Issued 26 March 2026
The skills covered in the course are: * Blood glucose monitoring and interpretation * Insulin administration and medication management * Patient assessment and individualized care planning * Identification and management of diabetic emergencies (hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia) * Prevention and management of long-term complications * Nutrition guidance and lifestyle counseling * Patient education and self-management support * Use of diabetes care equipment (e.g., glucometers) * Communication and counseling skills * Record keeping and monitoring patient progress * Teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration * Adherence to safe, ethical, and patient-centered care practices
The outcomes are: * Explain the different types of diabetes and their causes, risk factors, and progression * Demonstrate accurate blood glucose monitoring and interpret results effectively * Administer insulin and other diabetes medications safely and correctly * Assess patients and develop individualized diabetes care plans * Identify and manage acute complications such as hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia * Recognize and support the prevention of long-term complications * Provide appropriate nutrition and lifestyle guidance to patients * Educate patients and families on effective diabetes self-management * Use diabetes care equipment correctly and safely * Maintain accurate records and monitor patient progress * Apply ethical, safe, and patient-centered care practices in all settings
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