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You will explore care issues and complication prevention as well as increasing your capacity for evidence-based enquiry in disease pathways relating to diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance.
This module is based upon the new competencies and explores core knowledge and care issues relating to diabetes mellitus, pre-diabetes, management issues and complication prevention.
The module can be studied a degree and masters level.
Module code
Credits
FHEQ level
Location
At the end of the module you will be able to:
Assessment
The formative assessment is a presentation and the summative assessment is a written an assignment.
Module dates
The dates for the next delivery are 6, 13, 20 and 27 February, and 6 and 13 March 2019.
Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change, always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers. In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date. Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers
What programme can this module count towards?This module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module towards our BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Health and Social Care course and a number of associated pathways.
At the end of the module you will be able to:
Assessment
The formative assessment is a presentation and the summative assessment is a written an assignment.
Module dates
The dates for the next delivery are 6, 13, 20 and 27 February, and 6 and 13 March 2019.
Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change, always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers. In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date. Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.
What programme can this module count towards?
This module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module towards our MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Professions) programme and a number of associated pathways.
To be eligible for the module you must be employed in a diabetes related care environment.
To study the module at degree level you must have previously studied at level 5 (i.e. foundation degree or equivalent).
To study the module at masters level you must have previously studied to graduate level (i.e. level 6).
You'll be considered and advised individually (where required) by the programme team and Professional Development Unit (PDU). Please contact the PDU or programme lead if you have any queries regarding your situation.
Please note this module is open to international students.
Funding
This module is commissioned by Health Education England and you may be eligible for funding through your employing trust.
To apply please contact your trust’s education coordinator who will guide you through the application process.
If you work in the private, independent and voluntary sector, please contact your employer who will advise you.
Fees
For those who are self-funding, please see our professional development module fees page.
To apply for this module or for any queries regarding enrolment please contact the Professional Development Unit Admissions team
Email: pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1752 586951
Visit: Professional Development Unit, Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
Opening hours: 9.00–16.30.
University of Plymouth modules
For further information regarding this module, please contact:
Professional Development Unit
Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
Prospective student enquiries: pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1752 586951
Current student enquiries: pdu@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1752 586958
Masters level - Tracey Viney tracey.viney@plymouth.ac.uk
Degree level - Kevin Hambridge