Contribute to the care of people with Diabetes (Non-accredited)
FOCUS >> AGED CARE SUPPORT
DATES: Enrol anytime
DURATION: Up to 6 weeks
DELIVERY: Online learning modules, workplace practice and workplace based assessment conducted by a local Clinical Nurse Educator
WORK PLACEMENT: None
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: HLTAAP001 Recognise Healthy Body Systems and HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication
SUBSIDISED PRICES: N/A
PRICE: $385
Specialised Diabetes Training for Carers and Support Workers.
Take the next step in providing expert care with our focused course on diabetes management for carers and support workers. Designed for those working with elderly clients or residents managing Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, this training provides essential skills and knowledge to help you support individuals with diabetes effectively.
In this course, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of diabetes, its symptoms in the elderly, and its potential complications. You’ll explore the specific care needs of older clients, learning how to recognise the signs and symptoms of diabetes and related health issues. Special attention is given to monitoring blood glucose levels, understanding dietary needs, and administering insulin through pen devices. With an emphasis on responsive and compassionate care, this training also covers critical response techniques for handling diabetes-related emergencies.
Equip yourself to provide the attentive, skilled support that individuals with diabetes require..
On successful completion of this workshop, you will be emailed a Certificate of participation.
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Learn New Skills
During this course you will learn;
- What is diabetes?
- Complications of diabetes
- Diet for people with diabetes
- Identification & monitoring care needs
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Insulin administration by pen device
- Factors influencing insulin effects
- Emergency responses
Achieve Your Goals
This non-accredited short course is the perfect opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge with clients and residents who have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. You will learn about what is diabetes, identification, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration and emergency responses.
Assessments
You will be assessed a number of ways. These methods will include:
- Short answer questions.
- Workplace based assessment conducted by a local Clinical Nurse Educator.
Learn to identify and monitor care needs effectively, including the crucial skill of blood glucose monitoring.
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