Diabetes Awareness for Schools & Carers
This awareness course explains what diabetes is, how insulin and blood glucose are managed, and how to recognise and respond to hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis. It covers individual healthcare plans, sick days, food, exercise, trips and emotional wellbeing, with reference to the DfE statutory guidance on supporting pupils with medical conditions. It does not replace practical training, competency assessment or the person's own care plan.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 16
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and how blood glucose is managed.
- ✓Recognise the signs of hypoglycaemia and describe how to respond in line with a care plan.
- ✓Identify the warning signs of hyperglycaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis and when to get urgent help.
- ✓Describe how individual healthcare plans and the DfE statutory guidance support people with diabetes.
- ✓Plan for food, exercise, illness, trips and emotional wellbeing so that people with diabetes are included safely.
Course contents
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Module 1: Understanding Diabetes
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 2: Hypoglycaemia (Hypos)
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 3: High Blood Glucose, DKA and Sick Days
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 4: Plans, Inclusion and Wellbeing
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate