RN Train-the-Trainer Course: Competency Assessment & Validation
RN Train-the-Trainer CourseComplete all of the following modules:
Competency Assessment and Validation
In addition to the written examination a UDA must pass, the RN must verify competency of the UDA to perform the diabetes care tasks including the administration of insulin. Competency validation must be completed utilizing the South Dakota Board of Nursing approved: Unlicensed Diabetes Aide Skills Performance Evaluation Form.
The Unlicensed Diabetes Aide Skills Performance Evaluation Form requires the UDA demonstrate competency in the areas of:
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Carbohydrate counting
- Identification of insulin dose
- Insulin administration with vial and syringe
- Insulin administration with a pen
- Insulin administration with a pump
- Glucagon administration
- Urine ketone monitoring
Keep in mind that the UDA only needs to demonstrate competency for tasks that they will be performing. For example, if the UDA will be delegated and performing the task of administering insulin with an insulin pen, the UDA will not need to demonstrate competency for the pump device or the vial and syringe method. The Evaluation Form includes a check box for the RN to indicate which skills/tasks were evaluated and which were not evaluated. Also, if the UDA is not proficient in one or more areas, additional clinical practice with RN supervision must be completed before a re-check of competency on that particular task or skill(s).
The RN must sign and maintain a copy of the Performance Evaluation Form in the UDA's employment file as evidence that the UDA demonstrated competence to perform the skills/tasks. The South Dakota Board of Nursing may choose to audit the skills training of the UDA; if so, the UDA must send a copy of the Evaluation Form to the BON office as proof of successful completion of the skills training. Additionally, the South Dakota Department of Health may also request a copy from a licensed health care facility while conducting a survey.
Resources for Supplies for Skills Practice and Competency Validation
Choose your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes
(2008 Edition), by Anne Daly(Contributor), Alison Evert (Contributor), Marion J. Franz (Contributor). (ISBN-13: 978-0880913775 ISBN-10: 0880913770) available at: www.eatright.org, www.diatetes.org, or a book store, such as www.Amazon.com
Calorie King
See the official website, http://www.calorieking.com/products/books/, for more information about the Calorie King book, apps for electronic devices, and other resources they offer. The book may also be available to purchase from another vendor as desired.
Eli Lilly and Company
Eli Lilly and Company also offers pharmaceutical products for persons diagnosed with diabetes; their produce various types of Humalog and Humulin insulins and Glucagon. Call your area representative to request training supplies. If you do not know who your representative is call: 1-800-545-5979.
Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk offers several products to treat diabetes including Levemir and NovoLog types of insulin. To request training supplies from Novo Nordisk call your area representative. If you do not know who your representative is, send an email to: http://www.novonordisk us.com/document/form_editor/document/ContactUs.asp.
Also, if interested, Novo Nordisk offers an online certification course for health care professionals on the proper use of their prefilled insulin pens, FlexTouch and FlexPen, https://getcertified.myflextouch.com/, the course takes about 10 minutes to complete. Additionally, they offer patient education materials: https://www.novomedlink.com/diabetes-patient-support/educational-materials.html.