Insulin Awareness &
Injection Technique
I really enjoyed this and thought it was the right mix - thank u. Great training from very experienced trainers”
Toni Archer, Training Co-ordinator
This interactive workshop is relevant for professionals working for social care or healthcare providers supporting and caring for adults living with diabetes who are treated with insulin. It is designed to be tagged on to the ‘Diabetes Awareness’ workshop but can be provided as a stand-alone module for teams who have attended a ‘Diabetes Awareness’ workshop within the previous year. It covers:
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What insulin is and the role it plays in the body
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Why do people with diabetes need insulin?
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The different types of insulin
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The administration of insulin
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Storage of insulin
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Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013
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Identifying and preventing areas of lipohypertrophy
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State (HHS)
This workshop is highly relevant for professionals working for social care or healthcare providers supporting and caring for adults living with diabetes who are treated with insulin.
This workshop also includes an 'Injection Technique' session relevant for non-registered practitioners.
This session offers both theoretical training and a practical insulin device session, giving attendees hands-on experience with the devices. Following the workshop, attendees will undergo supervision and competency assessments in their workplace, conducted by a delegating clinician. Participants are required to provide evidence of prior training in blood glucose monitoring and glucometer use.
NB: DUET diabetes does not recommend any particular brand of insulin or needle, nor provides individual competency assessments.
How long is the workshop?
3.5 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?