This module is for qualified healthcare professionals who wish to develop their knowledge in the care and management of people living with diabetes.

Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting about 3.8 million people (diagnosed and undiagnosed) in England, representing about 9% of the adult population (Public Health England, 2016). The cost of Type 2 diabetes to the NHS has been put at £8.8 billion each year (Public Health England, 2016). This module will provide you with the opportunity to develop specialist skills and evidence-based knowledge in the care and management of diabetes. It relies on key diabetes studies, including those that focus on diabetic emergencies and diabetic-related complications and research evidence to explain the clinical management. The module draws on the various National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Guidelines (2018; 2015)

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate clear and critical knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the holistic approaches to the care of people with diabetes, exploring and applying problem-solving skills to a range of complex physiological and psychosocial issues.

Assessment

1. Essay - 60% 2,000 words patient centred case study, based on an aspect of diabetes care or management relating to patient/s in the student’s area of practice.
2. Poster – 40% Poster Presentation based on diabetes care.

This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

P14229 (OfS), P14230 (DoH): PGDip Enhanced Clinical Practice