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World Diabetes Day (WDD) is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign marked every year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922. Early action on diabetes is the theme for this year’s campaign with the focus on early diagnosis and risk reduction.

In support of World Diabetes Day, STA is proud to launch a new Diabetes Awareness CPD; also expanding its portfolio of first aid CPDs following the launch of STA Allergies, Anaphylaxis and Asthma CPD last month. This online programme provides an understanding of diabetes and is suitable for anyone wishing to develop their knowledge. It may be particularly useful for first aiders, lifesavers, swimming teachers, tutors and employers, helping them understand diabetes, how it can affect a person, and how to respond appropriately if someone becomes unwell.

This online programme will take approximately 2 hours. There is no assessment at the end but there is a statement of declaration to confirm all information has been read and understood. The programme does not expire and upon successful completion, 0.5 CPD points will be awarded. A certificate of completion will be available to download following successful completion of this programme.

Topics covered in this programme are:

• What is Diabetes? Causes, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Long-Term Complications
• Types of Diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, Gestational and Others
• Complications of Low or High Blood Glucose: Hypoglycaemia, Hyperglycaemia, Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State (HHS) and Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Diabetes and Increased Risk of Long-Term Health Conditions
• Managing Blood Glucose
• Living with Diabetes
• Key Points
• Further Information and Support.

The new STA Diabetes Awareness CPD is now available on the STA Swim-Shop.

STA will be expanding its portfolio of first aid CPDs further, with a new Epilepsy and Seizures Awareness CPD coming next.

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please do not hesitate to contact us.