Diabetes and Administration of Insulin
At Northbrook, we empower healthcare professionals to excel in diabetes care. Our one-day Diabetes and Administration of Insulin course equips colleagues with the skills to manage insulin therapy confidently. From injection techniques to crisis response, this hands-on insulin administration course ensures you deliver safe, effective care in any clinical setting.
Master Insulin Administration
Want to enhance your diabetes management skills? Our Diabetes and Insulin training is a one-day course for colleagues to learn the practical elements of insulin administration and patient support. Learn to adjust doses, handle emergencies, and apply case-based solutions, meeting NICE and NHS standards.
Why Diabetes Management Training Is Critical
With 4.9 million UK adults living with diabetes (Diabetes UK), poor insulin management can lead to hypo-/hyperglycaemia and severe complications. This diabetes management training empowers you to prevent these risks, aligning with NICE guidelines (NG5) and NHS protocols. Whether in hospitals, clinics, or community care, you’ll deliver safe, impactful care.
What You’ll Learn
Dive into a one-day curriculum packed with theory, hands-on practice, and real-world application:
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Introduction: Understand diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, gestational), insulin’s role, and risks of poor management.
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Types of Insulin & Regimens: Explore rapid, short, intermediate, long-acting, and premixed insulins; master pens, pumps, syringes, and regimens like basal-bolus or sliding scale; learn storage rules.
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Practical Insulin Administration: Practice subcutaneous injections, site rotation, and pen/syringe use; avoid dosing or timing errors.
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Monitoring & Adjusting Therapy: Monitor blood glucose, manage hypo-/hyperglycaemia, and adjust doses for sick days or exercise.
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Case Studies & Scenarios: Discuss real cases—adjusting insulin for meals, illness, or missed doses; troubleshoot glycaemic control.
Interactive theory bursts, injection pad practice, and group discussions ensure you’re ready for any challenge.
Who It’s For
This course is for healthcare professionals in diabetes care—nurses in wards, pharmacists in pharmacies, junior doctors in training, dietitians in community health, or diabetes educators in clinics. Ideal for those seeking an insulin administration course to meet NHS standards or boost patient outcomes, some clinical experience is helpful but not required.
Your Diabetes and Insulin Certification
Led by a registered nurse with extensive experience, this one-day course offers hands-on learning and realistic scenarios. Pass a competency check (injection technique demo) and Multiple Choice Questionnaire to earn a Northbrook Diabetes and Administration of Insulin certificate, showcasing your diabetes management training expertise.
Other organisations may call this training Insulin Administration Training, Diabetes Care Course, or Insulin Therapy Skills whatever the name, it’s the same one-day, practical experience to certify your skills.
