Diabetes and Blood Sugar (Including Competencies)
Face to Face Training
Diabetes and Blood Sugar Testing (including competency sign off)
Course Length:
3 Hours
Maximum Number of Attendees:
Up to 12 delegates
Course Description:
Improve your awareness and understanding of diabetes and blood sugar monitoring. This training includes a practical competency sign-ff to ensure that all delegates are trained, assessed, and competent to undertake blood sugar monitoring.
Anyone who works in supporting individuals with diabetes, either diet, tablet and/or insulin controlled will benefit from this training. We will cover the different types of diabetes, the causes, and treatments for hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia, and DKA.
With blood sugar monitoring you will learn the correct procedures of blood glucose monitoring, infection control, and health and safety including sharps procedures.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:
What this course offers:
Introduction – What is Diabetes:
Gain knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus:
Type 1
Type 2
Gestational
Understand what goes wrong
Dietary recommendations
Complications of Diabetes:
Understand causes and treatment for:
Hypoglycaemia
Hyperglycaemia
DKA
Identify emergencies and how to deal with such circumstances
Identify complications that can be avoided