Diabetes is widely recognised as one of the leading causes of death and disability in the industrialised world. The purpose of this course on diabetes mellitus is to ensure that holistic therapists are in possession of sound information so that they are aware of the symptoms and dangers of this disease.
Therapist's will therefore be in a position to know when to recommend that a client seeks qualified medical advice and assistance.
Diabetes is incurable. However, early diagnosis, followed by the appropriate treatment, will enable the individual to live a full and productive life.
This course will be of benefit to every Holistic Therapist.
This is seen as an 'additional course' to all other therapy training and is provided to broaden the knowledge and increase awareness of this ailment for everyone who studies this course.
Subjects included in the Course:
What is Diabetes Mellitus?
Diabetes Types 1 & 2.
Why Holistic Therapists should be knowledgeable about diabetes.
Long term complications from diabetes due to late diagnosis.
Duty of care that the therapist owes to the client.
The endocrine system and the pancreas.
Production of the hormones insulin and glucagons.
The regulation of blood sugar.
Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia.
The importance of Diet and Weight Control.
Levels of blood glucose.
The symptoms of diabetes.
The complications and long term physical damage caused by diabetes.
Blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, nerve damage, and limb amputations.
Implications for the Holistic Therapist.
How the therapist can make a 'preliminary assessment' and refer to a Medical Professional.
Managing the initial discussion.
The questions that the therapist needs to ask and how the answers may be interpreted.
Assessing the results of the discussion session.
How to advise on Dietary measures and exercise programmes.
How you can incorporate diabetic risk assessment into your practice.
Students obtaining 80% average pass marks will be awarded an SNHS Diploma
Fees:
Tutored: single payment of $ 390 or $97.50 deposit followed by 3 monthly payments of $ 97.50
Self-Study: single payment of $ 190 or $ 47.50 deposit followed by 3 monthly payments of $ 47.50
SHIPPING: You only pay postage if you want Hard Copy by Post.
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