Provider Training and Endorsement

Online Diabetes Training Courses for Disability Support Workers or Aged Care Workers.

Diabetes Qualified training and endorsement demonstrates your commitment to providing quality support for those living with diabetes in your care.

Our diabetes training programs Practical Diabetes for Disability Support Workers or  Practical Diabetes for Aged Care Workers are 2 hour diabetes training courses that will provide support workers with an good understanding of diabetes, including how to recognise signs and symptoms of diabetes, the difference between high and low blood glucose levels and appropriate actions to take.

By completing the training staff will improve their ability to support the person living with diabetes and have a meaningful and helpful conversation. They will be able to identify and flag issues which may lead to the reduction and prevention of diabetes related complications such as infections and falls. The course is easy to use, includes visual interactions and relevant case studies. It has multiple choice knowledge checks throughout to reinforce learnings.

Provider organisations that employ health care workers to provide aged care or disability support through home care or in their facility are able to access the below training options.

Investment Options:

1. eLearning package for Providers

If you would like to have the training program hosted on your own Learning Management System (LMS), we can provide you with the eLearning package file for $2,500 which includes:

• The learning program provided in a SCORM file (SCORM 2004 4th edition – please talk to us if your LMS does not support this format)
• Free update within the first year of hosting the course, further updates will attract a fee
• Provider self-management of the course

2. Annual Provider Access

If you have 60 or more employees to train in a Practical Diabetes online course, the most economical option is a provider subscription for $1,995 which includes:

• Unlimited enrolments to Practical Diabetes for Aged Care Workers or Practical Diabetes for Disability Support Workers training over a 12 month period
• Manager Login to view all employee completion data and reporting
• Diabetes Qualified will manage your employee enrolments and provide dedicated helpdesk support

3. Volume Pricing

The price is based on training your Health Care Workers and Nurses in one of our Diabetes Qualified courses. Our courses for Health Care Workers start from $40 per person, and we offer volume pricing for 15 or more users.

Fill in your details above for a free 2 week access pass or contact us 1300 727 194 or email@diabetesqualified.com.au

Testimonials:

” We have trained over 90 of our support workers in this diabetes course. Our staff found the course content easy to understand and they enjoyed the case studies and interactive learning. Our staff have been able to apply what they have learnt in their role when supporting people with diabetes in their care.” Jude, Organisational Development and Learning Manager Sunnyfield Disability Services.

” The course was very informative and suitable for all levels of staff, as well being very easy to use online. Our staff feel more confident on providing support and being able to explain diabetes and how to manage it. They learnt how to recognise signs and symptoms and the appropriate actions to take. ” Belinda, Operations Manager McCall Gardens Disability Services.

Diabetes Qualified Endorsement

To gain a Diabetes Qualified endorsement, the following criteria is required:

• 25% of your Healthcare Workers need to complete the online training ‘Practical Diabetes for Aged Care Workers’ or ‘Practical Diabetes for Disability Support Workers’
• 25% of  your Nurses need to complete the online training Diabetes in Practice for Nurses or Diabetes Essentials
• Your organisation is compliant with Aged Care Quality Standards or is an eligible NDIS provider

What are the benefits of being a Diabetes Qualified endorsed provider?

• Better outcomes for people in care living with diabetes
• Reduction in diabetes related complications such as falls, incontinence and infections
• Ensuring a safe, supervised environment for residents
• Providing professional development for employees to increase job satisfaction and morale
• Receive an ‘endorsed by Diabetes Qualified ‘ certificate and use of the logo for your website and marketing material
• Position your organisation as one that provides superior support to the people in their care living with diabetes.