This module is an innovative multi-professional qualification which has been jointly developed by North East Essex Diabetes Specialist Team and the University of Essex. The subjects are specifically aimed to meet the learning needs of those providing clinical services to patients with diabetes in Primary Care, the community and in the hospital setting. The module is suitable for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Community Nurses, Ward Nurses, Pharmacists and Allied Health Professionals.
The course will provide a range of learning opportunities, offering a mixture of taught sessions, shadow sessions within the specialist clinical areas and self-directed learning. This will include teaching and assessment of health promotion in relation to Management of established oral medication, Insulin and GLP-1 therapies in Diabetes Management AND Insulin and GLP-1 therapy initiation. Practitioners will build on current skills and knowledge to improve confidence to enable them to deliver safe, effective healthcare.
The course will provide a range of learning opportunities, offering a mixture of taught sessions, shadow sessions within the specialist clinical areas and self-directed learning. This will include teaching and assessment of health promotion in relation to Management of established oral medication, Insulin and GLP-1 therapies in Diabetes Management AND Insulin and GLP-1 therapy initiation. Practitioners will build on current skills and knowledge to improve confidence to enable them to deliver safe, effective healthcare.