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Health Professionals Training
As the nation’s premier heart and diabetes research institute, our training programs provide the latest research and knowledge to assist Clinicians in the management and prevention of diabetes in the community.
Baker IDI education programs are endorsed through Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) and on successful completion, participants earn Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Points as part of the RCNA Life Long Learning program (3LP). APEC number 080806018.
Who should attend Baker IDI training programs?
Baker IDI delivers a range of programs that are specifically targeted to health professionals assisting
people who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
This includes:
The Baker IDI Training Team
Our multi-disciplinary team of expert Diabetes Specialists, Credentialed Diabetes Educators and Dieticians are at the forefront of management, research and education for patients with diabetes. With a wide range of experience, our highly skilled presenters aim to facilitate the practical management of diabetes – and related complications based on the latest research and best practice developed at Baker IDI and around the world.
Annual National Diabetes Symposium
This symposium is run jointly with Diabetes Australia- Victoria
Date- Friday 7th May 2010
Time- Registration 8.30am
Start 9.00am
Finish 4.00pm
Location- Sofitel, 25 Collins Street Melbourne
Theme- Diabetes- It's more than glucose control
Cost- $220 early bird, $240 full fee (includes morning and afternoon tea, lunch and program notes on CD)
Registration- Please click on the link below to download a copy of the Symposium registration form and agenda.
2010 dates for training programs
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Program Date |
Content & Audience |
Cost
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Counting The Carbs – Exchanges to Pumps Workshop
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26th February 2010
20th August 2010
Time 9.00am - 3.30pm
Registration 8.30am
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Translating the theory of carbohydrate counting into practice can be challenging. This one day workshop is designed to increase health professionals knowledge of the principles of carbohydrate counting. The workshop will showcase the basics of carbohydrate counting including exchanges to advanced carbohydrate counting for multiple daily injections and insulin pump therapy. This workshop is suitable for dietitians, DNE's and Nurses.
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$185 Early Bird or $195 Full Fee
Includes morning tea, lunch, carbohydrate counting resources including FlexIT and workshop notes.
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| Pre-Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
4th March 2010
28th July 2010
Time 9.00am - 3.45pm
Registration 8.30am
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This one day program presents a comprehensive overview of Pre Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, covering pathophysiology, prevalence and multi disciplinary management.
Suitable for Practice Nurses, Aged Care Workers, Community Dietitians, and other Allied Health Professionals working with Diabetes Patients. |
$180 Early Bird or $200 Full fee
Includes morning tea, lunch and program notes.
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| Insulin Stabilisation and Advanced Therapies |
18th March 2010
12th August 2010
Time 9.00am - 3.45pm
Registration 8.30am
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This one day program has been developed to educate health professionals on the best practice for insulin stabilisation in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes patients. Case studies will cover Gestational DM, Psychological resistance to Insulin Therapy, Exercise and Insulin Adjustment, and Temporary Insulin Use (Steroids). Advanced therapies will include new therapies currently available, Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, Real Time Monitoring and Insulin Pumps.
Suitable for Allied Health Professionals working in General Practice and Community/Hospital based Nurses.
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$190 Early Bird or $210 Full fee
Includes morning tea, lunch and program notes.
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Diabetes and the elderly
Please Note:
This course is currently full, please contact the Training Program Coordinator on (03) 9258 5053 or email: training@bakeridi.edu.au if you would like your name to be placed on a waiting list, if we have enough interest we may run an additional course in the second half of the year. |
22nd March 2010
Time 9.00am - 3.00pm
Registration 8.30am
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This full day workshop benefits healthcare professionals working with elderly patients. Topics to be addressed include what is diabetes, blood glucose monitoring, hyper and hypoglycaemia and management of specialised nutritional needs including catering and menu planning.
Suitable for all health professionals involved in the care of people with diabetes (including Practice Nurses, Community Health Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and DNE's).
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$120 Early Bird or $130 Full fee
Includes morning tea, lunch and program notes.
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| Introduction to Pumps |
19th August 2010
Time 9.00am - 3.30pm
Registration 8.30am
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This one day program covers the basic protocols of Insulin Pump Therapy and includes hypoglycaemia/hyperglycaemia management and dietary principles for Insulin Pump Patients.
Suitable for all Diabetes Nurse Educators and Dietitians working in hospitals or private practice, Diabetes Nurse Educator and dietetic students.
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$175 Early Bird or $195 Full fee
Includes morning tea, lunch and program notes.
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Terms and conditions
- Early Bird Registration Special: To take advantage of the early bird special rate, registration and full payment must be received by the closing date.
- Baker IDI reserves the right to cancel, postpone or reschedule courses where registrations are insufficient or due to unforeseen circumstances. Should this occurthe registration payment will be refunded.
- Participant cancellations occurring less than 7 days prior to the program will incur a 20% administration charge. Cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the program will forfeit the full payment.
- Baker IDI reserves the right to change program, event or seminar fees, dates, content, speakers or method of presentation at its discretion.
- Where a refund is due to a company or participant, a full refund cheque or electronic transfer will be organised within 30 days of the event, seminar or program.
- Where a course is overbooked, participants who have paid prior to the commencement of the event, seminar or program will be given priority.
- The substitution of participants may be made at any time.
- Baker IDI reserves all rights, title and interest in all intellectual property used by it in performing the seminar services (subject to the rights of the presenters) and all intellectual property we may develop as a result of the performance of the seminar services.
- You agree not to delete or modify the materials or any copyright, trade mark, or other proprietary notices in the publication or transmission of materials from the seminar.
Further information
Training Program Coordinator
Email: training@bakeridi.edu.au
Ph: 03 9258 5053
Fax: 03 9258 5090
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