevention strategies, global health impact, and patient education

Course content

Who should attend

This course is intended for learners who want to improve their understanding of diabetes for healthcare practice, caregiving, education, or public health support roles.

  • Healthcare professionals seeking broader diabetes awareness knowledge

  • Caregivers supporting individuals living with diabetes

  • Public health workers involved in health promotion activities

  • Learners preparing for further study in healthcare or diabetes care

  • Staff in community health programmes and awareness projects

  • Individuals interested in contributing to diabetes education and prevention

Course requirements

Applicants are normally expected to meet the awarding body’s entry guidance for Level 4 study and to have the language and academic skills needed to complete training and assessment successfully.

  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old and normally hold a Level 3 qualification in a related field such as healthcare, nursing, or medical sciences, with relevant healthcare experience recommended

  • Learners should have basic literacy, numeracy, and proficient English language skills to engage with course materials, discussions, and written assessment requirements

Assessments

Assessment is mandatory for this qualification and is conducted through ICTQual AB Approved Training Centres to confirm understanding of the course content and the ability to apply key concepts.

  • Mandatory assessment is required for course completion

  • Assessment consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)

  • Learners must achieve a minimum score of 75% to pass

  • Assessment is conducted through Approved Training Centres

Progression

Successful completion of this award can support further academic progression, specialist development, and entry into a range of diabetes-related healthcare, public health, education, and research pathways.

  • Progress to advanced study such as an ICTQual Level 5 Diploma in Diabetes Management or higher education in healthcare or public health

  • Undertake specialist development through certificate courses in diabetes education or related clinical training

  • Move toward professional roles in diabetes care, health education, programme coordination, or public health initiatives

  • Explore future opportunities in research, academia, policy support, and specialist clinical practice

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