1-day HCA PITstop course Diabetes foundation course for non-registered practitioners working in General Practice (you can attend this course if you are a HCA requiring update)
his course focuses on preparing non-registered practitioners to get involved in both the prediabetes and diabetes pathways. They will gain an understanding of the care pathways for people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, the screening tasks involved and key lifestyle messages to help support people achieve their individual goals
You can also attend the course if you are non-registered practitioner who requires diabetes update
Course Overview
• care pathways for high risk and type 2 diabetes, including the Diabetes Prevention
Programme and structured education programmes for type 2 diabetes
• screening tests associated with the annual reviews (including foot assessment and
recording risk)
• how to maintain the Practice ‘diabetes box’ containing blood glucose/ketone
monitoring equipment and hypoglycaemia treatment
• key lifestyle messages
• exploring the scope of practice of HCAs in diabetes care and the competency assessment/mentorship requirements.
Criteria to apply
• For Healthcare Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, practice admin team looking to become involved with the Part 1 of an annual review
• Are involved in delivering diabetes services or planning to become involved in delivering diabetes services in general practice
• Are be prepared to find a mentor in their practice and work with them to achieve relevant-to-role HCA PITstop competencies
You will be sent a resource pack, including a workbook, to use during the course.