Specialised Diabetes Course Designed for Real-World Aged Care Settings

ITeC Academy’s Contribute to the Care of People with Diabetes course is a non-accredited training program designed for support workers and carers working with older people living with diabetes. If you’re supporting clients or residents with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes in aged care or home care environments, this course will strengthen your ability to provide safe, compassionate and informed care.

This diabetes training course not only helps you develop confidence in performing practical tasks like blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration, but also enhances your ability to observe and respond to subtle changes in a client’s condition. Understanding the early signs of complications and being able to take prompt action can significantly improve quality of life for those living with diabetes.

Practical Skills for Allied Health Professionals

This course focuses on giving participants a strong foundation in diabetes care relevant to the needs of elderly clients. Through structured online training modules and workplace-based assessment, you’ll develop skills in:

• Understanding what diabetes is and how it affects the body

• Recognising common complications of diabetes

• Supporting appropriate dietary needs for clients with diabetes

• Identifying and monitoring changes in care needs

• Performing blood glucose monitoring

• Administering insulin using a pen device

• Understanding factors that influence insulin effectiveness

• Responding to diabetes-related emergencies with confidence

Course content is delivered online and can be completed flexibly over a 6-week period. A qualified Clinical Nurse Educator will conduct the workplace-based assessment to ensure your learning is applied safely and appropriately in a real care environment.

Who Is This Diabetes Training For?

This course is ideal for:

• Aged care workers and personal care assistants

• Home and community support workers

• Disability support staff working with clients who have diabetes

• Support workers wanting to expand their knowledge in chronic condition care

Participants must already hold the following units:

• HLTAAP001 Recognise Healthy Body Systems

• HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication

Enrol Anytime – Flexible Online Learning Modules with Workplace Support

With no set start date and a 6-week flexible timeframe, you can enrol at any time and begin your learning journey when it suits your schedule. If you’re ready to enhance your skills in diabetes care, this course offers accessible, practical training to help you deliver better outcomes for the people you support.

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.