Diabetes in Practice for Pharmacists

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Who is this course for?

Pharmacists

Delivery mode: Online

Course Duration: 9 hours to complete at your own pace.

CPD: 18 Group 2 credits

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Accreditation number: CX19003

This activity has been accredited for 9 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 9 CPD credits), suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan, which can be converted 9 hours of Group 2 CPD (18 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.

Course Overview

Diabetes Qualified is proud to collaborate with the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia in the co-development of the Diabetes in Practice for Pharmacists course. The course is aimed at supporting and improving health service delivery within all pharmacy practice settings, by enhancing pharmacists’ health literacy to improve health outcomes for people living with diabetes.

As a Pharmacist, you play a pivotal role in supporting the person living with diabetes. This course will enable you to have a supportive and helpful conversation with the person living with diabetes. By completing this course , you will:

Update your knowledge on diabetes management and apply to everyday practice
Improve your ability to support the person living with diabetes
Have the confidence to have a meaningful conversation with the person living with diabetes, and explain medical information in a way that’s more easily understood
Be able to describe the purpose of a Diabetes Care Team, and how they can help the person with their diabetes management.

Course Summary:

The course has 3 modules and 3 assessments.

The eLearning modules will cover:

Module 1

Introduction
NDSS, Diabetes organisations and Medicare
Talking the talk

Competency Standards assigned

Topic 1: 1.1, 1.4, 1.5

Topic 2: 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.5, 3.6

Topic 3: 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.5, 3.6.

Module 2

Diabetes explained
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes
Blood glucose levels
Looking after diabetes
Healthy eating
Physical activity

Competency Standards assigned

Topic 1: 1.1, 1.4, 1.5

Topic 2: 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.6

Topic 3: 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6.

Topic 4: 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6.

Topic 5: 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4.

Topic 6: 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.6.

Module 3

Blood glucose monitoring and related products
Medications and related products
Hyperglycaemia – managing high blood glucose levels
Hypoglycaemia – managing low blood glucose levels
Chronic diabetes related complications
Prevention and detection of chronic complications
Putting it into practice

Competency Standards assigned

Topic 1: 1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.6.

Topic 2: 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6

Topic 3: 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6.

Topic 4: 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6.

Topic 5: 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.6.

Topic 6: 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.6.

Topic 7: 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.6.

Once all the modules have been completed and you have passed the three assessments you will receive a certificate. There is also a further reading and resources document and some handy checklists provided.

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Definitioner

Hypoglycaemia

Also known as low blood sugar. It occurs when blood glucose levels drop to below 4 mmol/l. This can happen if a person with diabetes has taken too much insulin or has exercised more than usual. Symptoms of hypoglycaemia include dizziness, shakiness, rapid heartbeat, sudden hunger, cold or clammy skin, fuzzy vision, confusion, mood changes, and tingling or numbness in the hands, arms, tongue, or lips. Hypoglycaemia can occur even while using an insulin pump and, if left untreated, can lead to unconsciousness and diabetic coma. Pre-Diabetes – blood glucose (sugar) levels higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. People with pre-diabetes may or may not develop diabetes. Other names for pre-diabetes are impaired glucose tolerance, impaired fasting glucose, borderline, subclinical, chemical, or latent diabetes.

Hyperglycaemia

Also known as high blood sugar. It occurs when blood glucose levels rise above 10 mmol/l, and the body does not have enough or cannot use insulin to process food. Symptoms of hyperglycaemia include nausea, vomiting, muscle and joint aches, blurred vision, excessive thirst, and frequent urination. Over time, weight loss can result. Hyperglycaemia can occur even while using an insulin pump, and can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) if untreated.

Glucose

A carbohydrate and is the body's most important source of energy. It is produced from digested food, by the normal action of the liver, and is carried by the blood throughout the body.

Blood glucose levels

The measure of how much glucose (blood sugar) is in the blood. The normal level (euglycemia) is about 4 - 7 mmol/l before meals and less than 8 mmol/l after meals.

Blood glucose

The main sugar that the body makes from the three elements of food-proteins, fats, and carbohydrates-but mostly from carbohydrates. Glucose is the major source of energy for living cells and is carried to each cell through the bloodstream. However, the cells cannot use glucose without the help of insulin.

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