The National Diabetes Care Course has been developed by the National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC) to provide healthcare providers in a range of general care settings with current knowledge of diabetes clinical management and self-care regulation. 


The National Diabetes Care Course is an interactive online learning tool.


The course consists of ten modules including: 

  • Learning videos
  • 24 hour a day access so you can complete the course at a time or place that suits you
  • Online assessments
  • Certificates on completion of each module

The National Diabetes Care Course is registered for 30 category 2 RACGP points.


Course curriculum

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  • 1

    Module 5: Acute complications

    • Acute Complications of Diabetes Mellitus Overview

    • Hypoglycaemia

    • Video Overview - Hypoglycaemia

    • Hypoglycaemia Defined

    • Severity of Hypoglycaemia

    • Hypoglycaemia Symptoms

    • Causes of Hypoglycaemia

    • Treatment of Hypoglycaemia

    • Rule of Counter-Regulatory Mechanisms

    • Hypoglycaemia in the workplace

    • Level 3 Severe Hypoglycaemia in the Hospital Environment

    • Level 3 Severe Hypoglycaemia

    • Management & Prevention of Hypoglycaemia

    • Hyperglycaemic Emergencies

    • Hyperglycaemia - Definition

    • Signs and Symptoms of Hyperglycaemia

    • Precipitating Factors for Hyperglycaemia

    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

    • Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic Syndrome (HHS)

    • Self Care Strategies for Hyperglycaemia

    • Sick Days - Learning Outcomes

    • Importance of Sick Day Education

    • When to Follow Sick Day Guidelines

    • Sick Day Management Plan

    • Sick Day Plan - Key Principles

    • Sick Day Plan - Key Principles Continued

    • Sick Day Care on Insulin Pump Therapy (IPT)

    • Client Education & Support

    • Client Education - Travel & Sick Days

    • Monitoring & Care of Diabetes During Fasting - Learning Outcomes

    • Optimal Diabetes Management Prior to Surgery

    • Importance of Diabetes Management Prior to Surgery for Hospitals

    • Planning for Fasting Procedures

    • Control During Procedures

    • Procedures Requiring Dietary/Bowel Preparation

    • Post Operative Sliding Scale Insulin Therapy

    • Diabetes and Surgery Principles

    • Personal Insulin Pumps & Surgery

    • What is the Role of the Specialist Inpatient Diabetes Team?

    • Resources

    • Conclusion

    • Module 5 Assessment


NDCC ENROLMENT FEES

For NADC Members, please email [email protected] to get your member code for the discounted price.

NDCC OTHER PRICING

Discounts for bulk registrations:

5-10 registrants – 10% discount

11- 49 registrants – 20% discount

50-99 registrants – 25% discount

100-200 registrant – 35% discount

200+ registrants – 45% discount


Individual module price:

Individual modules can be purchased for $30 per module (for NADC members) or $60 per module (for non-NADC members) however, there are no discounts for bulk registrants.


Please contact us at [email protected] for bulk and individual module enrolments.