Understanding Diabetes

Targeted at: Any member
Duration: 1 day

This seminar for care workers is an introduction to Diabetes Care. It will help participants gain an understanding of the causes and effects of the disease and discuss the impact it has on the individual’s life. Daily management and care services will be discussed.

What you can gain from the course

A chance to explore issues such as:

• The causes of Diabetes

• Common signs and symptoms

• Different types of Diabetes

• Potential complications

• Day to day management of the disease

• The importance of team work

Workshops using case studies will help participants examine the impact Diabetes has on the individual’s life and how they can help the patient stay healthy, in spite of the fact he/she has a chronic illness.

Date Thursday 18th September 2008
Location Derry

Date Tuesday 23rd September 2008
Location Belfast

For information on the course, Fidelma Carolan f.carolan@unison.co.uk 028 90270190

To register your interest download an application form here or

Apply Online:
Lifelong Learning Application Form