Hypo- and Hyperglycaemia
About the course
This course is part of the APNA-accredited “Diabetes in Practice for Nurses” program and offers a practical option for those not ready to commit to the entire 12-hour program.
In this 1-hour segment you will about the signs, symptoms, causes and management of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia. This course also covers diabetic ketoacidosis and sick day management.
How does this course work?
- Once you enrol online you will automatically gain access to your course in our e-Learning platform. Everything you need to complete the course is available online, with 24/7 accessibility.
- This segment of the Diabetes in Practice for Nurses course consists of 3 modules. You can complete each module at your own pace.
- There are 2 multiple choice assessments. The results are shown immediately.
- Once you have completed the modules, passed both assessments and completed the course feedback survey you will be able to download your ‘Certificate of Completion’.
- You will have 12-months access to the course from your enrolment date. This enables you to learn on-demand, at your own pace, and at time that suits you.
Module 1: Introduction
- Recognise that diabetes is a significant health problem in Australia and why it is important to follow this training.
Module 5: Acute complications – hyperglycaemia
- List the signs and symptoms and causes of hyperglycaemia and how it is managed.
- Describe what diabetic ketoacidosis is and the factors that cause it.
Module 6: Acute complications – hypoglycaemia
- List the signs and symptoms and causes of hypoglycaemia and how it is managed.
- Describe the treatment and management for mild, moderate and severe hypoglycaemia.
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