{"product_id":"diabetes-awareness-care-online","title":"Diabetes Awareness for Care Professionals Online (E-learning)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSupport People Living with Diabetes with Confidence\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis online awareness course gives care professionals and support staff essential knowledge for working with people living with diabetes. It covers diabetes basics, blood glucose monitoring, medication and insulin safety, hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia, complications, person-centred care, and documentation and escalation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe course refers to NHS and NICE guidance and CQC inspection findings. It is an awareness course and does not teach insulin administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Course For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport staff who may work with people living with diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and social care staff wanting to refresh their diabetes awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline e-learning, self-paced, on desktop or mobile. The course includes about 3 hours of video. Learners have lifetime access to the course materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Course Covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding diabetes\u003c\/strong\u003e – how glucose is regulated, the role of insulin and the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSigns and risk factors\u003c\/strong\u003e – symptoms, risk factors and warning signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlood glucose monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e – monitoring methods and recognising abnormal readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedicines and insulin safety\u003c\/strong\u003e – common diabetes medicines, safe medication management and insulin storage, responsibilities and documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifestyle support\u003c\/strong\u003e – nutrition, physical activity and lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHypos, hypers and emergencies\u003c\/strong\u003e – recognising and responding to hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and diabetic emergencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplications\u003c\/strong\u003e – short- and long-term complications and the importance of early escalation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerson-centred care and accountability\u003c\/strong\u003e – communication, documentation, information governance, incident reporting, multidisciplinary working and staying within your competence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, learners will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain diabetes and the role of insulin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise signs of abnormal blood glucose and respond to hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe blood glucose monitoring and medication safety principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify common complications and when to escalate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply person-centred principles and document accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise the limits of their own competence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAssessment and Certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe course includes a final assessment. Learners who complete the course and any required assessment receive a certificate confirming completion of Diabetes Awareness training. The course carries 3 CPD points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an awareness course and does not teach insulin administration, which needs separate training, competency assessment and role authorisation. It does not replace clinical training, employer policies, competency assessment or professional clinical judgement. The certificate should not be presented as evidence of independent clinical competence to administer medicines or insulin without separate employer-approved training and competency assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is this diabetes awareness course for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is for care professionals and support staff who may work with people living with diabetes and want to refresh their awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich types of diabetes are covered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimarily Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the course teach insulin administration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is an awareness course. Administering insulin requires separate training, competency assessment and authorisation for your role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it a substitute for clinical training?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Learners must follow employer policies, care plans and instructions from qualified healthcare professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the course take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is about 3 hours of video, studied at your own pace on desktop or mobile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the course carry CPD points?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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