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Professional Development

Tel: +44 (0)117 32 81043, Option 1 for PD
followed by option: 1 for CHSS, 2 for CBAL or 3 for CATE

You can view, apply for and review your professional development courses here.

Care of the Adult with Diabetes


Courses

Please select the level of study you wish to apply for. Level M indicates that you wish to study at Masters level, and Levels 1-3 indicate that you wish to study at Degree (Undergraduate) level.

Course Details


Course/Module Code

UZTR3Q-20-3

Level

3

Fees

23-24 Non-Accredited 20 credits

£783.00

Unassessed

23-24 Accredited 20 credits

£1048.00

Assessed

Course Dates

Select course date below to see all attendance days and to apply.
If no course dates are shown below this could be due to high demand or no availability. If your course is being funded by your employer and they have bought places in advance you will need to contact them to be given the links to apply.

Course Dates

Course Information : CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 27/03/24 unless already sold out. If the closing date has passed please contact us for availability. PLEASE NOTE: once your application status is showing as registered, it will take up to 5 working days for your login details for MyUWE to be issued by email. Please only contact us if you have not received after this time. Level 3 submit poster on 12/6/24 and present poster on 19/6/24 on line This course is delivered ONLINE

Venue

CPD DISTANCE LEARNING (HAS)

The course is full, please select another available date or join the waiting list.

If you are already registered, clicking on the waiting list button will take you to the application form for you to complete and be added to the waiting list

Attendance days for the course

Wednesday - 10 April 2024ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 17 April 2024ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 24 April 2024ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 01 May 2024ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 08 May 2024ONLINE09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday - 15 May 2024ONLINE09:00 - 16:00

Applications

University

Assessment

  • At level 6 (undergraduate level): Presentation of an evidence-based poster linked to an aspect of diabetes, followed by critical questioning as an oral defence of the poster.
  • At Level 7 (Masters level): A 3,000 word essay which explores a review of an individual with diabetes.

Campus

Glenside

Careers/further study

The level 6 module can contribute towards:

  • BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care
  • MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • Professional Development Award

The level 7 module can contribute towards:

  • MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • Professional Development Awards

 

Content

Topics covered will typically include:

Physiology of diabetes

  • Pathophysiology of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and how this relates to the normal physiology of insulin production and mode of action
  • Initial diagnosis and investigations in diabetes
  • Typical progressive patterns of diabetes
  • Pharmacology

Management of diabetes

  • Psychosocial considerations in diabetes management
  • Health promotion in diabetes and the role of lifestyle modification and behaviour change theories
  • Nutrition
  • Causes, prevention and treatment of acute emergencies
  • Principles of self-management
  • The importance of monitoring in preventing acute and chronic complications of diabetes
  • Retinopathy, Nephropathy, Neuropathy, Macro and Micro-vascular disease

Living with diabetes and maintaining optimal health

  • The implications of ethnicity, gender and health beliefs
  • The principles of structured education in diabetes
  • Specific management of certain groups of patient i.e. inpatients, young people, pregnant women, older adults and frail people

Professional issues

  • Multi-disciplinary roles in diabetes care
  • National and Local policies relevant to diabetes care and management (NSF, NICE, Expert patient)
  • Contemporary research and application to evidence-based care in diabetes management.

Course Director

Angela Young

Entry Requirements

You must be a registered practitioner, and have successfully completed a two to three day foundation course in diabetes, or have equivalent knowledge gained through study and/or clinical practice.

Introduction

On successful completion of this 20 credit Care of the Adult with Diabetes module, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology associated with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and their impact on individuals, their family and carers.
  • Identify contemporary issues in diabetes care management, and apply evidence, guidelines and national and local policy frameworks in managing complex clinical situations.
  • Demonstrate understanding of pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies for the clinical management of diabetes and the prevention of complications in a range of patient scenarios.
  • Develop and evaluate care strategies that promote health and minimise the physical and psychosocial impact of diabetes and its complications.
  • Evaluate own role, and that of the multidisciplinary team, in the care management for individuals with diabetes.

Key Facts

You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

Learning and Teaching

Scheduled learning includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, reflection on practice and work based learning, practical classes and workshops.

Independent learning includes hours engaged with essential reading, case study preparation and presentation, assignment preparation and completion.

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Get a feel for the Health Professions facilities we have on offer here from wherever you are.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

You can also follow us on Twitter @UWEhasCPD.

Title

20 credit level 6 and level 7 module


Click here to ask us a question about this course. Please include your full name with your question. If required, please let us know if you want us to add you to the future dates mailing list. Alternatively you may email us directly at pd@uwe.ac.uk


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Course Details


Course/Module Code

UZTSVX-20-M

Level

M

Fees

23-24 Non-Accredited 20 credits

£783.00

Unassessed

23-24 Accredited 20 credits

£1048.00

Assessed

Course Dates

Select course date below to see all attendance days and to apply.
If no course dates are shown below this could be due to high demand or no availability. If your course is being funded by your employer and they have bought places in advance you will need to contact them to be given the links to apply.


Applications

University

Assessment

  • At level 6 (undergraduate level): Presentation of an evidence-based poster linked to an aspect of diabetes, followed by critical questioning as an oral defence of the poster.
  • At Level 7 (Masters level): A 3,000 word essay which explores a review of an individual with diabetes.

Campus

Glenside

Careers/further study

The level 6 module can contribute towards:

  • BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care
  • MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • Professional Development Award

The level 7 module can contribute towards:

  • MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • Professional Development Awards

 

Content

Topics covered will typically include:

Physiology of diabetes

  • Pathophysiology of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and how this relates to the normal physiology of insulin production and mode of action
  • Initial diagnosis and investigations in diabetes
  • Typical progressive patterns of diabetes
  • Pharmacology

Management of diabetes

  • Psychosocial considerations in diabetes management
  • Health promotion in diabetes and the role of lifestyle modification and behaviour change theories
  • Nutrition
  • Causes, prevention and treatment of acute emergencies
  • Principles of self-management
  • The importance of monitoring in preventing acute and chronic complications of diabetes
  • Retinopathy, Nephropathy, Neuropathy, Macro and Micro-vascular disease

Living with diabetes and maintaining optimal health

  • The implications of ethnicity, gender and health beliefs
  • The principles of structured education in diabetes
  • Specific management of certain groups of patient i.e. inpatients, young people, pregnant women, older adults and frail people

Professional issues

  • Multi-disciplinary roles in diabetes care
  • National and Local policies relevant to diabetes care and management (NSF, NICE, Expert patient)
  • Contemporary research and application to evidence-based care in diabetes management.

Course Director

Angela Young

Entry Requirements

You must be a registered practitioner, and have successfully completed a two to three day foundation course in diabetes, or have equivalent knowledge gained through study and/or clinical practice.

Introduction

On successful completion of this 20 credit Care of the Adult with Diabetes module, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology associated with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and their impact on individuals, their family and carers.
  • Identify contemporary issues in diabetes care management, and apply evidence, guidelines and national and local policy frameworks in managing complex clinical situations.
  • Demonstrate understanding of pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies for the clinical management of diabetes and the prevention of complications in a range of patient scenarios.
  • Develop and evaluate care strategies that promote health and minimise the physical and psychosocial impact of diabetes and its complications.
  • Evaluate own role, and that of the multidisciplinary team, in the care management for individuals with diabetes.

Key Facts

You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

Learning and Teaching

Scheduled learning includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, reflection on practice and work based learning, practical classes and workshops.

Independent learning includes hours engaged with essential reading, case study preparation and presentation, assignment preparation and completion.

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Get a feel for the Health Professions facilities we have on offer here from wherever you are.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

You can also follow us on Twitter @UWEhasCPD.

Title

20 credit level 6 and level 7 module


Click here to ask us a question about this course. Please include your full name with your question. If required, please let us know if you want us to add you to the future dates mailing list. Alternatively you may email us directly at pd@uwe.ac.uk


Enquire

To view all CPD courses offered by UWE Bristol, please select (click on) the box below

View courses