Program Overview

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Diabetes Management in Primary Care

Overview

Multi-disciplinary module providing opportunity for healthcare professionals to advance their knowledge in meeting needs of those living with diabetes.

Summary

As incidence of diabetes continues to increase, a multi-disciplinary primary care team approach is needed to respond effectively to the health needs of patients. This is a bespoke course for diabetes management in primary care that promotes a consistent standard of care, develops supportive relationships and promotes an environment that encourages shared learning. This module will be assessed by 100% Coursework.

About this course

About

Nationally and globally the incidence of diabetes diagnosis continues to increase, posing challenges for all healthcare professionals involved in the management of diabetes. A multi-disciplinary primary care team approach is needed to respond effectively to the health needs of patients. This is a bespoke course for diabetes management in primary care that aims to provide an opportunity for healthcare professionals in primary care to advance their knowledge, skills and competency in meeting the needs of people living with diabetes using a person-centred approach.

Content

• Epidemiology, screening and diagnosis of diabetes
• Patient education and lifestyle management of diabetes
• Pharmacological management
• Diabetic management of complex cases and diabetic emergencies
• Prevention and management of diabetes complications
• Structuring and undertaking a multi-disciplinary diabetes clinic in primary care

Assessment

100% coursework

• Presentation [70%]
• Written Summary [30%]

The student will be required to deliver a short presentation on a case arising from practice. Students will make a ten-minute presentation to their peers appraising the significance of an issue identified in light of current literature. Students will then lead a discussion and elicit potential solutions that may be employed to address the issue. Students will submit individually a written summary of the presentation to the Module Coordinator. The presentation will be assessed, after each presentation, verbal and written feedback will be provided to the student.

Attendance

This course is delivered via blended learning. There are four online 3 hour lectures and two face to face 3 hour seminars.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold current professional registration with a Professional Health Body such as GMC, NMC, Pharmaceutical Society of N Ireland.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the minimum English entrance requirements of the University and will need to provide recent evidence of this (certified within the last two years)

Start dates

• 27 January 2025

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Fees and funding

Prices

• Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlements Status Fees: £593.70
• England, Scotland, Wales and the Islands Fees: £593.70
• International Fees: £0.00

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Academic profile

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At Ulster every person, course, research project, and professional service area on every campus either does or can contribute in some way towards the global sustainability and climate change agenda.

We are guided by both our University Strategy People, Place and Partnerships : Delivering Sustainable Futures for All and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Our Faculty is dedicated to integrating sustainability across our curriculum, preparing students to address global environmental challenges.

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