Professional/Short course Care of the Adult with Diabetes
Page last updated 23 May 2025
20 credit level 6 and level 7 module
Introduction
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.
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.
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).
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
Structure
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
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 time
The actual contact time is 48 hours; this is complemented by self-directed learning and online learning resources.
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.
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Prices and dates
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Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts. Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding. Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.
Dates
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How to apply
Please click on the Apply Now button to apply for your CPD module, which you can take as a stand-alone course or as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters level) programme.
Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts. Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding. Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.
Extra information
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.
For further information
- Email: pd@uwe.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158