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Diabetes in Primary Care PGCert

Different course options

Study mode

Part time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Diabetes Nursing Primary Health Care

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course has been designed to provide advanced professional education in diabetes care for a wide range of practitioners working in primary care including general practitioners, nurses from primary care, podiatrists, and pharmacists.

Practitioners gain knowledge of current best practice in the diagnosis and management of diabetes; the epidemiology of diabetes type 1 and type 2 pathophysiology; diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle modifications. Clinical learning is blended with teaching in organisational and policy context to enable clinicians to contribute more effectively to improving the design, delivery, outcomes and cost-effectiveness of services and to inform evidence-based practice.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The course provides an accessible and achievable postgraduate qualification for professionals who provide care and support for people with diabetes in the community.

Practitioners will gain clinical and professional knowledge which will enhance their ability to practice, commission and promote state of the art evidence-based care.

Modules

Diabetes Practice in Primary Care (20 Credits)
Evidence Based Practice (20 Credits)
Insulin Management, Therapeutics and Monitoring in Primary Care Diabetes (20 Credits)
Leadership and Change Management in Clinical Services (20 Credits)
Quality, Safety and Service Improvement in Clinical Services (20 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

Students need to pay £3,501 and fees listed are per course; if you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Please note that fee information here is given for general guidance only. For more detailed information about fees, please contact Registry Fee Enquiries.

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

Open to UK applicants only.

Entry requirements

This course is open to post-registration doctors and qualified practitioners with relevant clinical experience in any profession allied to medicine.