| Diabetes - (Taught Course) |
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This is an innovative multi-professional course in diabetes, dedicated to meeting the learning needs of those providing clinical services to patients with diabetes in the community and in hospital. All clinical members of the teaching team are actively engaged within the National Health Service, either in hospitals or in the community.
Key areas of study
* Background to diabetic complications
* Managing diabetes and the organisation to provide high-quality care
* People as patients and future developments
| | Requirements | All candidates for entry must hold a post where they can show that they have principal responsibility for the care of people with diabetes.
All the programmes will be delivered and assessed in English. For non-native speakers of English, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent is required.
All applicants will be interviewed either face-to-face, or over the telephone in the case of overseas applicants or those wishing to follow the programme in distance learning mode.
Credit exemption may be given for approved prior learning.
Applicants without a first-degree qualification will require evidence of registration to practise as a health professional such as nursing etc. Nurses should be qualified to RGN/SRN level and additionally possess at least 60 (level 2 credits minimum) from post-registration study.
OR:
An Honours degree in a:
social science
psychology
biological/ natural sciences subject
or equivalent area.
Qualified professionals such as podiatrists, pharmacists and dieticians are eligible for entry.
OR:
A recognised medical qualification (e.g. MB, BCh) with at least two years post-registration experience.
| | Funding/Fees | http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/pg/finance/index.html |
| Diabetes - (Taught Course) |
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This highly respected course meets the professional development needs of a wide range of practitioners working with people living with diabetes. It provides doctors and other health professionals with cutting-edge diabetes education which enables them to practise at the forefront of their discipline.
Students choosing the education or management routes take the mandatory modules, plus one of the postgraduate certificates offered by the Faculty of Health or three approved Faculty of Health management modules. | | Requirements | Typical entry requirements: individual offers may vary
For non-native speakers of English: 7 overall and 7 in writing.
Degree and/or experience: Applicants with a first degree will usually have two years post registration experience whilst those without will have been qualified for at least five years. | | Funding/fees | http://www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife/money/ |
| East Sussex Discovery Day - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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Come along to the Kings Conference Centre at Eastbourne on 13 November from 2pm to 4pm to listen to family friendly presentations about the latest JDRF research, hear from health care professionals and an inspirational speaker.
You will have the opportunity to chat to JDRF staff and meet other families affected by type 1 diabetes. | | Date(s) | 13/11/2010 |
| Foundations in Diabetic Management - (Short Course) |
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This course is aimed at health care professionals who, within their role, work with and support people with diabetes and their families. The course is based on the new National Service Framework (NSF) for Diabetes standards and aims to develop and extend existing knowledge, skills and understanding to enhance the quality of care provided for people with diabetes. There is a clear focus on
service interventions to implement the NSF Diabetes to promote empowerment of the individual with diabetes towards effective personal management and independence.
This programme is offered as e-learning module via the Internet - Diabetes Education On-Line (DEOL) or as a campus based taught course. | | Additional Information | The summative assessment comprises a written assignment of an essay 3000 words in length, critically analysing concepts important in diabetes care. A formative multiple-choice quiz is available via DEOL. All students are encouraged to maintain a reflective practice diary. | | Requirements | Entrants must have a professional qualification |
| Diabetes - (Taught Course) |
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Diabetes is becoming an increasingly common condition amongst every population group, both in the developed and developing countries. It has a major impact on the physical, psychological and general wellbeing of individuals and their families. It can lead to disabilities, for example blindness, chronic morbidity and mortality through heart disease, stroke and renal failure. Yet, there is evidence that effective treatment can increase life expectancy, reduce the risk of complications and even delay or prevent onset.
This course will prepare students to take an evidence-based approach to diabetic care and will allow participants to specialise in an area of their choice. It has been developed with clinical colleagues and blends the theoretical perspectives with practicalities of implementing an effective diabetic care programme.
Areas covered by the course:
* Clinical advances in diabetes
* Pharmacology and immunology of diabetes
* Epidemiology
* Nutritional management of diabetes
* Evidence-based practice
* Promoting health through the diabetes team
* Psychology
Core modules:
* Evaluation of diabetes and developing practice
* Health psychology and diabetes
* Prevention and management of diabetes complications
* Management of diabetes care services
Elective modules may include:
* Tissue visibility
* Evidence-based practice
Plus
* Dissertation (MSc only). | | Requirements | An honours degree or equivalent in a health or health-related discipline with an involvement in diabetes care.
| | Funding/fees | http://www.qmu.ac.uk/registry/feespg.htm |
| Diabetes Clinical Trials - (Short Course) |
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Understand current thinking in the area of diabetes, treatment options and the relevance to clinical trial design and conduct.
This 1-day course provides participants with an excellent overview of diabetes and alongside the comprehensive medical explanations of the disease and its treatment options, information is also provided on the demographics and economics of diabetes. This link helps organisations to understand their challenges and the importance for their research pipelines, making this a very valuable course for all clinical trials professionals.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
* understand the importance and impact of diabetes as a disease area
* know the metabolic conditions underlying diabetes
* learn about the progress of anti-diabetic therapy
* understand current treatment paradigms
* strategically assess the future and your organisation’s competitive position | | Funding/fees | £599.00 | | Date(s) | 02/11/2010 |
| BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Cardiology, Diabetes and CKD - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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| This evidence based course will help busy GPs and nurses stay on top of the latest advances in cardiology, diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Whether you just need to brush up in these clinical areas, or address a specific learning need in your personal development plan, this masterclass will give you a comprehensive update. | | Requirements | Who should attend?
- GPs
- GP trainees
- GPs with a special interest in cardiology, diabetes or CKD
- Clinical leads
- Practice nurses
- Nurse practitioners
- Community matrons
- Other healthcare professionals with an interest in cardiology, diabetes or CKD.
| | Date(s) | 24/11/2010 |
| Diabetes - (Taught Course) |
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| The MSc in Diabetes provides a course dedicated to diabetes for those wishing to specialise. It aims to give hospital doctors, GPs, specialist nurses, dietitians and other health professionals involved in the care of people with diabetes, the necessary knowledge and skills to provide high quality care. | | Requirements | Applicants will generally have at least three years’ experience within a relevant health care field and provide appropriate recommendations from two individuals with knowledge of the candidate’s work. In addition, applicants will have a first degree (or equivalent professional qualification) or provide a detailed written statement on their reasons for entering the course, supported by appropriate personal references. | | Funding/fees | http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding/ |
| Obesity, Weight Management & Type 2 Diabetes - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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This workshop has been designed to help nurses and non-medical prescribers enhance their knowledge of obesity, its co-morbidities and treatment of diabetes.
Course Programme:
* Diagnosis and classification of diabetes sub types
* Co-morbidities and pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes
* Drug treatment of diabetes - metformin and sulphonylueras
* Drug treatement of diabetes - glitazones and new developments
* Diabetes & hypertension, diabetes & cholesterol
* Obesity: pathophysiology of obesity, is it a disease
* Obesity & co-morbidities
* Management of the overweight patient: lifestyle, diet, physical activity
* Management of the overweight patient: drugs, surgery and new developments
* Weight management: monitoring & psychology
* Compliance issues with medication and polypharmacy | | Requirements | This workshop has been designed to help nurses and non-medical prescribers enhance their knowledge of obesity, its co-morbidities and treatment of diabetes | | Funding/fees | For in-house fees contact Practitioner Development |
| Diabetes and Endocrinology - (Short Course) |
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This course involves one full day of teaching per month. This is a two-year rolling programme, which covers all aspects of the college curriculum in Diabetes and Endocrinology. The sessions are compulsory for Year 1 and 2 Specialist Registrars, but those further into their training are still able to attend the sessions if they wish to do so. Each day involves a morning and an afternoon session, each on a separate subject.
Individual sessions are Consultant led and involve active participation by the Registrars in discussions, case presentations, literature reviews, etc. Guest speakers are also invited whenever possible. | | Funding/fees | No charge for Wessex doctors
External doctors £50.00 |
| Other Forms of Diabetes: From Genetics to Obesity - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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| This module concentrates on Type 2 diabetes, maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY), rare genetic forms of diabetes and diabetes secondary to other conditions such as cystic fibrosis and during cancer therapy. Although most children present with Type 1 diabetes other forms of diabetes are no longer uncommon and require specialist understanding and management. This module aims to equip multidisciplinary health care professionals with the knowledge and skills to provide the specialist care required for children with these types of diabetes. The module informs on diagnosis and management with emphasis on pharmacological and lifestyle approaches. | | Funding/fees | £860.00 per modules |
| Caring for People with Diabetes - (Short Course) |
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A post-qualification/post-registration short course in Caring for People with Diabetes
This short course has been introduced to enable qualified health care professionals from a range of clinical backgrounds to develop their skills, knowledge and competencies in the management of diabetes. You will be able to relate the content of the module to your own clinical settings as well as benefit from sharing experiences of caring for people with diabetes with students from other professional groups and in other settings.
Former students have included, practice nurses, district nurses, community matrons, ward managers, team leaders, dieticians, specialist diabetic nurses, community staff nurses and acute trust staff nurses. This module focuses on a philosophy of care that strives to empower people with diabetes so that they can understand and adapt to their new pattern of life post-diagnosis. There is also an emphasis on respect for the individuality of each person with diabetes and their specific needs, as well as attention given to the supporting role of family and carers.
The course is designed to provide the practitioner with the competence to provide an effective and evidence-based service for people with diabetes in order to optimise their care. Students are expected to complete a project, which specifically improves quality of services that people with diabetes receive. | | Additional Information | The course comprises one double (d) module:
* Module U46341 Caring for People with Diabetes (d)
Successful completion of this course allows you to exit with the short course Award in Caring for People with Diabetes. Worth 30 CATS Credits at Level 3 |
| Diabetes - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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| This course focuses mainly on Type 2 Diabetes and aims to refresh and update the knowledge of the average GP and Practice Nurse. By the end of the course, you will feel more comfortable and skillful in caring for patients with diabetes. | | Funding/fees | £130 | | Date(s) | 10/11/2010 |
| 20th World Diabetes Congress - (Conference) |
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Key dates
21 April 2010 - Call for topics close
1 September 2010 - Registrations open
1 February 2011 - Abstract submissions open
1 February 2011 - Grant applications open
20 April 2011 - Abstract submissions close
20 April 2011 - Grant applications close
15 August 2011 - Late breaking abstract submissions close | | Date(s) | 04/12/2011 to 08/12/2011 |
| 3rd Scottish Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes Society: Scottish Diabetes Care in the 21st Century - (Conference) |
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In the second decade of the 21st century the floodwaters of the diabesity tidal wave continue to rise. Health professionals are further challenged by the swelling therapeutic armoury, changing diagnostic criteria, confusing research findings and debatable national targets and incentives.
The 3rd Scottish Conference of the PCDS endeavours to inform and guide the delegates through these turbulent times, using acknowledged experts in diabetes and related topics and with emphasis on the issues that impact on the Scottish population in particular. | | Funding/fees | GPs or hospital doctors
* PCDS member rate : £102.13
* Non-member rate : £123.40
Nurses or other healthcare professionals
* PCDS member rate : £82.98
* Non-member rate : £102.13. | | Date(s) | 07/12/2010 |
| Endocrinology - (Short Course) |
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| Metabolic problems abound. This unique course revisits Secondary Hypertension and Adrenal Gland Disease, Reproductive Endocrinology, PCOS and Hyperprolactinaemia, and the thorny issues around managing Thyroid Disease. An update on Diabetes Management rounds off this enlightening day with a strong primary care perspective. | | Requirements | Target Group - GPs. | | Funding/fees | £150. | | Date(s) | 21/01/2011 |
| Advanced Practice (Diabetes Care) - (Taught Course) |
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| This pathway is designed to equip all health professionals working with patients who have diabetes mellitus either in specialist or primary care settings with the knowledge and skills they need to provide effective care. The pathway will also provide training in research methods and the methods of evidence-based healthcare. | | Requirements | In addition to the entry criteria for the Advanced Practice programme applicants wishing to enrol on this pathway should be working in an appropriate care setting for the duration of the programme. | | Funding/fees | http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/fees.html |
| Pathophysiology and Epidemiology in Diabetes Mellitus - (Short Course) |
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| This module will enable you to make informed judgements to influence current and future practice on education and resources required in diabetes mellitus (DM) management, by exploring the current thinking in why diabetes mellitus occurs and how the incidence relates to lifestyles and hereditary factors. | | Additional Information | Learning Outcomes for module:
LO1: Critically explore the relationship between insulin production and the onset of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
LO2: Critically explore fuel homeostasis and the development of complications of DM
LO3: Relate knowledge of the mechanism of blood pressure control to DM
LO4: Critically analyse the factors which contribute to a global increase in the incidence of DM
LO5: Appraise the issues of mortality and morbidity to both the incidence of DM in the UK and globally |
| Diabetes Management: an Interprofessional Approach - (Short Course) |
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This short course is offered at level 5 or level 6 and affords you the opportunity to build upon existing knowledge and study the nature of diabetes mellitus in greater depth, including its impact on the patient and family. You'll then be able to realistically appraise the knowledge with respect to its value in practice.
This course is open to all health professionals and allied health professionals providing clinical services and care to people with diabetes in primary, secondary and tertiary care settings in the NHS and independent sector. | | Additional Information | On successful completion of the course, 15 credits will be awarded. | | Requirements | A minimum of six months’ post-registration experience within the speciality.
For Level 5 study you’ll need 120 credits at Level 4 or equivalent.
For Level 6 study, 120 credits at Level 5 or the equivalent are required.
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| Diabetes and Footcare - (Short Course) |
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| This study day focuses on care of the lower limbs and foot-care of people with diabetes. The emphasis will be on risk assessment, prevention, correct clinical management and criteria for referral – with the aim of preventing foot ulceration and amputation. The day includes practical demonstrations and group work. It is of particular benefit to those health care professionals who need the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to prevent their clients with diabetes from developing lower limb and foot complications. | | Requirements | All health care professionals involved in caring for those with diabetes.
| | Date(s) | 18/11/2010 |
| Diabetes and Insulin Initiation and Management - (Short Course) |
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This study day covers the practical issues of transferring people with type 2 diabetes to insulin therapy and how to facilitate ongoing self-management. It is of particular benefit to those health care professionals who need the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to support patients on insulin therapy.
Expected outcomes of this Programme:
* Understand the various insulins and treatment regimens used in clinical practice as part of an insulin self-management programme.
* Understand the principles involved in initiation and stabilisation of those new to insulin.
* Understand the principles involved in adjusting insulin therapy.
* Understand about insulin devices and related equipment.
| | Requirements | All health care professionals involved in caring for those with diabetes. |
| Introduction to Diabetes - (Short Course) |
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To enable students to gain an overview of diabetes and diabetes services and those wishing to refresh their knowledge on the subject.
This introductory day to diabetes will equip you with the knowledge to understand diabetes and its management; to identify the key dietary and lifestyle issues; and enable you to take the appropriate steps to help reduce the risk of complications associated with the disease. This knowledge will assist you when educating clients and empowering clients to self-manage their condition.
Expected outcomes of this Programme:
* Understand the epidemiological picture of diabetes and the progression of the disease.
* Understand the management and treatment options for diabetes.
* Understand the recommended screening procedures and prevention of complications.
* Understand the role of other professionals and services for diabetes. | | Requirements | All health care professionals involved in caring for those with diabetes.
It is especially suitable for health care assistants, students in the health care professions, those newly qualified or recently returned to work. |
| Advanced Practice in Diabetes Management - (Taught Course) |
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| For a qualified nurse currently working in diabetes management, this course provides the opportunity to take the next step to an advanced career role and allows you to apply advanced practice to the specialisation of diabetes management. | | Requirements | You must be a practising health or social care practitioner with a BSc (Hons) or equivalent professional experience. | | Funding/fees | http://www.napier.ac.uk/prospectivestudents/postgraduate/fees/Pages/Fees.aspx |
| Diabetes Care - (Short Course) |
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| This module aims to build on the existing knowledge and skills of all students to consider the client’s experience as a “whole person” from the point of diagnosis. It will explore ways of promoting self-management including concordance and education and develop the range of communication and interpersonal skills. Best practice in current treatments and advances in diabetes management will be reviewed. There is close liaison with the local Trust and diabetes service. | | Additional Information | Twenty Credits | | Requirements | There are no essential requirements, but it is expected that students will have some contact with people with diabetes in their practice. |
| Obesity and diabetes - (Short Course) |
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| This module will build on the issues debated in the Life Stages modules and further analyse and evaluate the areas of the family unit, the role of social marketing, environmental issues and policy. It will also address the impact and implications that obesity and diabetes has on pathophysiology with reference to the NICE guidelines. |
| Professional Studies in the Care of People with Diabetes (Level 3) - (Short Course) |
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| This course has been planned to enable people involved in the care of people with diabetes to examine and apply in-depth knowledge relating to diabetes, resulting in the provision of high quality, evidence based care to people with diabetes. Also, it is to enable students to critically examine and apply the knowledge and skills necessary to implement appropriate care for people with diabetes. | | Requirements | Course entry is available to people who are involved in the care and management of a person with diabetes and demonstrate the ability for level 3 study. |
| Current Trends in Diabetes Care and Management - (Short Course) |
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| To enable students to update their knowledge and skills in diabetes care and management. It examines the current "hot topics" and is of particular benefit to those who work with clients who have diabetes and wish to keep abreast of new developments in the field. It is also of benefit for those who wish to refresh their knowledge and skills of diabetes care and management. | | Requirements | All health care professionals involved in caring for those with diabetes |
| Managing Diabetes as a Long Term Health Condition - (Short Course) |
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Diabetes is a long-term condition with considerable morbidity and mortality Prevalence is increasing in the UK – especially amongst lower socio-economic and some ethnic minority groups along with increases in obesity. Costs to the NHS are considerable, particularly when considering the associated micro and macro vascular complications.
Diabetes care and management has changed substantially recently, and progressive approaches and the achievement of standards set out by the Department of Health in the NSF for diabetes requires co-ordination and leadership. This unit will develop the knowledge base, and facilitate the skills necessary for health care professionals working in this field.
| | Additional Information | 15 at level M
| | Requirements | Suitable for:
All health care professionals involved in caring for those with diabetes.
This unit will require the participant to utilise reflection from their clinical area to support the assessment of the academic outcomes. It is therefore necessary for the student to be engaged in clinical practice.
It is expected that participants have 120 credits at level 6 (degree) or demonstrate the ability to study at Masters level. | | Date(s) | 26/04/2011 to 21/06/2011 |
| 6th National Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes Society - (Conference) |
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Ensuring a new decade of high quality diabetes care
Escalating numbers of people with diabetes, the availability of more drugs to treat them, new and possibly confusing trial evidence, and greater pressures on primary care professionals - not just political and clinical but also personal, in the form of revalidation. These are just some of the reasons why the 6th National Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes Society (PCDS) will focus on the need for primary care teams to live up to the tasks they face in the new decade. As well as satisfying QOF indicators and enhancing the lives of our patients, there are new challenges in the form of possible changes in the diagnostic criteria for diabetes, new and renewed guidelines on what to prescribe at different stages, and the increased demands of demonstrating our own credentials as practitioners. Above all, there is a greater focus than ever before on the need to deliver care of the highest quality. This conference will help you to achieve this - and through the use of the takeaway tools available at the event, you will be able to demonstrate this in your personal development portfolios. | | Funding/fees | http://www.pcdsociety.org/eventbooking.php?id=290 | | Date(s) | 19/11/2010 to 20/11/2010 |
| PCDS Smart Update in Diabetes - (Conference) |
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PCDS Smart update in diabetes- In light of experience: Newer therapies for type 2 diabetes: How do we make treatment decisions now - have the guidelines helped?
A number of new antidiabetes agents for type 2 diabetes have become available in recent years, and these have been accompanied subsequently by updated guidance from bodies such as NICE. Many of us working in the primary care setting have now used these newer agents, and this series of complimentary, topical, afternoon updates provides a welcome opportunity to share our clinical experiences and best practice findings. We shall also consider our approach to treatment from the perspective of the person with diabetes - something that must not be forgotten in the midst of all the recent attention on therapeutics and glucose lowering targets. Furthermore, we will offer a timely update for primary care practitioners on how to take a responsible approach to bariatric surgery, and we will also consider the antidiabetes agents for the future. If you are a primary care practitioner involved in the day-to-day management of type 2 diabetes we look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a most productive and rewarding afternoon. | | Date(s) | 30/09/2010 |
| Diabetes Mellitus - (Short Course) |
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| A module for the Practitioner, Carer, or Person with Diabetes or related syndromes. Exploring core knowledge issues relating to Diabetes Mellitus. Based upon the new diabetes mellitus competencies.To increase the practitioner‟s capacity for evidence based enquiry in disease pathways relating to diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance. | | Additional Information | 20 Credits |
| Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolic Research - (Research Course) |
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DPhil
This is a three-year research programme, the student being initially admitted to an MPhil/DPhil track. Progress from MPhil to DPhil registration is subject to assessment after 18 months. The research programme will be a substantial piece of independent work and will have made an original and significant contribution to knowledge. Examination is by thesis submission and external viva voce.
MPhil
This is a two-year research project with submission of a thesis and viva voce (oral) examination. The research will not have the same depth as a DPhil but will still be an original piece of work.
Supervision of postgraduate students is under the control of the Director. On a day-to-day basis students will be supervised in the laboratory by an experienced researcher. | | Requirements | Students will normally be expected to possess a good first degree (usually first class or second class honours) or overseas equivalent in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Biology or related subjects. | | Funding/fees | http://www.buckingham.ac.uk/study/fees/ |
| Diabetes Care Endorsement - (Taught Course) |
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| Diabetes is a chronic and progressive disorder which can impact upon almost every aspect of life. An estimated 2.35million (4.7%) people in England have diabetes, including children, young people and adults of all ages. It is predicted that, by 2010, more than 2.5million people (5% of population) will have diabetes. Evidence indicates that with effective management of diabetes and improved metabolic control, the risk of acute and chronic complications are significantly reduced, leading to lower morbidity and mortality rates (UKPDS, 1998). The National Service Framework for Diabetes, (NSF, 2003), defines the standards of care which will support individuals to effectively manage their diabetes and achieve good metabolic control. This framework highlights the need for continuing professional development in diabetes to enable staff to develop appropriate skills and competencies to deliver these standards of care. | | Requirements | Applicants are normally working in the public health, social or community sectors. – and should have a reasonable level of contact/communication with individuals who have diabetes.
BSc (Hons) Interprofessional Health and Social Care (Diabetes Care)
- To enrol for the BSc (Hons) Interprofessional Health and Social Care (Diabetes Care) applicants must have a Diploma of Higher Education or 120 credits at level 2 or the equivalent.
Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Care
- To enrol for the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Care applicants must have a degree or 120 credits at level 3 or the equivalent.
Advanced Diploma in Diabetes Care
- To enrol for the Advanced Diploma in Diabetes Care applicants must have a Diploma of Higher Education or 120 credits at level 2 or the equivalent. | | Funding/fees | http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/support/student-
support-services/students/finance/index.asp |
| Evidence Based Diabetes Care - (Short Course) |
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| This module aims to extend and update student's knowledge base and facilitate critical examination of the evidence base on which provision of care for the individual with diabetes is currently based. | | Additional Information | 20 Credits at Level 2/3/M. | | Requirements | Students should be registered with NMC or other relevant HPC | | Funding/fees | http://www.brad.ac.uk/health/StudentFinance/TuitionFees/ |
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