Diabetes awareness training course
Description
This awarenes course has been designed to provide delegates with knowledge about diabetes which is a common condition affecting many people in this country. The aim of this course is to improve the learners understanding of diabetes and assist delegates to understand how the two main types of diabetes present themselves. They will also learn how to recognise and provide emergency treatment for both hypoglycaemic and hyperglycaemic episodes and raise the learners understanding of the complications of diabetes and how these may be prevented.
Duration
2 to 2.5 hours (depending on group size).
Course content
- Introduction.
- What is diabetes?
- Different types of diabetes
- Symptoms and predisposing factors
- Complications of diabetes
- Treatment of the different types of diabetes
- The principles and benefits of a healthy diet
- Types of medication and monitoring of diabetes
- Hyoplygycaemia and it's management
- Hyperglycaemia and it's management
- Preventative measures
Cost
Please contact MEDISAFE TRAINING today on 0121 769 2827 for a very competitive unbeatable quote. The course price includes course handouts and certification for each delegate.
Assessment
Assessment is ongoing by the instructor.
Certification
A certificate of attendance from MEDISAFE TRAINING will be emailed within 48 hours to the lead person subject to successful completion of the course by the delegate. Hard copy certificates can be provided at additional cost per certificate.
Important Information
Please note that the candidates should have satisfactory English literacy and numeracy skills to understand the course and to complete any assessments.
Please also note that ID will need to be checked at the outset of the course for candidate verification process.
- The training room should be quiet and of appropriate size.
- Staff should be off work and not expected to be on duty.
- Staff attending should remain on the course for the entire duration of the training course.
