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Foundations of Diabetes for HCAs

Our ‘Foundations of Diabetes for HCAs’ course equips Healthcare Assistants with essential knowledge and skills to support Registered Healthcare Professionals in conducting diabetes reviews within primary care settings.

Foundations of Diabetes for HCAs

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the different types of diabetes, their causes, risk factors, and the impact on patient health
  • Gain confidence in supporting diagnostic processes and recognising key signs and symptoms of poor glycaemic control
  • Develop practical communication skills to assist patients in lifestyle changes and effective self-management strategies

This course includes

Direct Teaching

Case Studies

Practical Sessions

Course Content

  • Overview of diabetes in primary care
  • Role of the HCA in diabetes management
  • Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
  • Risk factors and predisposing conditions
  • Importance of early detection and management
  • Overview of the pathophysiology of diabetes
  • Weight management, BMI, waist circumference ratio
  • Nutrition, exercise, and obesity in diabetes
  • Mechanism of action and side effects of diabetes medications
  • Screening tests and annual reviews
  • 8 care processes
  • Investigations and blood glucose control and measurement
  • Pre diabetes screening
  • Foot assessments and risk
  • Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia
  • Recognising signs of complications
  • Understanding red flags and when to refer
  • Empowering patients with self-management strategies
  • Importance of health promotion and patient education
  • Providing lifestyle advice and support for patients and families
  • Understanding the psychological and social impact of diabetes
  • Resources to help support people living with diabetes
  • Scope of practice of HCas: accountability and delegation
  • Guidelines, resources and further reading
  • Interactive case scenarios and practical examples
  • Q&A discussion
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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 has been developed in line with NICE, NHS, and TREND competency frameworks. It is designed to build foundational skills for HCAs supporting diabetes care. However, you should only carry out reviews or related clinical tasks when both you and your employer are satisfied that you are competent to do so.

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Foundations of Diabetes for HCAs Our ‘Foundations of Diabetes for HCAs’ course is a comprehensive curriculum designed for healthcare assistants (HCAs) and other non registered practitioners working in General Practice who seek to enhance their knowledge and skills in the care and management of patients with diabetes.

This course covers essential topics ranging from understanding diabetes and its causes to recognising signs of complications. Participants will learn about the role of the HCA in supporting diabetic reviews including screening and monitoring processes and helping to support lifestyle choices. Attendees will also learn about the impact of diabetes on patients and their families and how to support and promote self management strategies and patient education.

 

 

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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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Gain a comprehensive understanding of diabetes care tailored specifically for Healthcare Assistants in primary care.

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  • 1 day - 09:15-16:30

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