This education module is designed to instruct the QMA in the role and responsibilities of insulin administration. This training is optional for any Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs).
Learning Objectives Include:
- Define key terms related to diabetes and insulin administration.
- Describe the structure and function of the endocrine system related to the types of diabetes.
- Identify signs and symptoms associated with diabetes.
- Identify treatments necessary to control diabetes.
- Provide instruction for the safe administration of insulin.
- Identify complications related to diabetes including signs/symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.
- Demonstrate competency in the administration of insulin.
- Recognize the role and responsibility for insulin administration by both the QMA and licensed health facility.
- Understand both the written and competency testing requirements.
- Understand the placement on the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry for QMA with approval for insulin administration and renewal requirements.
