Program Overview

Foundations of Diabetes

Overview

This short course is designed for healthcare professionals who manage patients with diabetes mellitus, to develop their knowledge and skills in this area. The course will cover focused consultation skills and the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus following World Health Organisation (WHO) and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.

The course will also explore the fundamental concepts of managing diabetic patients, pharmacological management for diabetes, and complications of diabetes such as retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy.

Why us?

• Taught by senior clinical specialists and medical education leads in the field of diabetes, along with the top clinical academics at the University
• The assessment for this course will reflect achievement at level 6

Course structure

The course is classroom-based and will be taught on campus over four, full day sessions, delivered across four months.

During this time, you'll be expected to work with a clinical mentor to develop your knowledge and skills further. Assessment for the course will be at level 6.

Facilities

This course is delivered at City Campus in Sunderland, which boasts excellent facilities and cutting-edge equipment thanks to multi-million-pound investments.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be registered healthcare professionals with a previous level 5 or level 6 qualification. Ideally, you should be working in a clinical setting where your work involves delivering diabetes services.

Fees and finance

The fee for this course is £750.

The employer usually meets these costs – we advise you to speak to your workforce development lead before applying.

We also accept self-funded applicants and encourage anyone wishing to explore their options to contact the relevant department.

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