Foundations of Diabetes for RHCPs

Our ‘Foundations of Diabetes for RHCPs’ course is designed to equip Practice Nurses and other Registered Healthcare Professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively manage patients with diabetes in primary care settings. This comprehensive two-day programme covers the fundamentals of diabetes care, including pathophysiology, diagnosis, management strategies, and patient education, ensuring participants are well-prepared to support individuals living with diabetes.

Foundations of Diabetes for RHCPs

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the pathophysiology, types, and risk factors of diabetes, and how they inform clinical assessment and diagnosis
  • Gain confidence in using evidence-based treatment and monitoring approaches, including pharmacological options and the 8 care processes
  • Develop strategies for educating and supporting patients with diabetes to manage their condition and reduce the risk of complications

This course includes

Direct Teaching

Case Studies

Practical Sessions

Course Content

  • Overview of diabetes in primary care
  • Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
  • Risk factors and predisposing conditions
  • Importance of early detection and management
  • Understanding the mechanisms of diabetes
  • Role of glucose metabolism in the body
  • Understanding insulin resistance and beta-cell dysfunction
  • Criteria and screening methods
  • Guidelines for diagnosing diabetes and prediabetes
  • Understanding key laboratory tests: HbA1c, fasting glucose & oral glucose tolerance test
  • Overview of treatment options
  • Lifestyle interventions: diet, exercise, and weight management
  • Mechanisms of action and indications for oral medication
  • Insulin therapy: types, administration, and monitoring
  • Measurement of ketones, blood glucose, HbA1c, renal function, lipids, and blood pressure
  • Compliance issues with medication
  • Acute complications of the diabetic patient: hypoglycemia and hyperglycemic crises and diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Chronic complications of the diabetic patient: cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, neuropathy and retinopathy
  • Annual diabetes review, monitoring, self management and action plans
  • 8 care processes
  • Routine foot checks and procedures
  • Referral pathways to other services and importance of multidisciplinary care
  • QOF indicators and NICE guidelines
  • Strategies for prevention and early detection
  • Importance of regular screening and monitoring
  • Empowering patients with self-management strategies
  • Importance of health promotion and patient education
  • Strategies for effective communication and counselling
  • Addressing psychosocial aspects and emotional well-being
  • Challenges in self-management
  • Resources to help support people living with diabetes
  • Interactive case scenarios and practical examples
  • Q&A discussion

FAQs

Yes, you will be issued with a certificate on successful completion of the course

Assessment by the instructor will be continuous throughout the course

This course is developed in line with NICE guidelines and the TREND diabetes competency framework. It provides a strong foundation for RHCPs new to diabetes care. However, you should only manage diabetes patients independently when both you and your employer are confident that you are competent to do so.

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Foundations of Diabetes for RHCPsOur ‘Foundations of Diabetes for RHCPs’ course is a 2 day course designed to provide practice nurses and other registered health care professionals with the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for diagnosing and managing diabetes in primary care settings.

The course will cover the basics of diabetes, including its causes, diagnosis, treatment, and management options, as well as exploring potential complications and effective monitoring processes. It emphasises taking a holistic approach to diabetes care, helping to empower patients with education and self-management strategies, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure effective diabetic care.

 

 

 

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Developed in line with current UK National Standards and Guidelines (including those in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) and guidance from the NHS, NICE and Best Practice Guidelines and Competency Frameworks.

 

 

 

 

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Developed in line with current UK National Standards and Guidelines, this course provides RHCPs with up-to-date, evidence-based practices for comprehensive diabetes management in primary care.

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