CALHN Nursing Education Courses
Diabetes Education: Managing the Patient with Diabetes
Managing the Patient with Diabetes
A one day module for nursing staff covering the critical thinking and practicalities required to incorporate diabetes management into all clinical areas. Patient assessment scenarios will be utilised along with equipment demonstrations providing “hands on” training as well as theoretical content.
Learning Intentions
Topics included
- The acutely unwell diabetic patient
- Treatment options, medication management
- Long term care, complications
- Discharge planning
- Educating the patient
- The referral process
The program supports and links to Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Directions Care
This program links to The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards:
1. Clinical Governance Standard
2. Partnering with Consumers Standard
5. Comprehensive Care Standard
8. Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard
Intended participants: Nursing staff aiming for enhanced insight and confidence in a variety of aspects of diabetes care.
Estimated Total Course Time: 8 hours face to face workshop
Assessment Type: Practical workshop
Frequency: Once-off training
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