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.
| Date | Venue | Size of Class | Register |
| 09.30-11.30 Tue 12th Sep, 2023 | Boarder Room (SU302), Chancellor’s Building, RIE | 24 | wenyi.zhou@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk |
| 12.00-14.00 Wed 15th Nov, 2023 | MS Teams (Virtual) | N/A | wenyi.zhou@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk |
| 0930-1130 Tue 16th Jan, 2024 | MS Teams (Virtual) | N/A | on eESS – Virtual |
| 0900-1100 Mon 5th Feb, 2024 | Boardroom 1, Floor2, RIE | 25 | on eESS – F2F |
| 0900-1100 Mon 10th Jun, 2024 | Boardroom 1, Floor2, RIE | 25 | on eESS – F2F |
| 1300-1500 Tue 3rd Sep, 2024 | Houston Room, Medical Education Centre, SJH | 25 | on eESS – F2F |
| 0900-1100 Wed 13th Nov, 2024 | Seminar Room 1, Medical Education Centre, WGH | 25 | on eESS – F2F |
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
