Managing diabetes

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 3.5-hour segment you will learn how people living with diabetes can manage their condition and prevent complications

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 5 modules. You can complete each module at your own pace.
• There are 4 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.

What you will learn

After completing the course you will:

• Understand the roles of the Diabetes Care Team and how they support people with effective diabetes management, along with legislation and guidelines for driving and travel.
• Gain insights into healthy eating principles, including the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, glycaemic index (GI), and the impact of carbohydrates, fats, and alcohol on diabetes management.
• Recognise the benefits of physical activity in managing diabetes, including safety precautions and the link between exercise and blood glucose levels.
• Develop a thorough understanding of key diabetes medications, their actions, side effects, and the role of insulin in type 2 diabetes management.

Modules & Assessments

This segment of the Diabetes in Practice for Nurses program has 5 modules. There are 4 short multiple choice assessments throughout. You can complete the course at your own pace. Your progress is saved, so each time you login you can pick up where you left off.

Online Delivery

Students have the flexibility to study in their own time online in the Diabetes Qualified Learning Management System. We recommend using a desktop computer or laptop with the Chrome website browser. Course completion requires approximately 3.5 hours of eLearning.

Certificate

On completion of the course and by passing the assessments you will instantly be able to download your certificate of completion.