Diabetes Management
Administration of Subcutaneous Injection (Insulin)
For Community Health & Disability Support Workers
The Course
This is an excellent introduction to Diabetes management. A must for all new staff and refresher for existing workers. Participants will learn about the different types of Diabetes, diet, complications and how to check a person’s Blood Glucose Level. (BGL)
Insulin administration can be included.
NDIS Skills Descriptors
This course meets the requirements for support workers according to the NDIS Practice Standards 2022
Confirm client details and need for injection
Follow personal hygiene and infection control procedures
Blood Glucose Levels (BGL) – range, checking a persons BGL
Diabetes management – diet, medication, lifestyle, complications
Follow safe injecting procedures using insulin pens
Medication checking and recording requirements
Signs of adverse reactions and action required
Sharps safety and safe needle disposal
Practical Activities
Attendees will have an opportunity to practice checking Blood Glucose Level’s (BGL) using a lancing device and BGL monitor.
If insulin administration is included attendees will be provided with a pre-loaded insulin pen to practice subcutaneous injection.
Duration of the course is 3.5 hours
Attendees will receive a certificate on completion of the course.
Certificates are valid for one year.