Diabetes
Essential diabetes awareness training for support workers, covering types of diabetes, blood glucose monitoring, hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia response, and insulin support.
Course Overview
This course provides disability and aged care support workers with the knowledge to confidently support clients living with diabetes. Participants learn about the types of diabetes, how to monitor blood glucose levels, recognise and respond to hypoglycaemic and hyperglycaemic episodes, support insulin administration, and apply relevant duty of care principles.
Topics Covered
- Worker responsibilities in diabetes support
- What is diabetes? Type 1 and Type 2
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Hypoglycaemia — recognition and response
- Hyperglycaemia — recognition and response
- Supporting insulin administration
- Dietary considerations and carbohydrate awareness
- Foot care for clients with diabetes
- Duty of care and documentation
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Accurately monitor and record blood glucose levels
- Recognise and respond appropriately to hypoglycaemia
- Recognise and respond appropriately to hyperglycaemia
- Support clients with insulin administration within scope of practice
- Apply duty of care and documentation obligations
Who Is This Course For?
New and existing disability and aged care support workers who support clients diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
Assessment
Verbal questioning and practical assessment.
Ready to Book This Training?
We deliver this course at your workplace across metro and regional NSW, or via Zoom. Contact us to discuss dates, group sizes, and pricing.