HCP Training Courses - Earn CPD!
Understand T1D from the inside out
Caring for people with type 1 diabetes means more than understanding blood glucose levels and insulin therapy. It means understanding the lived reality of a condition that must be managed 24/7, every day, for life.
Our training courses are designed to help healthcare professionals better understand what self-management truly involves: the constant balancing act of food, insulin, activity, emotions, and unpredictability.
Whether you’re supporting someone newly diagnosed or navigating complex care in practice, these courses will equip you with a deeper understanding of the decisions your patients face every day—and how you can support them with confidence, empathy, and practical knowledge.
Developed in collaboration with leading clinicians and people with lived experience, our courses offer the very best diabetes knowledge from those who know it best. Explore Cyber Carbs, our CPD-endorsed carbohydrate counting course, or T1 Essentials, a comprehensive introduction to life with type 1 diabetes. Whether you’re a CDE, GP, dietitian, nurse, or allied health provider, these courses are here to strengthen your understanding and enhance your impact.
Cyber Carbs
Cybercarbs is an online carbohydrate counting course for people living with type 1 diabetes, people impacted by diabetes and health care professionals.
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Endorsed by the Australian Diabetes Educators Association, Cyber Carbs is a world-first interactive online carbohydrate counting course designed by the Family Centre.
Learn at your own pace, test your knowledge, and apply your new skills right away. Cyber Carbs is designed for people impacted by diabetes and healthcare providers. Cyber Carbs will have you counting carbs in no time! Head to our e-learning platform to get started.
About Cyber Carbs
Carbohydrate counting is an important skill for both people living with diabetes, and healthcare professionals working closely with people impacted by diabetes. Endorsed by the Australian Diabetes Educators Association, Cyber Carbs is informative, fun and easy to follow.
Who is Cyber Carbs for?
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People with type 1 diabetes and healthcare providers who have type 1 patients,
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People with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes on flexible insulin therapy, and their healthcare providers,
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Anyone supporting someone with diabetes or with an interest in diabetes, and
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Suitable for ages 12+.
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About the Course:
This ten-module course provides you with evidence-based theory, practical advice, and handy downloadables designed to help you to:
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Improve your confidence and accuracy in carbohydrate counting,
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Understand glycaemic index, and the impact of fat and protein on blood glucose levels,
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Learn to use carbohydrate counting apps and resources effectively,
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Put carbohydrate counting into practice by learning and understanding how to use insulin to carbohydrate ratios and insulin sensitivity factors, and
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Learn the foundation steps for calculating insulin doses.
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For Healthcare Providers:
If you're a healthcare provider, you’ll earn CPD points and receive a certificate of completion. In addition, you will have access to a comprehensive range of downloadable resources for use in your clinic.
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T1 Essentials
T1 Essentials was created through a remarkable collaboration between more than 20 leading clinicians with specialist expertise in type 1 diabetes and a passionate community of people who live with T1D every single day. The result is a course that brings together the best of both worlds: the latest clinical knowledge alongside honest, practical insights from those who know what it truly means to live with this condition.
Overseen by a respected Clinical Advisory Committee, chaired by Dr Joey Kaye, Head of the Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, T1 Essentials is the toolkit we all wish we had at the beginning of our type 1 diabetes journey. It offers real-world strategies, grounded in evidence, for managing one of the most complex self-managed conditions in healthcare.
Who is T1 Essentials for?
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Healthcare professionals seeking up-to-date knowledge and practical guidance on T1D management
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People newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes who want a clear, supportive introduction
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Those living with T1D looking for a refresher or tips on the latest tools and techniques
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Parents, carers, partners, and supporters who want to better understand and assist their loved ones
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Suitable for ages 12+
About the course
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This 12-module program provides evidence-informed, down-to-earth advice designed to help you:
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Build a foundational understanding of type 1 diabetes and how it affects the body
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Explore current management strategies, including insulin types, CGM, emerging medications, and updated clinical guidelines
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Learn from people with lived experience about the daily realities and emotional journey of life with T1D
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Create a toolkit of practical strategies for managing type 1 during exercise, illness, emotional stress, and more
For healthcare providers
While this course is not formally CPD-accredited, providers can apply for continuing education hours through their accrediting bodies. Completing the course will also deepen your understanding of T1D and help you support your patients with both empathy and confidence.