School Nurses Training

13/01/2026

School Nurses Training- Jan 30-31, 2026

Care of students with diabetes: In-depth review and latest technology updates

 

Overall objectives
By the end of this workshop the nurse will be able to:

o   Describe diabetes management components and develop skills for optimal diabetes care at schools.

o   Acquire an in-depth understanding of the latest technologies in glucose monitoring.

o   Explain key components of automated insulin delivery systems and acquire the skills needed to assist students using insulin pumps.

o   Critically assess the risks of diabetes emergency situations and take timely action to prevent them.

o   List the responsibilities as defined by the relevant regulatory bodies and develop individualized medical plan.
Workshop Schedule- Day 1
 ​​Topic     ​​TIME:​     ​​learning objectives
Pre-test    8:00 – 8:30    
Overview of Type 1 & type 2 Diabetes in children Pathophysiology- Treatment- Disease Management

Dr. Noor Hamed

    8:30 – 9:45   At the end of the session the nurse will be able to:

–       Describe and compare the pathophysiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and youth.

–       Outline the management plan of type 1 & type 2 diabetes specific to children and teenagers.

–       Recognize the complications of uncontrolled diabetes.

–       Describe health conditions associated with type 1 & type 2 diabetes.

 
Review of Insulins in T1DM

Ayah Mattar

 

Practical- Insulin injection technique

Ayah Mattar

   9:45 – 10:15

 

 

 

 

10:15 – 10:45

 

   At the end of the session the nurse will be able to:

–       Identify the different types of insulin prescribed in T1DM and demonstrate an understanding of

their characteristics.

 

–       Demonstrate proper insulin injection technique and identify common mistakes.
Coffee Break   10:45 – 11:00  
Glucose Monitoring Devices

Glucometers, Sensors & Flash Monitors

Understanding the Technology

Reading & interpreting results

 

Nedaa El Khatib

   11:00 – 11:45   At the end of the session the nurse will be able to:

–       Identify the role of glucose monitoring in optimal diabetes care.

–       List and distinguish features of fingerstick and continuous glucose monitoring devices.

–       Analyze sensors’ data with digital health platforms and mobile applications
Practical- Hands on glucometers and sensors Insertion & troubleshooting

 

Ayah Mattar

Nedaa El Khatib

   11:45 – 12:30   At the end of the session the nurse will be able to:

–       Demonstrate placement, linking and calibration of glucose monitoring devices for accurate results.

–       Troubleshoot errors and alarms of glucose sensors.
Coffee Break   12:30 – 13:00  
 

Medical Nutrition Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes

Theory & Practice (Basic and Advanced Carb Count- Carb count school canteens)

 

Rasha Tayseer

Katie El Nahas

 

Practical– Food labels -Carb ratio

Rasha Tayseer

Katie El Nahas

    

13:00 –13:45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13:45 – 14:15

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

At the end of the session the nurse will be able to:

–       Distinguish between different macronutrients and their effects on blood glucose.

–       Identify and Estimate sources of carbohydrates and amount of carb in students school meals and snacks.

–       Differentiate between the effects of glycemic index versus carb content of food.

 

–       Derive carbohydrate content using food labels.

–       Calculate insulin doses for meals and snacks according to carb content

 
 

Hyperglycemia Management & Prevention- DKA emergency

Sick day Management

Nedaa El Khatib

Ayah Mattar

 

   

14:15 – 15:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

At the end of the session the nurse will be able to:

–       Define hyperglycemia and identify its causes.

–       Identify signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia and DKA.

–       Outline the steps for hyperglycemia management & DKA emergency.
        End of Day 1

 

 Workshop Schedule Day 2

 

​​Topic     ​​TIME:​     ​​learning objectives
Hyperglycemia

Practical – Case studies

Nedaa El Khatib, Rasha Tayseer, Ayah Mattar

 

Hypoglycemia Management and Prevention

Dr. Amel Adam

Ayah Mattar

 

 

Practical – Glucagon              injection- Glucose gel- Case studies

Dr. Amel Adam

Ayah Mattar

   8:00 – 8:30

 

 

 

 

 

8:30 – 9:15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9:15 –10:00

 

   At the end of the session the nurse will be able to:

–       Prepare an individualized plan for students to   manage and prevent hyperglycemia and DKA.

–       List the actions taken to manage diabetes during sickness

 

At the end of the session the nurse will be able to:

–       Define and classify hypoglycemia according to levels of severity.

–       Identify and differentiate signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia among students with diabetes.

–       Analyze the causes and conditions leading to hypoglycemic events at school

 

–       Deliver a glucagon injection.

–       Prepare an individualized plan for students with diabetes to manage and prevent hypoglycemia.
 

Exercise Management with diabetes

Nedaa El Khatib

Rasha Tayseer

    

10:00 –10:30

 

    

At the end of the session the nurse will be able to:

–       State the importance of exercise for students with diabetes.

–       Identify the potential risks and challenges during exercise for students with diabetes.

–       Evaluate student’s condition to exercise safely and plan for appropriate actions.
Coffee Break   10:30 – 10:45  
Insulin Pumps: From Theory to Practice

Nedaa El Khatib

 

 

 

Practical- Hands-on insulin pumps

Nedaa El Khatib

Dr. Amel Adam

  10:45 – 11:45

 

 

 

 

 

11:45 – 12:30

   At the end of the session the nurse will be able to:

–       Explain the basics of insulin pumps technology and its terminology.

–       Distinguish between different insulin pumps features and mode of use.

 

–       Demonstrate correct use of insulin pump features for optimal delivery of diabetes care tasks.
Coffee Break   12:30 – 13:00  
Management of Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia with pumps

Nedaa El Khatib

   13:00 – 13:30   At the end of the session the nurse will be able to

–       Outline the steps specific to hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and exercise management with insulin pumps
Care and Safety of students with diabetes Nurses ‘responsibilities- Challenges and Solutions

Katie El Nahas

Dr. Amel Adam

 

Practical

Katie El Nahas

Dr. Amel Adam

   13:30 – 14:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14:00 –14:30

   At the end of the session the nurse will be able to:

–       List school nurses’ tasks & responsibilities towards students with diabetes

–       Distinguish between nurses, parents’, and school admin responsibilities.

 

 

 

–       Develop an individualized medical plan for every student as per current guidelines & scope of work.
 

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Workshop Evaluation

    

14:30 – 15:00

15:00 – 15:30

  
      End of Day 2

 

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