Description
This course provides disability support workers with comprehensive training in managing diabetes and administering subcutaneous injections safely. Participants will learn about subcutaneous techniques, risk management, and infection control in the context of injections. The course also covers the physiology of diabetes mellitus, the roles of insulin and glucagon, and the differences between Type I and Type II diabetes. Key topics include managing hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia, understanding diabetic neuropathy, and effective planning and management strategies. Gain the skills and confidence to provide safe and effective support for individuals living with diabetes.
Objectives
This course will cover:
- Subcutaneous techniques and equipment
- Risk management and safe injection techniques
- Infection control in the context of giving an injection
- Medication checking and recording requirements
- Monitoring for adverse effects, overdose and withdrawal
- Physiology of diabetes mellitus
- The role of insulin and glucagon
- Type I and Type II Diabetes
- Management and planning
- Hyperglycaemia and hyperglycaemia
- Diabetic neuropathy
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Certificate of Completion
Learning credits
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