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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 380
Per course
Start Date
2025-09-09
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
2 days
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Biomedical Sciences | Nursing | Public Health
Area of study
Health
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 380
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-09-
2026-07-08-
About Program

Program Overview


Understanding Diabetes

Overview

Introducing the basic principles of diabetes care, which are applicable to a wide range of health care settings.


Full Description

Day 1

  • Introduction to diabetes: Prevalence, risk factors and altered physiology.
  • Living with diabetes (patients' experience) and life style interventions; diet and exercise.

Day 2

  • Monitoring and treatment: Blood glucose meters, oral medications and insulin.
  • Management of acute and long-term diabetic complications.

How You'll Learn

We’ll use a wide range of teaching methods such as lectures, small group discussion, practical skills-lab sessions, video presentations and quizzes.


Who Should Attend?

This workshop will benefit all healthcare professionals, healthcare assistants and care technicians, as well as people living with diabetes and their carers.


Dates

  • Trimester 1: 9-10 September 2025
  • Trimester 3 – not currently open for applications: 8-9 July 2026

Where You'll Study

Your Faculty

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at ARU is primed to meet the demand for healthcare professionals, doctors, scientists and social workers in the East of England.


We've been training undergraduates for professional roles for over 25 years, with a reputation for quality, dedication and ambition balanced with student satisfaction.


We know that our students want the very best experiential learning, and we've invested heavily in purpose-built simulated wards, science labs and skills spaces, to support your learning every step of the way.


Fees & Funding

Course Fees

  • Two-day CPD workshop: £380
  • Courses starting in 2025/26: £400

Funding for CPD

Please ask your manager or Education Lead about available funding before you apply.


Entry Requirements

This workshop will benefit all healthcare professionals, healthcare assistants and care technicians, as well as people living with diabetes and their carers.


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Program Outline

Outline:


Day 1:

  • Introduction to diabetes
  • Prevalence, risk factors and altered physiology.
  • Living with diabetes (patients' experience) and life style interventions; diet and exercise.

Day 2:

  • Monitoring and treatment
  • Blood glucose meters, oral medications and insulin.
  • Management of acute and long-term diabetic complications.

Teaching:

  • A wide range of teaching methods will be used such as lectures, small group discussion, practical skills-lab sessions, video presentations and quizzes.
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Overview:

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a global university with students from 185 countries. It is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to education and research. ARU has been recognized as the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and has received a Gold award for the quality of its education in the Teaching Excellence Framework.


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Student Life and Campus Experience:

The context mentions that ARU is committed to creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for students, staff, and communities. It also highlights the university's focus on providing outstanding facilities and opportunities for student growth.


Key Reasons to Study There:

    Ambition:

    ARU is academically ambitious for its students and strives to provide high-quality education.

    Excellence:

    ARU is ranked in the top 15% of universities in the UK for graduate employment and has been recognized for its excellence in education, social work, and sports science.

    Collaboration:

    ARU fosters collaboration between students, businesses, and partners, and its courses are recognized by industry and professionally accredited.

    Impact:

    ARU conducts impactful research that addresses pressing issues and makes a difference in the community.

    Enterprise:

    ARU encourages entrepreneurship and provides mentorship, support, and start-up funding through the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy.

    Enthusiasm:

    ARU's can-do attitude and infectious enthusiasm set it apart from other universities.

Academic Programs:

The context mentions that ARU offers a wide range of courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate research, college courses, apprenticeships, short courses, and distance learning programs. It also highlights the university's commitment to providing career-ready graduates.


Other:

The context mentions that ARU has campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle. It also highlights the university's commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

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