This module is an innovative multi-professional qualification which has been jointly developed by local clinicians within a 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. Practitioners will build on current skills and knowledge to improve confidence to enable them to deliver safe, effective healthcare.
Aims
1. Develop and extend your existing knowledge of diabetes management for the care of people with diabetes.
2. Understand the importance of monitoring of the diabetes care processes and promoting self-management through goal setting and care planning
3. Explore and discuss the value of team working in diabetes care within your own practice and within the multidisciplinary team.
4. Recognise the importance of interpersonal and effective communication skills in relationships with people with diabetes and their families.
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. Practitioners will build on current skills and knowledge to improve confidence to enable them to deliver safe, effective healthcare.
Aims
1. Develop and extend your existing knowledge of diabetes management for the care of people with diabetes.
2. Understand the importance of monitoring of the diabetes care processes and promoting self-management through goal setting and care planning
3. Explore and discuss the value of team working in diabetes care within your own practice and within the multidisciplinary team.
4. Recognise the importance of interpersonal and effective communication skills in relationships with people with diabetes and their families.