Paediatric Diabetes
- Course Duration1 month
- Learning FormatOnline Learning
- Course Fee£ 99 GBP
Course Overview
The Paediatric Diabetes course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to understand, diagnose, and manage diabetes in children and adolescents. Covering clinical presentations, insulin therapy, acute and long-term complications, and psychosocial support, this course offers practical, family-centred, and evidence-based guidance. It is ideal for nurses, GPs, paediatricians, and allied health staff involved in the care of young patients with diabetes.
Course Curriculum
- Defines diabetes in children, types (Type 1, Type 2, MODY, neonatal diabetes), epidemiology, and prevalence trends.
- Explains insulin production and action, autoimmune mechanisms in Type 1 DM, insulin resistance in Type 2 DM, and genetic factors.
- Covers signs and symptoms (polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss), diagnostic criteria (blood glucose, HbA1c), and differential diagnoses.
3 Hours
- Discusses Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) recognition, management, and hypoglycaemia causes, symptoms, and emergency treatment.
- Reviews microvascular (retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy) and macrovascular risks, screening guidelines, and prevention strategies.
- Types of insulin, dosing regimens, injection techniques, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS).
- Principles of diabetic diet planning, carbohydrate counting, exercise guidelines, and integrating daily activities with glucose control.
- Psychological impact, support for children and caregivers, counselling, and school management considerations.
- Innovations in insulin delivery, artificial pancreas systems, emerging therapies, and updated clinical guidelines.
Skills Covered
- • Early recognition and diagnosis of paediatric diabetes
- • Emergency and ongoing management of DKA and hypoglycaemia
- • Insulin therapy planning and blood glucose monitoring
- • Nutrition planning and lifestyle integration
- • Psychosocial counselling and family education
- • Awareness of emerging innovations and treatment options
Why join this program?
- • Gain practical expertise in managing diabetes in children and young people.
- • Learn directly applicable clinical skills for both primary and secondary care.
- • Enhance your CV with evidence-based training in paediatric endocrinology.
- • Stay up-to-date with advances in insulin delivery and monitoring technology.
- • Suitable for nurses, GPs, paediatricians, students, and diabetes educators.
Course Objectives/key Features
- • 24 hours of concise, clinically relevant online training.
- • Real-world case studies and treatment examples.
- • Tools for family education and school health support.
- • Evidence-based curriculum aligned with UK clinical guidelines.
- • Certificate issued upon successful completion.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:- • Recognise early symptoms and risk factors for paediatric diabetes.
- • Perform diagnostic assessments and plan appropriate interventions.
- • Respond to acute complications including DKA and hypoglycaemia.
- • Manage insulin therapy and monitor blood glucose levels in children.
- • Educate families and schools on managing diabetes day-to-day.
Why Choose London Technology College?
- • Open to All – Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, our courses are designed to meet you where you are.
- • Practical Approach – Learn by doing, with hands-on exercises that reflect real-world office tasks.
- • Experienced Tutors – Our instructors bring real industry know-how and a passion for teaching.
- • Certificate of Completion – Add an accredited certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to boost your job prospects.
- • Flexible Learning Options – Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Ideal for working professionals and international students seeking flexibility without compromising quality.
- • Job-Ready Skills – Get trained in tools and techniques that employers actually look for.
- • Support That Stays With You – Need help? Our team is here from start to finish—no question is too small.
- • Learn at Your Own Pace – Take your time or move quickly—the course is designed to adapt to your needs.
- • Hands-On Projects – Put your skills into action with tasks like reports, spreadsheets, resumes, and more.
Certificate of Completion
Upon completing the course, learners will receive a professional Certificate in Paediatric Diabetes from London Technology College. This certificate confirms your understanding and readiness to support children with diabetes across clinical and community settings.
Earn Your Paediatric Diabetes Certificate:
- • UK-verified certificate from London Technology College.
- • Case-based and practical training in diabetes care for children.
- • Core skills in insulin therapy, nutrition, education, and complication prevention.
- • Recognised credential for paediatric, nursing, and primary care professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Nurses, GPs, paediatricians, medical students, and diabetes educators.
No. The course provides foundational through to intermediate-level knowledge.
Yes. It reflects NICE, NHS, and international paediatric diabetes care guidelines.
Yes. It is fully self-paced and accessible online anytime.
Yes. A Certificate in Paediatric Diabetes is awarded upon completion.