As per HB984, Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistant (UDCA) must receive training to be able
to:
o Recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia
o Understand the proper action to take if the blood glucose levels of a student with
diabetes are outside the target ranges, indicated by the student’s diabetes management
and treatment plan
o Understand the details of the student’s individualized health plan
o Perform finger-sticks to check blood glucose levels and record results
o Check urine ketone levels and record results
o Properly administer injections of glucagon or insulin and record the results of the
administration
o Recognize complications that require emergency assistance
o Understand the recommended schedules and food intake for meals/snacks for a
student with diabetes
o Understand the effects of physical activity on blood glucose levels
o Understand the proper actions to take if a student with diabetes schedule is disrupted
There are two price tiers for this event
1. Region 10 public local education agencies receive free registration if district has
purchased