Library
IT resources
Key subject and specialist practitioner speakers/lecturers
User Groups
Clinical practice visit areas

Any health or social care professional

A variety of differing teaching and learning strategies are incorporated in this course including:

Contact Hours: (48)
14 hoursLlectures
5 hours Discussion
5 hours Interactive group work
5 hours Case studies
1 hour Class tests
14 hours Specialist speakers from the diabetic care arena
4 hours Clinical visits

Independent Study Hours: (102)
54 hours Reading and study
48 hours Assignement preparation

Blackboard may be accessed as a support mechanism and resource

Avery, L. Beckwith, S. (2009) Oxford Handbook of Diabetes Nursing. Oxford, OU.
Dunning, T. (2013) Care of People with Diabetes: A Manual of Nursing Practice (4th ed), Oxford, Blackwell Science.
Ghosh, S. Collier, A. (2012) Diabetes: pocketbook, Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
Holt, P. (2009) Diabetes in Hospital: A Practical approach for all healthcare professionals. Chichester. Wiley Blackwell.
McDowell, J. Brown, F. and Matthews, D. (2009) Diabetes - A handbook for the Primary healthcare team. Edinburgh. Churchill Livingston
Phillip, A. ed (2013) Principles of Diabetes Care (3rd Ed) London, Quay books.

Pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus
Clinical management and care of type 1 and 2 diabetes
Health education/promotion issues and diabetes mellitus
The long term management issues of diabetes mellitus
Nutritional issues in diabetes
Psychological and social issues
Sexual health issues in diabetes
Support issues in diabetes
Research and treatment developments in diabetic care
Foot care, eye care and specialist care issues in diabetes mellitus
Multicultural issues in diabetes
All session content will reference policies, guidance and developments related to current diabetes care and management.
All session content will incorporate political and guidance documents such as the NSF for diabetics (2001/02)

2500 word assignment examining, exploring and reflecting on a specific diabetic care issue (taken from your reflective diary) and making specific recommendations for practice development in your diabetes care. The assignment must include reference to relevant policies, research, guidelines and developments as appropriate, when considering diabetes care and management. (100%). You must also use a reflective model.

All learning outcomes achieved

Formative assessment:
Personal reflective diary on diabetic care during the module from which the diabetic care issue to be explored for summative assignment is derived.

This module allows you to develop a deeper understanding of diabetes care and management from a range of healthcare perspectives. Experts in the field support the module to ensure you are learning the most up-to-date information in this fast changing area of healthcare provision. The wide range of topics ensure a rounded development of knowledge which you can utilise to develop and enhance patient care.