Advanced Diabetes Course
Enhance your clinical expertise with our Advanced Management of Diabetes course—a comprehensive, hands-on training program designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively support individuals living with diabetes. This course places a strong emphasis on the safe and accurate administration of subcutaneous injections, a vital method for delivering medications such as insulin.
Original price was: $200.00.$180.00Current price is: $180.00. pp
Diabetes remains one of the most common medical conditions encountered by support workers. A thorough understanding of its causes, symptoms, and management is essential for delivering safe and effective care. That’s why our course offers a foundational and advanced approach, ensuring you’re confident in both day-to-day support and emergency situations.
Advanced Diabetes Workshop Topics:
- Diabetes basics and implications in care
- Recognizing and managing hypoglycaemia & hyperglycaemia
- Blood sugar monitoring, sliding scale, and documentation
- Types of insulin and administration techniques
- Calculating doses and administering subcutaneous injections
- First aid for unstable sugar levels and emergency protocols
- Lifestyle adjustments, risk assessments, and care plans
- Accessing support from allied health professionals (podiatrists, dieticians, etc.)
Course Objectives
- Provide Support workers with a solid understanding of different types of diabetes and its effects on clients’ health and well-being
- Provide an understanding of risk factors and the pathophysiology of diabetes
- Develop practical skills for monitoring blood glucose levels and safely administering insulin using pen devices
- Identify signs and symptoms of hypo and hyperglycemia, and apply appropriate first aid and escalation procedures
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