5 Foot Care courses

What is diabetes? The different types of diabetes medication About this event Event lasts 7 hours What is diabetes? The different types of diabetes medication How we manage diabetes in vulnerable people Health and foot care The different types of diabetes Treatment of diabetes High risk conditions The difference between hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia

EMM-Tech Short Course. This is a short introductory course created by Ross Emmett so that everyone would have the opportunity to use some of his work to help themselves, friends and family. It is primarily designed for non-professionals, however, it is also an ideal low cost introduction for trained therapists to see what EMMETT is all about. The course contains 11 moves which have been specially selected from the EMMETT Technique Practitioner Course. The course is conducted over 8 hours and may be offered as a one 8-hour day or two 4-hour sessions which are usually from one day to two weeks apart. No prior experience is necessary to attend a course. It can be attended by anyone over 16 years old.

COURSE INTRODUCTION  The purpose of this one day course is to introduce / refresh participants’ knowledge and skills in the essential aspects of diabetes management in their practice setting.  AIMS AND OBJECTIVES  Identify their current knowledge of diabetes care and how confident they feel about offering advice to a patient with diabetes and or their family. Purpose and outcomes of the main treatment options for people with diabetes . Discuss the importance of addressing the person’s needs and how regular clinic visits impact on the management of diabetes All course materials and certificate of attendance Accreditation 6 CPD points awarded completion. Accredited by One Awards (*Certificate £30) and CPD Standards (*Certificate free) Copyright © Annie Barr. All Rights Reserved. Discuss how to build relationships and establish an environment that enables the person with diabetes to take an active role in their diabetes management  COURSE CONTENTS OVERVIEW  Aetiology and diagnosis of type 1 and type 2. Difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes  Implications for practice  Management goals TYPE 1  Treatment and management options  Carbohydrate awareness  Challenges in self-management  Hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia  Screening and the annual review TYPE 2  First line treatment and step-wise options  Food choices and relation to risk  Activity and type 2 diabetes  Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes  Screening and annual review  SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DIABETES AND THEIR FAMILY  Seeing the person not the disease  Consultation skills  Ongoing support needs Copyright © Annie Barr. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFIC SESSIONS CAN ALSO BE OFFERED IN:  Food and lifestyle messages for diabetes  Annual review and screening including foot care advice  Blood glucose monitoring  Consultation skills and relationship building  Complications and treatment options  WHO SHOULD ATTEND?  Nurses HCAs

The EMMETT Technique is a gentle, yet effective muscle release therapy. Suitable for anyone with or without previous body therapy experience.

Aimed specifically at Podiatrists the day provides an excellent clinical complement to in-house established programmes and assumes legal and professional issues regarding the ordering of radiological examination are addressed locally.