Diabetes Care and Insulin Administration Training

📅 Duration: 3 hours (half-day)

🎓 Accreditation: ✅ CPD Accredited

👩‍⚕️ Audience: Registered Nurses, Senior Care Assistants, and Support Workers involved in diabetes care and insulin administration.

🏥 Format: Face-to-face at your organisation

👥 Group Size: Up to 10 delegates

Close-up of various insulin pen devices and syringes.

Diabetes Care and Insulin Administration Training Course

Course Details:

Designed for registered healthcare professionals and senior care assistants who are responsible for insulin administration as part of their role.

The session provides a comprehensive overview of diabetes management and insulin therapy, including blood glucose monitoring, safe insulin administration, and the recognition of complications such as hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia, and diabetic ketoacidosis.

Participants will also learn about the wider aspects of diabetes care, including foot care and eye health, ensuring a holistic approach to supporting individuals with diabetes in line with current best practice.

Learning Outcomes – Diabetes Training for Healthcare Staff

By the end of this CPD-accredited course, participants will be able to:

Differentiate between Type 1, Type 2, and less common forms of diabetes.
Understand the anatomy and physiology of blood sugar regulation, including the roles of glucagon and insulin.
Recognise the signs and symptoms of diabetes.
Explore the emotional challenges faced by people living with diabetes.
Develop practical skills in blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration.
Identify complications of diabetes including hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia, and diabetic ketoacidosis.
Understand the prevention of deterioration, with an overview of foot care and eye care.
Gain knowledge of the different types of insulin medications and their administration.