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Introduction to Blood Glucose Monitoring course

Speciality
Nurses
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 minutes
Subject matter expert
e-Learning for Healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity
Endorsed By
NHS Health Education England

This session describes a method of blood glucose sampling by using the capillary finger prick method.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • Describe the procedure of obtaining a capillary blood sample
  • Explain how to analyse this in a blood glucose testing meter
  • Interpret the results obtained from a blood glucose test

This session explains how to obtain a blood glucose sample using the capillary finger prick method, how to analyse the sample and then interpret the results.

Programs this course belongs to
Modules this course belongs to
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

Before commencing this session you should complete:

  • Pathophysiology of Diabetes (172-10)
  • Basal Bolus Regimen (172-11)
  • Introduction to Carbohydrate Counting (172-12)
Instructors / Speakers
Charlotte Avann,
Paediatric Registrar

Charlotte (MbChB MRCPCH) is a general paediatric registrar working in the West Midlands with a special interest in diabetes.

Type
Delivery
Title
Introduction to Blood Glucose Monitoring course
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Child and family health, Child health/paediatrics/immunisation, Children and young peoples health, Maternal-child, Paediatric, Paediatric endocrinology, Paediatric and Neonatal Care
Location
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Access Duration (in months)
12
Price:
$19.00
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