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Diabetes Professional Education NHS Lothian | Staff

HCSWs

Pan Lothian Management of Diabetes for HCSWs

For Healthcare Support Workers working in all settings across Lothian.

This is currently a half day course for Healthcare Support Workers working in all settings across Lothian. You can choose to attend the course either in person or virtually.

DateVenueSize of ClassRegister
09.00-1100 Wednesday, 15th January, 2025RIE30on eESS F2F
0900-1100 Tuesday, 18th February 2025Seminar Room 1, Medical Education Centre, WGH30on eESS F2F
1300-1500 Thursday, 3rd April 2025Houston Room, Medical Education Centre, SJH30on eESS F2F
1300-1500 Wednesday, 11th June 2025Traprain Room, East Lothian Community Hospital30on eESS F2F
0900-1100 Tuesday, 26th August 2025 RIE30on eESS F2F
0900-1100 Wednesday, 17th September 2025WGH30on eESS F2F
1300-1500 Thursday, 2nd October 2025Houston Room, Medical Education Centre, SJH30on eESS F2F
1300-1500 Wednesday, 26th November 2025Traprain Room, East Lothian Community Hospital30on eESS F2F
If you require any assistance please contact loth.diabetesmcneducation@nhs.scot

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop an understanding of the different types of diabetes, risk factors for developing diabetes, how it can present and how it is diagnosed
  • Demonstrate an awareness of diabetes complications, signs and symptoms to recognise and how to reduce risks
  • Understand the important impact of both diet and lifestyle on diabetes management
  • Demonstrate knowledge of why and when blood glucose and ketone levels should be monitored, understand results and report appropriately
  • Develop an understanding of foot problems related to diabetes and learn how to assess and refer appropriately
  • Understand how diabetes emergencies can develop, how to recognise the signs and symptoms and what action to take
  • Understand the ways in which self-care can be supported and independence promoted