Diabetes and Blood Sugar (Including Competencies)
Train the Trainer
Diabetes and Blood Sugar Testing (including competency sign off)
Course Length:
Full Day
Maximum Number of Attendees:
Price per Delegate, please call 01376 573999 for additional 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
Blood Sugar Monitoring:
Establish the correct procedures of blood glucose monitoring including infection control procedures, health and safety including sharps procedures
Interpretation of results
Identify when to seek further assistance
Practical session to include competency sign off