About this course
Released October 2022; Reviewed and updated January 2024
Description
This 40-minute module aims to increase the confidence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners to educate clients and community members on how to manage their type 2 diabetes, including lifestyle changes and use of medicines to reduce the risk of developing complications.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module you should be able to:
- explain the importance of regular health checks, including screening for diabetes and cardiovascular disease
- describe type 2 diabetes risk factors and symptoms to help clients understand how diabetes affects the body
- talk with your clients about long-term complications of diabetes and how to avoid them
- describe common type 2 diabetes medicines and how they work
- discuss the lifestyle changes your clients and community members can make to help manage their diabetes.
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CPD accreditation
The National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners has endorsed the activity with 1.5 CPD hours.
Endorsement period: 16/03/2023 - 20/03/2025.