Who It's for
Aged Care Workers
Start Date
Enrol Anytime
Duration
2 hours
Delivery
Online
Chapters
8 chapters
Price
$40 AUD
About the Course
Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia, and around one quarter of all people living in Residential Aged Care Facilities have diabetes. For older people, helping them maintain the best quality of life is one of the main principles of diabetes management and Aged Care Workers play a pivotal role in supporting the person living with diabetes. This eLearning program will provide Aged Care Workers and Assistants in Nursing with a basic understanding of diabetes, and how it relates to their work and the situations that arise from their role.
Learning outcomes:
- Gain a basic understanding of diabetes, and how to recognise signs and symptoms of diabetes in residents.
- Recognise the difference between high and low blood glucose levels, and know the appropriate action to take
- Be able to identify and flag issues which may lead to the reduction in diabetes related complications, such as falls, incontinence and infections
- Improve their ability to support the person living with diabetes and have a meaningful conversation
Volume Pricing
Provider Investment – suitable for 60 or more users.
Talk to us if you wish to purchase multiple courses or provider access on 1300 727 194 or email@diabetesqualified.com.au
To find out more about becoming a Diabetes Qualified endorsed provider click here
Course Summary:
This 2 hour online eLearning program has 8 chapters, each with a scenario or knowledge check question. The following topics are covered:
- Understanding diabetes
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Highs and lows of blood glucose levels
- Eating healthy
- Moving more
- Medications for diabetes
- Staying healthy
- Support services
Once learners have completed all the chapters they will receive a ‘certificate of completion’. There is also a further reading and resources document provided.