Insulin Certification
How many hours of classroom training?
4-8 hours
How many hours of practical training with supervisor?
2-4 hours
What do you need to pass?
25 multiple choice with an 88% (22 or more)
Yearly inservice
six (6) hours of inservice related to medication
• one hour of inservice related to insulin administration
• all inservice hours can be documented on the Qualified Medication Aide(QMA) Record
of Annual Inservice Training (State Form #51654)
• QMA inservice hours are only submitted to the ISDH if requested• All inservice hours
should be obtained per calendar year (January-December)
Functions of the Pancreas
Produce enzymes that break down food in the intestines (Lipase, Amylase, Protease),
Produce hormones that regulate blood sugar levels (Insulin, Glucagon)
Location of Pancreas
upper abdomen, behind the stomach
Protease
breaks down proteins
Amylase
breaks down carbohydrates
Lipase
breaks down fats
Insulin
regulates blood sugar levels
Glucagon
Released when blood sugars are low
The Islets of Langerhans
Cells within the pancreas that produce insulin and glucagon
Purpose of Insulin
-carry GLUCOSE from the bloodstream into the cells for use as energy and fuel.
- released within 30 minutes of a rise of glucose in the blood stream.
- metabolizes fat to reduce the amount of ketones (ketoacidosis)
-increases protein use in the cells to reduce protein breakdown (delayed wound healing
and weight loss)
Insulin in the key to life
Insulin is the key that opens up the cells to allow glucose to be fully utilized in the cells
for energy and fuel.
- Type I diabetes - no key
-Type 2 diabetes - it doesn't go in or is resistant
How many hours of classroom training?
4-8 hours
How many hours of practical training with supervisor?
2-4 hours
What do you need to pass?
25 multiple choice with an 88% (22 or more)
Yearly inservice
six (6) hours of inservice related to medication
• one hour of inservice related to insulin administration
• all inservice hours can be documented on the Qualified Medication Aide(QMA) Record
of Annual Inservice Training (State Form #51654)
• QMA inservice hours are only submitted to the ISDH if requested• All inservice hours
should be obtained per calendar year (January-December)
Functions of the Pancreas
Produce enzymes that break down food in the intestines (Lipase, Amylase, Protease),
Produce hormones that regulate blood sugar levels (Insulin, Glucagon)
Location of Pancreas
upper abdomen, behind the stomach
Protease
breaks down proteins
Amylase
breaks down carbohydrates
Lipase
breaks down fats
Insulin
regulates blood sugar levels
Glucagon
Released when blood sugars are low
The Islets of Langerhans
Cells within the pancreas that produce insulin and glucagon
Purpose of Insulin
-carry GLUCOSE from the bloodstream into the cells for use as energy and fuel.
- released within 30 minutes of a rise of glucose in the blood stream.
- metabolizes fat to reduce the amount of ketones (ketoacidosis)
-increases protein use in the cells to reduce protein breakdown (delayed wound healing
and weight loss)
Insulin in the key to life
Insulin is the key that opens up the cells to allow glucose to be fully utilized in the cells
for energy and fuel.
- Type I diabetes - no key
-Type 2 diabetes - it doesn't go in or is resistant
