Course Overview

This course provides personal care workers and support workers in residential and home care settings with the tools and knowledge they need to assist consumers with diabetes confidently and safely.

Assisting aged care consumers to live life to the fullest should be the main focus of diabetes care. 

Consumers living with diabetes have their own views, preferences, values, and experiences. Staff need to work in partnership with consumers, their families, and others they want involved to ensure the best quality care. Effective diabetes care is crucial for maintaining the health and well-being of consumers, preventing complications, and enhancing their quality of life.

Learning Outcomes

This course will provide an understanding of:

• What diabetes is.
• Types of diabetes.
• How diabetes can impact aged care consumers.
• Common complications of diabetes.
• Person-centred care for consumers with diabetes.
• How to support consumers living with dementia and diabetes.

Target Audience

This course has been designed for personal care workers and other support workers that provide care in residential aged care homes and home care settings.