Living Well with Diabetes Mellitus
About This Course
At the end of the course, allied healthcare professionals, nurses and other health-related workers will be able to:
• Acquire and retain accurate basic knowledge of exercising with diabetes
• Identify the safety aspects of each exercise
• Explain how to carry out each exercise safely
• Develop a personalised plan/ regime to allow the diabetic patient to incorporate regular exercise and live a healthier lifestyle
• Acquire the necessary skills sets in managing community and healthcare treatments in specialist and community clinics, and in Senior Activity Centres.
• Enable participants to acquire the necessary skills to come up with treatment plans for patients and senior citizens on lifestyle and behavioural interventions.
What You'll Learn
The course curriculum focuses on the pathophysiology of diabetes and provides structured training on exercise and nutrition programs that can be implemented in patient homecare settings. Participants will gain hands-on experience in developing treatment plans that incorporate lifestyle and behavioural interventions, as well as practical skills in managing patients in specialist, community clinics and senior activity centres.
Upon completion of this course, participants will have gained a thorough understanding of the comprehensive management of diabetes, encompassing the critical role of exercise and nutrition in disease management. Armed with this knowledge and practical skills, they will be better equipped to deliver effective and patient-centred care, positively impacting the health and overall well-being of those in their care.
Entry Requirements
No pre-requisites