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418 - Safe Use of Insulin in Hospital - Core
Certificate available: complete this course to be awarded a certificate
Insulin is a dangerous drug that can be harmful, and can even cause someone's death, if it is used incorrectly. Insulin errors can lead to hypoglycaemia (low glucose levels) or hyperglycaemia (high glucose levels) which can result in: - an increased length of hospital stay, - poor patient treatment satisfaction, - reduced confidence in hospital care, - an increased risk of infections and further complications, - and in extreme cases, even death. This essential training supports all levels of health and social care staff working in a hospital inpatient ward setting.
This topic generally takes around 45 minutes - 1 hr 45 minutes to complete.
Target Audience:Healthcare Assistant, Dietetic Assistant, Podiatry Assistant, Pharmacy Assistant, Personal Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Nurse Associate, Carer, Health Coach, Community Care Practitioner, Well-being Practitioner, Reablement Worker, Social Worker, Home Care Support Worker, Support Worker, Teacher, Child Minder, Play Therapist, Psychologist, Orthotists, Optometrists, Retinal Screeners, Ambulance Technician, Prison Officer, Receptionist, Porter, Plaster Technician, Phlebotomists, Student studying in the field of healthcare, etc.
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| Contributed by: | Priya Sidhu |
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| Licence: | © All rights reserved More information on licences |
| Last updated: | 12 June 2025 |
| First contributed: | 12 June 2025 |
| Audience access level: | Full user |
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