Advanced Diabetes & Subcutaneous Injection
Competency Based Learning
Overview
The Advanced Management of Diabetes course will provide learners with the knowledge to assist a patient living with diabetes. A subcutaneous injection is a method of administering medication. Subcutaneous means under the skin. In this type of injection, a short needle is used to inject a drug into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle. This unit will also provide you with the necessary knowledge of insulin use and medication precautions. (healthline.com)
Topics Covered
Advanced Diabetes workshop
- Basic Understanding Diabetes and implications in caring for a diabetic client
- Understanding complications including management of Hypoglycaemia and Hyperglycaemia – factors that can affect insulin levels
- Blood sugar monitoring and sliding scale – recording and documentation
- Understanding Insulin administration and complications – different types of insulin
- Follow procedures to calculate dose required and administer medication – Sub cut injections for insulin.
- Monitoring, Recording and First Aid
- Common symptoms and risk of low or unstable sugar levels
- Emergency management and calling for help
- Caring for mid-range high readings and low BSL recordings
- Understanding care plans and risk assessment.
- Understanding importance of lifestyle adjustment and medical follow up.
- Common complications and sources of expertise eg Podiatrist, dietician etc
Subcutaneous Injection
- Read, Interpret and implement Medication plans developed by a Medical practitioner – clinical supervision requirements
- Safety in medication administration Right Patient, Right Dose, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Time, expiry date and safety checks
- Follow Personal Hygiene and infection control procedures
- Follow safe injection procedures using pumps and pens (Containing pre- measured doses) Monitor for any side effects or adverse reactions
- Maintain records
- Understand different injection methods and related equipment
- Medication checking and recording requirements
- Safe needle disposal
- Quality check protocols when calculating and delivering variable doses
Need more information?
Is it Face-to-Face, Online or Combined?
This Course is 100% Face-to-Face
What is the Cost?
This Course is $110
How do I Book?
You can book in for an upcoming course HERE. Or call us on 0431 641 497 to book over the phone.
Upcoming Dates
Please call or email us to receive our training schedule.
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