Type 1 Diabetes Management in Children and Young People

Overview

This course will provide you with an introductory framework on how to treat and manage a child or young person with type 1 diabetes.

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Course content

• Overview of diabetes in children and young people
• Insulin therapies
• Monitoring diabetes
• Diet and exercise
• Diabetes emergencies and complications
• Service and staff responsibilities

Learning objectives

By the end of the course, learners will be able to explain:

• The prevalence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and young people with diabetes.
• The diagnosis of type 1 and 2 diabetes.
• How to use insulin safely.
• Monitoring and assessment of blood glucose control.
• The role of diet in the management of type 1 diabetes.
• A review of carbohydrate counting and how this relates to the correct dose of insulin.

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at all healthcare professionals and staff that have no prior knowledge of type 1 diabetes.

Assessment

Your level of understanding and knowledge will be assessed through a series of competencies throughout the modules. The course is followed by a multiple choice assessment with a pass mark of 80%. Learners will receive a completion certificate once they have completed the modules and assessment.

Accreditations & Endorsements

This course has been developed by HEAL.med (www.heal-med.co.uk) in partnership with experts from NHS University of Leicester.

Duration

60 mins approx.

Booking

Click 'book now' below then follow the checkout process. On receipt of your order, the e-learning team will be in touch to arrange access, please allow 24 hours. Learners can access and re-visit the course for a year.

FAQ & Guidance

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