Professional/Short course Care of the Adult with Diabetes

Entry year: 2025/26
Course code: UZTR3Q203
Application: University
Level: Professional/Short Course
School: School of Health and Social Wellbeing
Campus: Glenside
Duration: 10 weeks
Delivery: Part-time
Course Director: Angela Young

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 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.

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.

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, 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.

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 time

The actual contact time is 48 hours; this is complemented by self-directed learning and online learning resources.

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.

Features

Study facilities

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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

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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

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