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Diabetes Risk Awareness Course
An online Diploma Course of 8 Lessons
Diabetes is widely recognised as one of the leading causes of death and disability in the industrialised world, it is also incurable. However, early diagnosis, followed by the appropriate treatment, will enable the individual to live a full and productive life.
The purpose of this Diabetes Risk Awareness course is to ensure that holistic therapists are in possession of sound information, so that they will be aware of the symptoms and dangers of this disease. This will enable them to know when to recommend that a client seeks qualified medical advice and assistance.
This course will be of benefit to every Holistic Therapist, seen as an ‘additional course’ to all other therapy training it is provided to broaden their knowledge and increase awareness of this ailment.
This subject is complemented by our Nutrition Course (Holistic).
Diabetes Risk Awareness Course
Summary of Topics included in the Course
• What is Diabetes Mellitus?
• Diabetes Types 1 & 2
• Why Holistic Therapists should be knowledgeable about diabetes
• Long term complications from diabetes due to late diagnosis
• Duty of care that the therapist owes to the client
• The endocrine system and the pancreas
• Production of the hormones insulin and glucagons
• The regulation of blood sugar
• Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia
• The importance of Diet and Weight Control
• Levels of blood glucose
• The symptoms of diabetes
• The complications and long term physical damage caused by diabetes
• Blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, nerve damage, and limb amputations
• Implications for the Holistic Therapist
• How the therapist can make a ‘preliminary assessment’ and refer to a Medical Professional
• Managing the initial discussion
• The questions that the therapist needs to ask and how the answers may be interpreted
• Assessing the results of the discussion session
• How to advise on Dietary measures and exercise programmes
• How you can incorporate diabetic risk assessment into your practice
A Practitioner/Therapist Level Qualification is awarded on successful completion of this course.
See our Accreditation Page for the list of ‘independent accrediting bodies’ who approve and accredit our courses in the UK and around the World.
About our Diabetes Risk Awareness Course Writer
Tony Edwards holds advanced qualifications in Nutrition, Counselling, Psychotherapy and Behaviour Modification, Stress Management, Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Naturopathy. He is a Nationally Registered Hypnotherapist and Hypnoanalyst, a Fellow of the British Institute of Hypnotherapy and a Registered Member of the Association of Natural Medicine. Tony is also the author of internationally recognised training courses and texts in these subjects. He is a member of several ‘Professional Bodies’ concerned with various modalities in the complementary therapy field, a Member of the Nutrition Society, and a Life Fellow of Medicina Alternativa.
Those who have studied with us previously, will be familiar with Tony’s excellent presentation of many of our courses. These include: Hypnotherapy, Medical Hypnotherapy, Past Life Therapy, Clinical Nutrition and Meridian Psychotherapy.
Tony has written an article entitled “Obesity – A briefing for Complementary Therapists” where he discusses the implications of the spiralling obesity problem. The article also suggests that Holistic Therapists have an ‘important role’ to play in combating the problem, by offering Nutritional advice to their clients.
Student Feedback
Hello, I have done several of these courses in the past with the School of Natural Health Sciences and recently did the Diabetic Risk Awareness course, self study. These courses are very interesting and informative. I will be doing more. I would recommend these courses whether it’s for personal knowledge or starting up as a therapist. The staff are also very helpful.
Kay Kneill
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Which distance learning study method should you choose?
Self Study: The self-study option is a faster method of study for those who feel they may not need that support. The Self Study team review each part of your course, rather than lesson by lesson, and the team will assess your work and inform you if you are making serious errors. You will not receive feedback on your work, and you may be asked to repeat an answer paper which does not reach our threshold of acceptance.
Tutored: The tutor option is for students who would like feedback on their work and who may require more support in their studies. Our dedicated Tutor Team will review your work lesson by lesson and give you feedback, where required. You can ask questions, and the team can guide you to success by helping you navigate the course material.
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There are no time restrictions, you simply study and return work when you wish. Our courses do not expire, so take your time and enjoy the gentle learning curve. You simply work through the assignments at your own pace, free from the restrictions and pressures of working to deadlines.
On average students take approximately 200 hours, 3 – 4 months, to complete a non advanced course. Around 300 hours 5 – 6 months for an advanced course plus time for practical work with your volunteers for any hands-on therapy.
This is simply a guide; everyone studies at their own pace.
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Question Papers
There are question papers at the end of each lesson, and a final question paper at the end of each of the courses which are all conducted via email. No attendance is required.
The Final Exam is classed as an open book exam so you can consult your course material to help if necessary.
Insurable
Qualifications
Qualifications
An insurable Practitioner/Therapist Level Qualification is awarded on successful completion of this course.
See our Accreditation Page for the list of independent accrediting bodies who approve and accredit our courses in the UK and around the World.
FAQ's
The tutor option is for students who would like feedback on their work and who may require more support in their studies. Our dedicated Tutor Team will review your work lesson by lesson and give you feedback, where required. You can ask questions, and the team can guide you to success by helping you navigate the course material.We are always available to answer any of your questions if they are not included on our Frequently Asked Questions page. Simply contact us by telephone or email!
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