The Diabetes Awareness for Care and Support Staff Training Course delivered by Imperial Corporate Training Institute is designed to equip frontline healthcare and support professionals with essential knowledge to understand, manage, and support individuals living with diabetes. The course focuses on improving patient safety, early recognition of symptoms, and effective day-to-day care practices in residential, community, and clinical settings.
Participants will gain practical insight into Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, blood glucose monitoring, insulin management basics, and dietary considerations. The training also strengthens communication skills to support patients emotionally and clinically, ensuring safer and more effective care delivery in healthcare environments.
Objectives
- Understand the causes, types, and progression of diabetes
- Identify early signs, symptoms, and complications of diabetes
- Learn safe monitoring of blood glucose levels
- Gain awareness of insulin administration and medication safety principles
- Improve nutritional guidance and lifestyle support for diabetic patients
- Enhance communication skills for patient-centred diabetes care
- Strengthen risk prevention and emergency response awareness (hypoglycaemia/hyperglycaemia)
Target Audience
- Care assistants and support workers
- Nursing and healthcare support staff
- Residential and nursing home staff
- Community healthcare workers
- Hospital auxiliary staff
- Homecare providers
- Individuals entering healthcare support roles