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.

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

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.

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.

Content

Topics covered will typically include:

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

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

Assessment for this module (level 6 or level 7) comprises a 3,000 word essay which explores a review of an individual with diabetes.