Chisholm TAFE students can access this microcredential through: Take the Chisholm TAFE Survey

This microcredential is tailored for diploma level healthcare workers in personal, aged, and community care sectors.

The aim is to enhance understanding and management of diabetes.

In this course you will learn about:

• Different types of diabetes.
• How to identify signs and symptoms of diabetes.
• Risk factors for diabetes.
• Diabetes screening.
• How lifestyle can help with diabetes management.

The knowledge gained from this course will help to improve health outcomes, quality of life, and overall wellbeing for people living with diabetes.

Learning

This online course is designed for you to complete at your own pace. We recommend that you allow at least 2 hours to complete learning content and activities.

Assessment

At the end of the course, you must complete an assessment with a pass mark of 80% to gain your certificate and digital badge.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Recognise and know the difference between the three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes, and prediabetes.
• Identify the signs and symptoms of diabetes and how it is diagnosed.
• List the risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
• Promote diabetes screening.
• Promote lifestyle change to reduce diabetes risk.
• Refer persons at high risk to the general practitioner for diagnosis.
• Identify the importance of screening for gestational diabetes and how it is performed.
• Describe lifestyle measures to help manage high blood glucose levels.
• Promote healthy eating and know when to refer to a dietitian for guidance.
• Promote an active lifestyle and less sitting.