Diabetes Awareness & Diabetic Emergency Course
Professional Diabetes Training for Carers, Support Workers & Workplace Staff
Our Diabetes Awareness and Diabetic Emergency Course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of diabetes, its causes, symptoms, treatments, and the essential first aid response required in diabetic emergencies. Designed for those working in care settings, education, and workplaces, this course ensures staff can confidently recognise and manage diabetes-related situations.
This course helps employers meet their duty of care and supports safer environments for individuals living with diabetes.
Diabetes Awareness & Diabetic Emergency Course
Duration: Half-day (3 hours) or Full day option available
Training can be delivered onsite to meet your organisation’s needs.
Certification: Participants will receive a Salus Training Certificate of Attendance valid for 1 year, demonstrating competency in diabetes awareness and diabetic emergency response.
Delivery: Training can be delivered onsite to meet your organisation’s needs.
Course Aims
This training course is designed to ensure participants can:
- Understand what diabetes is and the difference between Type 1 and Type 2
- Recognise early and advanced signs of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)
- Respond safely and quickly to diabetes-related emergencies
- Support individuals who use insulin or other diabetes medication
- Promote good diabetes management in workplace or care environments
- Record, report, and escalate concerns following organisational procedures
What Learners Will Cover
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand Diabetes
- Understand the causes and risk factors of diabetes
- Know how Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes impact the body
- Recognise common symptoms and long-term complications
Identify Diabetic Emergencies
- Recognise hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia symptoms
- Assess levels of responsiveness
- Provide the appropriate first aid treatment
Respond with Confidence
- Take safe, effective actions during a diabetic emergency
- Administer glucose treatments safely (within organisational policies)
- Know when to call emergency services
- Support individuals during recovery
Care Environment Considerations
- Best practice for monitoring and managing diabetes in care or workplace settings
- Understanding person-centred support
- Recording and reporting incidents accurately
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for:
- Carers and support workers
- Nurses, healthcare staff, & domiciliary teams
- Teachers, teaching assistants & school staff
- Workplace first aiders
- Anyone supporting individuals with diabetes
No previous medical training is required.
Why Choose Salus Training?
- Experienced, qualified trainers
- Up-to-date, evidence-based content
- Engaging and practical learning
- Tailored to your organisation’s sector (care, schools, corporate, etc.)
Course Content Includes
What is diabetes?
Type 1 vs Type 2
Symptoms & diagnosis
Hypoglycaemia: recognition & treatment
Hyperglycaemia: recognition & support
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) awareness
Lifestyle factors & prevention
Reporting and documentation
Diabetes Awareness & Diabetic Emergency Course
If you are looking for a Diabetes Awareness & Diabetic Emergency Course , delivered by experienced instructors with real-life emergency response experience, Salus Training can support your organisation.
📞 Contact us today to book your Diabetes Awareness & Diabetic Emergency training or to discuss your workplace training requirements.