COURSE DESCRIPTION

This diabetes awareness training course aims to improve delegates knowledge and understanding of diabetes. A vital course for any staff members working with those with diabetes. The course will give clear understanding of the signs and symptoms is essential to being able to identify the signs of a diabetic attack and teach best practise in dealing with an emergency.

CERTIFICATION

On completion delegates will be able to demontrate a much improved awarness and understanding of diabetes, the effects in can have on the body, how to recongise signs of a diabetic attack and what do to in case of an emergency. Delegates will receive a certificate of attendance which is valid for 3 years.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• What is diabetes?
• The different types of diabetes medication
• How we manage diabetes in vulnerable people
• Health and foot care
• The different types of diabetes
• Treatment of diabetes
• High risk conditions
• The difference between hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia
• Written assessment