Professional Development

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment for this module (level 6 or level 7) comprises 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, pregnant women, older adults and people with frailty

Professional issues

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

Course Director

Paul Cunningham

E-mail

pd@uwe.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the module, you must be employed in a diabetes-related care environment and be registered healthcare professional. 

It is desirable/suggested that you have undertaken some prior diabetes study, such as a diabetes diploma or a foundation course in diabetes or have the equivalent knowledge/experience from professional practice. 

To study the module at degree level, you must have previously studied at level 5 (i.e. foundation degree or equivalent).

To study the module at masters level, you must have previously studied to graduate level (i.e. level 6).

Introduction

On successful completion of this 20 credit module, Care of the Adult with Diabetes, 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 live and narrated lectures, case study discussions and interactive elements as well as suggested self-directed learning with an expectation of reflection on practice and work-based learning alongside the taught sessions.

Independent learning includes hours engaged with essential reading, case study preparation, 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.

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Health Professions facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 6 and level 7 module

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment for this module (level 6 or level 7) comprises 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, pregnant women, older adults and people with frailty

Professional issues

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

Course Director

Paul Cunningham

E-mail

pd@uwe.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the module, you must be employed in a diabetes-related care environment and be registered healthcare professional. 

It is desirable/suggested that you have undertaken some prior diabetes study, such as a diabetes diploma or a foundation course in diabetes or have the equivalent knowledge/experience from professional practice. 

To study the module at degree level, you must have previously studied at level 5 (i.e. foundation degree or equivalent).

To study the module at masters level, you must have previously studied to graduate level (i.e. level 6).

Introduction

On successful completion of this 20 credit module, Care of the Adult with Diabetes, 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 live and narrated lectures, case study discussions and interactive elements as well as suggested self-directed learning with an expectation of reflection on practice and work-based learning alongside the taught sessions.

Independent learning includes hours engaged with essential reading, case study preparation, 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.

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Health Professions facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 6 and level 7 module