The module aims to promote enhanced knowledge and understand of the management of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the acute and chronic complications that may occur and the impact on the patient and family.
Insight will also be gained with regard to preventative strategies for people living with type 2 diabetes. Students will also develop a critical insight into the role of health technologies alongside practice and service structures in detecting and managing diabetes and preventing or postponing complications.
Award Type 20 Credit, Level 6
Mode of Study
Part Time
Start Delivered as part of the Health and Social Practice Framework
Sector
Health and Social Care
This NHS Continuing Workforce Development module will develop your ability to make preventative interventions within practice nursing.
You should be a registered nurse or healthcare practitioner, who is involved in the delivery of care to people at risk of, or living with diabetes. You will need to demonstrate evidence of previous study at level 5. You will need to access funding via your CCG or self-fund to enrol on this module.
Knowledge & Understanding:
1. You will be expected to understand the principle determinants and risk factors in the development of type 1 and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and the pathophysiological changes associated with the disease.
2. You will critically examine the management of patients with or at risk of Diabetes Mellitus considering the context of current care delivery within pertinent care settings Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
3. You will critically analyse the contemporary evidence, developing your research skills via information retrieval to underpin your understanding of the screening, prevention, management and care delivery of people living with or at risk of diabetes mellitus.
4. You will be enabled to develop insight and appreciation of the role of other health professionals in the care of people with or at risk of diabetes
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
5. You will appreciate the key attributes of the complexity of diabetes care and prevention, evaluating the extent to which current service provision supports or limits patient choice, applying theory to practice settings.
We encourage you to contact Programme leads for discussion about your individualised award via this email nsapplicantservices@northumbria.ac.uk.
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