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Blood Glucose Monitoring
Course Description
This Blood Glucose Monitoring online training module provides essential knowledge and practical skills for safe, effective, and professional blood glucose monitoring. The course covers the physiology of glucose regulation, types of equipment, correct testing procedures, and interpretation of results in line with NICE guidelines. Nurses will also gain an understanding of their legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities, alongside practical strategies for patient education and support. Upon completion, learners will receive a certificate and earn 1 CPD point.
Course Summary
Duration: ~1 hour
CPD Points: 1 CPD Point
Access: 6 months from purchase
Assessment: Knowledge-based training with certificate upon completion
Accreditation: Meets Nursing and Midwife Council (NMC) CPD requirements
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
Nursing associates, healthcare assistants, and student nurses seeking foundational knowledge
Community and hospital-based nursing staff responsible for blood glucose testing
Professionals looking to meet NMC CPD requirements and refresh their skills
Course Contents
Introduction
Importance of blood glucose monitoring
Overview of diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, gestational)
Nursing responsibilities in glucose management
Physiology and Pathophysiology
Glucose metabolism and insulin regulation
Hypoglycaemia vs hyperglycaemia
Long-term complications of poor glucose control
Equipment and Supplies
Glucometers, lancets, test strips, control solutions
Quality control and calibration procedures
Monitoring Techniques
Step-by-step capillary blood glucose testing
Infection prevention and control
Patient comfort and site selection
Frequency of testing (e.g., pre- and post-meal, bedtime)
Interpretation of Results
Normal ranges and targets (NICE guidelines)
Recognising and responding to abnormal values
Escalation and referral pathways
Documentation and Communication
Accurate record keeping (paper and electronic)
Communication with the multidisciplinary team
Data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality
Patient Education and Support
Teaching self-monitoring techniques
Lifestyle and dietary support
Promoting self-management in diabetes care
Legal, Ethical & Professional Responsibilities
NMC Code of Conduct relevance
Consent, capacity, and accountability
Scope of professional practice
Course Outcomes
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
Understand the importance of blood glucose monitoring in diabetes care.
Explain glucose regulation and the effects of diabetes on this process.
Identify and safely use different types of blood glucose monitoring equipment.
Perform accurate capillary blood glucose testing using infection control protocols.
Interpret results in line with NICE guidelines and recognise abnormal readings.
Take appropriate action in response to hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia.
Document results accurately and communicate findings within professional standards.
Educate and support patients in self-monitoring and self-management.
Apply legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities including consent, confidentiality, and accountability.
Frameworks & Standards
This training aligns with:
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Revalidation Requirements
NICE Guidelines for diabetes care and glucose monitoring
GDPR and Confidentiality Standards in healthcare practice
Professional Standards for Nursing Practice under the NMC Code
Completion of this course contributes 1 CPD point toward the 35 hours of CPD (including 20 participatory hours) required for NMC revalidation within a three-year cycle.
