Professional Development

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment for this module (level 6 or level 7) comprises a 2,500 word essay which explores a review of an individual with diabetes.

Students will have the opportunity to receive formative feedback through discussion of the assessment with the module team.

Campus

Glenside

Careers/further study

This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).

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

• Multidisciplinary 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 masters level, you must have previously studied to graduate level (i.e. level 6).

Introduction

This 20 credit module, Care of the Adult with Diabetes, aims to develop registered practitioners to confidently and competently contribute to the care and management of individuals with diabetes by building evidence based knowledge, understanding, and critical analysis.

The module will build on theoretical knowledge and strengthen practical skills to enhance the management of people with diabetes in any setting. This will enable you to assess, plan and deliver effective care to individuals with diabetes.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

At level 6:

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology and management of the different types of diabetes and the impact on individuals, families, and carers.    
• evaluate current pharmacological and nonpharmacological diabetes management strategies in diverse and complex patient scenarios, drawing on evidencebased practice and policy.    
• enhance multidisciplinary collaboration and professional development through self-reflection of own and others contributions to the effective care management of individuals with diabetes.

At level 7:

• demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology and management of the different types of diabetes and the impact on individuals, families, and carers.    
• critically evaluate current pharmacological and nonpharmacological diabetes management strategies in diverse and complex patient scenarios, drawing on evidencebased practice and policy.    
• enhance multidisciplinary collaboration and professional development through in-depth self-reflection of own and others contributions to the effective care management of 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.

If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.

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 2,500 word essay which explores a review of an individual with diabetes.

Students will have the opportunity to receive formative feedback through discussion of the assessment with the module team.

Campus

Glenside

Careers/further study

This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).

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

• Multidisciplinary 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 masters level, you must have previously studied to graduate level (i.e. level 6).

Introduction

This 20 credit module, Care of the Adult with Diabetes, aims to develop registered practitioners to confidently and competently contribute to the care and management of individuals with diabetes by building evidence based knowledge, understanding, and critical analysis.

The module will build on theoretical knowledge and strengthen practical skills to enhance the management of people with diabetes in any setting. This will enable you to assess, plan and deliver effective care to individuals with diabetes.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

At level 6:

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology and management of the different types of diabetes and the impact on individuals, families, and carers.    
• evaluate current pharmacological and nonpharmacological diabetes management strategies in diverse and complex patient scenarios, drawing on evidencebased practice and policy.    
• enhance multidisciplinary collaboration and professional development through self-reflection of own and others contributions to the effective care management of individuals with diabetes.

At level 7:

• demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology and management of the different types of diabetes and the impact on individuals, families, and carers.    
• critically evaluate current pharmacological and nonpharmacological diabetes management strategies in diverse and complex patient scenarios, drawing on evidencebased practice and policy.    
• enhance multidisciplinary collaboration and professional development through in-depth self-reflection of own and others contributions to the effective care management of 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.

If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 6 and level 7 module