Insulin Administration Training for Staff
Master Safe Insulin Administration Training Onsite
Transform your team’s skills with our accredited Insulin Administration Training, delivered onsite at your premises anywhere in the UK. This hands-on course empowers healthcare professionals, carers, and educators to safely administer insulin and deliver exceptional diabetes care.
Tailored to your organisation’s needs, our expert-led training ensures compliance with CQC and NHS standards whilst enhancing patient safety and career development.
Whether you’re a care home, hospital, or training provider, we bring practical, high-quality training directly to you.
📌Note: We treat this course as Diabetes Medication Training. However, course content can be adapted to suit roles and duties.
📚Related: Diabetes Awareness Training | Train the Trainer Diabetes Medication Course |Diabetes Awareness e-learning Course | Diabetes Train the Trainer Pack
📍Individual Booking (Training Location): Stoke-on-Trent (ST4 3FF)
Book Your Training Today
Give your team the skills they need with our Insulin Administration Training. We come to your workplace anywhere in the UK. Spaces are limited for individual booking, and we offer flexible dates to suit you. Make sure your staff are ready to give safe and proper diabetes care. Get in touch with us today to book your training and help improve care for your patients.
Course Information
This training course teaches healthcare workers how to give insulin (diabetes medication) safely and correctly. You will learn about different types of insulin, how to calculate doses, and the best ways to inject insulin. The course includes hands-on practice and assessment.
- Course Duration: 4- 6 hours
- Course Level: Level 3
- Certificate: 1-year certificate
- Max Delegates: 12
- Practical: Yes
- Accredited: Yes
- Course Mode: Face to Face or Virtual
- Understand diabetes (RQF)
- Prevention and early intervention of Type 2 diabetes (RQF)
- Understand the initial care of diabetes (RQF)
- Understand the treatment and management of diabetes (RQF)
- Privacy and dignity
- Demonstrate to safely administer insulin and how to monitor blood glucose level.
This Insulin (diabetes medication) course is for:
- Registered nurses
- Healthcare assistants
- Care home staff
- Community care workers
- Student nurses (final year)
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of diabetes and current healthcare registration. You can book the level 2 diabetes awareness training here.
We Come to You
We bring the training to your workplace. This saves time and makes it more useful for your team.
Learn from Experts
Our trainers are healthcare professionals who know a lot about diabetes care and teaching.
Fits Your Needs
We can change the course to match your team’s jobs and the way you work.
Help Team’s Career Development
Staff will get a certificate. Training will give them the confidence amongst their peers.
Trusted Training
Caring for Care is known for great training. Trusted by the NHS and care teams across the UK.
Organisation Compliance
Our training helps your workplace meet care standards and CQC requirements.
- Easy-to-follow presentations with real-life examples
- Practice using insulin pens and syringes
- Group talks about difficult situations
- Role play for emergencies and what to do
- Simple maths practice with help and feedback
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Learning Outcomes
After completing this insulin medication course, you will be able to:
Know About Insulin
- Name different insulin types and how they work.
- Know when to give each type of insulin.
- Understand how insulin affects blood sugar.
Calculate Doses Safely
- Work out the right insulin dose.
- Use insulin-to-carb ratios correctly.
- Adjust doses based on blood sugar readings.
Give Injections Properly
- Choose the right injection site.
- Use proper injection techniques.
- Rotate injection sites to prevent problems.
Stay Safe
- Follow infection control rules.
- Store insulin correctly.
- Know the signs of insulin reactions.
Handle Problems
- Spot and treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
- Know what to do if someone has high blood sugar.
- Deal with injection site problems.
Keep Good Records
- Write clear, accurate records.
- Know what information to document.
- Follow legal requirements for record keeping.
Insulin Administration Training Course Outline
1. Understanding Diabetes and Insulin (RQF)
- What is diabetes? What is Insulin?
- Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- How diabetes affects the body
2. Preventing and Spotting Type 2 Diabetes Early (RQF)
- Risk factors for Type 2 diabetes
- Signs and symptoms to look out for
- How healthy lifestyle changes can help
3. First Steps in Diabetes Care (RQF)
- What to do after a diabetes diagnosis
- Basic care and support for someone with diabetes
- Role of care staff in early care
4. Treatment and Ongoing Management (RQF)
- Medication and insulin use
- Diet, exercise, and daily monitoring
- Understanding care plans and diabetes reviews
5. Respecting Privacy and Dignity
- How to support people with respect
- Keeping care private and personal
- Talking to people with kindness and understanding
6. Safe Insulin Administration and Blood Glucose Monitoring
- When and how to give insulin safely
- Different injection sites and techniques
- How to check blood sugar levels
- Recording and reporting results
- What to do if blood sugar is too high or too low
Frequently Asked Questions
You need basic knowledge of diabetes, but we don’t expect you to be an expert. We cover the essentials during the course.
We tailor the content to your team’s roles, workplace environment, and specific diabetes care challenges, ensuring practical application.
Yes, we offer on-site training for groups of 3 or more. Click the book for group button or contact us to discuss your needs and get a quote.
Absolutely. Many care home workers attend this course. We include scenarios relevant to care home settings.
For Individual booking. Yes ( at Stoke on Trent Location only), we provide tea, coffee, and light refreshments throughout the day.
Contact us via phone, email, or our form to discuss your needs, select dates, and receive a tailored quote. We’ll confirm logistics and requirements.
We provide all training equipment, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer to practice with familiar equipment.
Yes, free parking is available at all our training venues. We’ll send you directions and parking details when you book. This is applicable for individual booking (diabetes medication course)
The train-the-trainer option helps staff learn how to teach insulin training to others in your team. This builds skills inside your organisation.
You can email us with questions for after the course. We also give yearly refresher training on diabetes medication.
This course must be done face-to-face because of the practical skills required. However, we offer online theory refreshers.
How to Find the Training Location
Our in-person training takes place at:
Caring for Care
Suite F10, The Old Town Hall
Gimson Street, Fenton
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3FF
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If you need help finding us, just give us a call on 01782 563 333.
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