Who will benefit from attending the course?
The module aims to provide health care practitioners working in the field of diabetes with comprehensive knowledge and skills, which will allow for the effective management of CSII.
This course will enhance your knowledge and practical skills in relation to CSII with regard to:
The evidence base for CSII
Establishing and managing basal rate insulin requirements
Bolus dose management
The maintenance of glycaemic control in pump patients
The practical application of carbohydrate counting
Dealing with special situations and life style issues such as children, pregnancy, illness, hospitalisation and exercise
Assessment of individuals for CSII
Practical pump training
Problem solving skills
Education programmes for individuals who use CSII
Course delivery will be over 2 consecutive days.
Multidisciplinary experts in both the theoretical and practical application of CSII will deliver the course.
The course is designed to be interactive incorporating a variety of teaching styles such as lectures, group work, workshops and case studies and experimental learning.
Physiology & overview of CSII
Basal rate management
Bolus doses & CSII
Basal rate management workshop
Infusion set & site management
Practical pump training
Food flexibility on an insulin pump
Managing the highs and lows
Exercise & CSII
Paediatrics & pumps
The patient’s perspective!
Pregnancy & pumps
Education & on-going
Problem solving workshop
Ms Lindsay Brunt
Course Coordinator
Education Centre
Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Liverpool L7 8XP
Phone: 07870897421 / 01517063816
admin@medexcell.co.uk
medexcellcourses@gmail.com