Diabetes Awareness Training
This Diabetes Awareness Training is a video-based learning course aimed at people working in the health and social care sector. It provides an overview of the condition, the common symptoms that might indicate someone has diabetes, methods of diagnosis, some possible treatments and common complications that can affect those with the condition.
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- Certificate available upon completion
*Annual price per unit unless stated otherwise
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About the Diabetes Awareness Online Training Course
The Diabetes Awareness Training course teaches you about diabetes and provides you with all the information you need to know to care for people with this condition.
Diabetes is a serious lifelong health condition that occurs when the amount of glucose – or sugar – in the blood is too high. If left untreated, high blood glucose levels can cause serious health complications.
Diabetes can develop in anyone at any point in their life, although there are certain groups and age ranges where it is more common. There are a range of symptoms that could indicate that someone has diabetes, ranging from excessive thirst to feeling more tired than usual. It is believed that up to 26% of residential and nursing home residents have diabetes so being able to recognise the symptoms and knowing how you can help them to manage the condition is essential.
Aims of the course
Upon completion of the course, you will understanding what diabetes is and its prevalence. You will be able to identify the symptoms of diabetes and understand the diagnosis and what treatments may be available. You will also understand the complications that may occur in people with diabetes.
Who is this online training course for?
This course is aimed at people working in the health and social care sector and will provide an overview of the condition, the common symptoms that might indicate someone has diabetes, methods of diagnosis, some possible treatments and common complications that can affect those with the condition.
Course content
1DIABETES – WHAT IT IS AND ITS PREVALENCE
The course begins by introducing facts ands figures from Diabetes UK about the prevalence of diabetes in care homes and the barriers to treatment, diagnosis, care and maintenance.
Diabetes is then defined and you will explore what can happen when high blood glucose levels are left untreated. The differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are explained and you’ll hear a summary of how each type of condition can be treated and managed. You’ll learn about insulin and its role in your body as well as how it affects the body in Type 1 diabetes.
Information about diagnosis is covered and the number of people affected by both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is explored. The Type 2 Diabetes Risk Score Calculator is linked from this section of the course.
2SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
This chapter looks at the common symptoms between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes using the ‘4 Ts’ method. You’ll learn about how a person is tested for diabetes in order to reach a diagnosis and manage the condition. HBA1C tests and Glucose Tolerance Tests are explained and you’ll hear about how these may be used to indicate a person’s risk of developing diabetes.
The different treatments for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are covered in detail, and the different types of insulin and their administration methods and frequencies are explained. Diabetes pumps are introduced and you’ll hear information about new emerging treatments,
Lifestyle changes are explored including the importance of a healthy, balanced diet and you’ll learn about the factors that may affect individual specific dietary requirements.
The role of medications and their potential side effects are examined and you’ll learn about how to administer each different medicine and the varying ways they work in the body.
The principles of blood glucose monitoring are explored and you’ll hear about how this works and why it is vitally important. You’ll learn about how to prepare to carry out this type of monitoring, the equipment you might need and how to undertake the testing and record results.
Hypoglycaemia and Hyperglycaemia are covered next with explanations of each and you’ll learn about what to expect and how to treat and care for a patient showing one of these conditions.
3COMPLICATIONS THAT MAY OCCUR
Chapter three looks at some of the common complications associated with diabetes. It’s important that you have an awareness of these because you may be caring for individuals with co-morbidity.
The chapter covers cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, neuropathy and nephropathy. You’ll learn about what each of these conditions is and how to reduce the risk of complications from any of them.
You might also be interested in some of our other e-learning courses covering Emergency First Aid at Work Training, Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines Training or Dementia Awareness Training. Alternatively, you can see our full suite Social Care E-Learning topics here.
Ready-to-go online training
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What do you get?
Our course(s), designed by topic specialists, are simple and easy to use and can be completed at a learner’s own pace and at a time that suits them. The course(s) are available via our learning platform, Activbase, which provides 24/7 access to learning resources and digital training records. Certificates are available upon completion of courses.
When purchasing for larger groups of people, our simple onboarding process can help setup the Activbase platform to meet the specific needs of your organisation.
For further information, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions, or if you would like a quote, a chat through your training requirements or just need some technical help then our team are here to help. Contact us today.
How is it delivered?
Modules are delivered via our online learning platform, Activbase or available in alternative formats for use on a customer’s own Learning Management System (LMS). Once payment has been received, you will be sent an email from RealSense confirming your purchase followed by a separate email from our Activbase Learning Platform with details on how to access your course(s). Access is available 24/7 for the duration of your license. Customers requiring a different course format e.g. SCORM for use on their own LMS, please contact us with your requirements.
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Diabetes Awareness Training
Upon successful completion, a certificate of achievement is available and or automatically added to a learner’s digital record.
Digital certificate(s) – print, download, store
A certificate includes the learner’s name, course title, completion score / result, completion date and any marks of approval, accreditation authorities, and or distribution partners. It can be downloaded, stored or printed.
Learning records
When using our platform Activbase, learning records are available 24/7 for review, tracking progress and access to certificates. Records contain details of sessions including progress, attempts and results. This and additional data such as associated CPD, standards and qualifications are logged and available for information insights and management reporting – a powerful resource for tracking compliance as well as monitoring learning pathways.
Please note: when accessing the course via standalone media or 3rd party systems, you will need to check those systems log learning activity appropriate to your training needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: How do I access the online learning course?
A: The course is accessed via our own Activbase learning platform, or can be made available as a SCORM object for you to upload to your own Learning Management System.
Q: What if I would like to add or change some of the content to make it more specfic to my organisation?
A: We can swiftly tailor courses to suit your specific training needs. Please contact our team to discuss your requirements and request a quote.
Q: Is it possible to arrange a demo?
A: Yes, of course. If you would like to have a demo of a course or the Activbase Learning Platform then simply contact our team who will be able to arrange a demo for you.
Q: I represent an organisation with lots of employees we would like to train. Can your solution manage that? How much will it cost? Is there a discount when buying for a large workforce?
A: Our digital learning solutions are suitable for small, medium and large organisations. The solution is scalable so you can purchase for an individual or for a large organisation. We have an affordable pricing structure with discounts available for larger volumes. Simply let us know what courses you would like, how many employees you wish to train and we can tailor a package to suit your specific training needs. Simply ask us for a quote.
What is Activbase?
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Q: I have a technical issue, what should I do?
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Q: I have forgotten my password, what should I do?
A: If you have forgotten or lost your Activbase password, you can request a password reset through our learning platform, Activbase.
Records and certificates - Is the course accredited? What if i fail? Can I download my certificate?
Q: Is the course accredited?
Most of our courses are accredited by relevant authorities / approval bodies applicable to the course such as CPD, RoSPA or IIRSM. Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any specific standard / approval requirements.
Q: Will I get a certificate?
All courses come with a certificate of achievement in recognition of completing the course successfully. A digital record is stored with each learner’s history and certificates are available for access and download.
Q: What if I fail my course?
If you do not achieve the pass rate for the course then you will be given the opportunity to review the training content and attempt the assessment again. With some of the video based courses, the course may be locked on a third failed attempt, subject to a review by your organisation administrator of a member of the RealSense support team.
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