Blood Glucose Monitoring & Glucometer Training
All of the training was very informative and easy to understand. The practical session was very useful!
Jo Lummis, Deputy Manager &
Trainee Nurse Associate
This session is ideal for anyone performing capillary blood glucose testing who needs a refresher to ensure best practices are being followed, or anyone new to blood glucose monitoring, offering essential guidance and support.
The course covers:
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What a glucometer is and what it measures
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When blood glucose monitoring (BGM) is necessary
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How to maintain a glucometer and the test strips used
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How to do a capillary blood glucose test
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What to do if the blood glucose level is outside the documented range
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How to respond to different issues/events
Learners will also have practical, hands-on experience with glucometers.
Attendees who demonstrate core skills and competencies during the workshops will receive classroom-based competency certificates. However, workplace competency and ongoing assessments remain the responsibility of individual employers.
This workshop is relevant for people working for social care providers or in healthcare roles.
We normally schedule this workshop in tandem with our Diabetes Awareness Training on the same day, but it can also be delivered as a stand-alone course depending on your needs.
NB: DUET diabetes does not recommend any particular brand of glucometer. Each commissioning organisation is responsible for ensuring that the glucometers they use meet current ISO standards and are regularly checked for accuracy.
How long is the workshop?
2.5 hours of training face-to-face, led by an experienced Diabetes Practitioner or Educator.
How many staff can attend?
As an organisation, you can book as many places as you wish up to a maximum of 12 per workshop. We have created this limit per workshop to maintain an interactive and effective learning environment.
How can I book myself or my team onto a workshop?