Non-Accredited Training

Diabetes Support

This course discusses the learning of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Delving into the importance of client maintenance, such as, healthy eating, insulin management, taking blood glucose levels, hypo/hyperglycaemia events and sick day management, students graduate with a comprehensive ability to care for those with diabetes.

(**Use code HILLSBDAY25 for 25% Off Stirling Campus Training At Checkout)

    • NDIS Code of Conduct, Practice Standards and High Intensity Skill Descriptors

    • Understanding symptoms, causes and risks associated with diabetes

    • Understanding the different types of diabetes and who they affect

    • Developing a basic knowledge of diabetes medication

    • Having a basic knowledge of key medication effects and side-effects

    • Developing a basic knowledge of primary management care for people living with diabetes including hydration, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle options including the role of the Glycaemic Index

    • Developing knowledge in taking a Blood Glucose Level including Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring and use of the Time in Range concept for determining long-term BGL’s

    • Understanding Hypo- and Hyperglycaemia, reducing risk of these events and management options for each event including sick day management 

    • Developing knowledge in the administration of Insulin via subcutaneous injections, the role and application of sliding scale insulin and how to apply this principle from the Medication Authority

    • The role of infection prevention and control including hand hygiene, the use of appropriate PPE and disposal of sharps waste

  • Dependant on a service providers scope of practice, this course may have one or two practicals

    1. Taking a BGL

    2. Subcutaneous injection (optional as per organisational requirement and registration)

    Students must complete all practicals to pass the course

    • 3 hours

    (Refresh every year)

    • Kent Town

    • Stirling

  • Group Booking 1-5 People Cost:

    Group Booking 6-10 People Cost*:

    • $950

    (**Use code HILLSBDAY25 for 25% Off Stirling Campus Training At Checkout)

    • This course is for group bookings only

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*2024 Fee schedule: This cost includes a face-to-face training session for up to 10 staff, held at either our City or Hills premises. Includes practical and theory components onsite. For more information including group bookings or off-site travel, please contact Admin 08 7113 3071 or admin@yourlearningportal.com.au

**Discount code can only be used towards training at our Stirling Campus. Training must be purchased before Sunday the 22nd of December 2024, on selected training.

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