About This Course
This course has been developed to ensure that health care professionals working in the field of diabetes are educated and informed with the wealth of contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge relating to the management of the condition and its complications.
You may also be interested in studying Diabetes Nursing (Level 6) or Diabetes Management (Level 7). Please click here for more information.
Course Content
What will you study on this course?
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diagnostics Related to Diabetes
- Acute care – Hypoglycaemia/Hyperglycaemia
- Insulin Initiation and Management
- Structured Education and the Expert Patient Program/DAFNE
- Identification and Management of Diabetes Complications
Course Structure
- Diabetes Management - 40 credits
- Work Based Learning - 20 credits
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The Postgraduate Cert Diabetes Care and Management runs part-time over 1 year.
Workplace support
The student must have the support of their Manager and work in an appropriate area that is related to diabetes management.
The module will use a variety of assessments such as case studies, blogs, presentations and an applied assignment.
Entry Requirements
- Registration with the NMC/HCPC and proof of employment in an area clinical areas that manages patients with diabetes.
- IELTS: 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is required.
International Students: Because this pathway is part-time and requires a current NMC/HCPC registration and access to a clinical environment, this pathway is not suitable for the international market.
Careers
This course is especially designed for healthcare professionals working with long term conditions and will enhance employment and promotion opportunities.
Research / Links with Industry
The academics involved with this PGCert have extensive links with external bodies, companies and the 3rd sector, which are fully utilised in ensuring that the modules are relevant to the modern work and research environment graduates will enter. They are also all experienced Nurse practioners who still have active links to the local NHS trust ensuring that modern clinical practice is embedded within the programme.
Application
Admissions to the programme are made on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. Applications are made using Bangor’s online application system.
Need help applying?
If you have any questions about entry requirements, how to apply or the course you are interested in please do not hesitate to contact Heather Bloodworth 01248 388306 or by emailing hssc01@bangor.ac.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.
International Students: Because this pathway is part-time and requires a current NMC/HCPC registration and access to a clinical environment, this pathway is not suitable for the international market.
