This one day course is designed for health care assistants who would like to gain more knowledge, understanding and develop skills in the safe handling of people living with diabetes in the community and activities to maintain independence and mobility of people living with diabetes.

Course Description

This one day course is designed for health care assistants who would like to gain more knowledge, understanding and develop skills in the safe handling of people living with diabetes in the community and activities to maintain independence and mobility of people living with diabetes. The course also offers training on how to support the self-care of patients living with diabetes in their own environment.

Topics in the course will include:

The basic theory of diabetes .
Health Care Settings where people with diabetes are seen.
Common complications associated with diabetes including risk factors in diabetes .
Simple mobility, handling techniques and range of motion exercises suitable for diabetics.
Supporting an exercise programme to aid and maintain mobility in diabetics.
Advice in managing your blood glucose levels .
Addressing psychological and emotional problems associated with diabetes.
Educational and safety advice.
Working with the family and other professionals in the team (GPs, PTs, OT, Nurses, dieticians)
Writing a short report.
How to refer on.

Web link to UEL web page with relevant product information.

Management of Diabetes through exercise physical activity and advice

 

Contact Dr Smith