To mark World Diabetes Day, Safety Training Awards (STA) has today launched a new online Diabetes Awareness CPD, helping people develop a greater understanding of diabetes, how it can affect individuals and how to respond appropriately when someone becomes unwell.

World Diabetes Day, held annually on 14 November, is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign. This year’s theme, Early Action on Diabetes, highlights the importance of early diagnosis and reducing the risk of developing the condition.

The new programme follows the recent introduction of STA’s Allergies, Anaphylaxis and Asthma CPD, further expanding its portfolio of first aid professional development opportunities.

Designed for anyone wishing to develop their knowledge, the Diabetes Awareness CPD is particularly relevant to first aiders, lifesavers, swimming teachers, tutors, employers and those who work or volunteer with children, helping them better understand the condition and provide appropriate support.

The programme explores the different types of diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes, alongside their causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. It also covers managing blood glucose levels, recognising complications associated with low or high blood glucose, and the potential long-term health implications of diabetes.

Information from the NHS and Diabetes UK has been used to support the development of the CPD.

Helen Done, Qualifications and Business Development Manager at STA, said: “Diabetes affects people of all ages, and understanding how the condition is managed, as well as recognising when someone may need assistance, is valuable knowledge for anyone working with or supporting others.

“Launching this new CPD on World Diabetes Day provides a timely opportunity to raise awareness and encourage more people to develop their understanding of diabetes. We hope the programme will help learners feel more informed and confident in providing appropriate support, whether at work, in education or in everyday situations.”

Delivered entirely online, the programme takes approximately two hours to complete, with learners receiving a downloadable certificate and 0.5 CPD points upon completion. There is no formal assessment, and the programme does not expire.

The new STA Diabetes Awareness CPD is available to both STA members and non-members for just £5.

Following the recent launch of its Allergies, Anaphylaxis and Asthma CPD and the introduction of this new Diabetes Awareness programme, STA will continue to expand its portfolio of first aid CPDs, with an Epilepsy and Seizures Awareness programme planned for December and a Cardiac Conditions CPD being explored for the new year.

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