HS643-6-AU-CO:
Advanced Management of Diabetes
2022/23
Health and Social Care (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Wednesday 22 September 2021
Friday 17 December 2021
15
09 May 2022
Requisites for this module
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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.
The aims of the module are to:
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.
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Students commencing this module will:
* be practising professionals
* be familiar with, and able to undertake, self directed study
* bring to the course a wealth of practical experience in diabetes management
* Students must be working in an area of healthcare (for at least 15 hours per week) where management of diabetes is being provided for people under their care.
Opportunities to observe and participate in diabetic management practice should be identified prior to commencing the module to ensure the practice assessments are able to be achieved.
A diabetes practitioner, with relevant training and experience who is willing to act as the student's practice supervisor must be identified prior to commencing the module. Completion of the Practice Supervision Agreement form will be required before entry onto the module will be permitted.
Students will be required to undertake, be observed in and record activity in relation to the topics outlined below (under the 'Assessment' heading) in their area of clinical practice. This will take place as part of the shadowing sessions that form a part of this course.
Students will normally be required to complete this module over a 3 term, 9 month period.
There are 4 days of set lectures
The taught sessions will be followed by a period of observed practice as students prepare for and complete the assessment requirements for this module.
A range of materials and resources relating to this module are available through the moodle site.
On commencing the course students will be allocated an Academic Supervisor, (usually the module leader). Academic Supervisors will support the student in the preparation of the module assessment. Students will be expected to meet with their Academic Supervisor on a regular basis throughout the course.
Arrangements for supervision will be the responsibility of the student. Any student may elect to change his/her Academic Supervisor following discussion with the module or programme Leader.
Students are expected to maintain contact with their academic and practice Supervisors throughout the module. Tutorial sessions will be negotiated between student and supervisor. It expected that tutorial support and supervision will total no more than 2 full days over the period of the module.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Additional coursework information
Students will be assessed in their ability to perform safe and evidence based diabetes management. Their portfolio must include;
Level 6
1. A clinical audit of the practice register which will identify the patient for the case study.
2. A case study of a patient with diabetes discussing the evidence base for progression or risk of complications. The case study must include care planning to promote self-care promoting structured education or behavioural change (Maximum 2000 words).
3. Reflective diary to include examples of two of the following (a + b or c);
a. Role Shadowing demonstrating your experiences of the practice hours in specialist areas
b. Dissemination to colleagues of effective, evidence based diabetes management practice
c. Peer support given and received from colleagues within the practice/work area.
4. A proposal for a change in practice (500 words)
Level 7
1. A clinical audit of the practice register which will identify the patient for the case study.
2. A case study of a patient with diabetes discussing the evidence base for progression or risk of complications. The case study must include care planning to promote self-care promoting structured education or behavioural change. (Maximum 2000 words)
3. Reflective diary to include examples of two of the following (a + b or c);
a. Role Shadowing demonstrating your experiences of the practice hours in specialist areas
b. Dissemination to colleagues of effective, evidence based diabetes management practice
c. Peer support given and received from colleagues within the practice/work area.
4. An audit within the area of practice which should include a capacity review of the practice/caseload population and a proposal for change for a redesign of the service to meet demands of the growing population of diabetes (1000 words).
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mrs Sheila Smyth, email: ssmyth@essex.ac.uk.
Sheila Smyth
Admin: Emily Moore
E: em21937@essex.ac.uk
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Mr Richard Clark
Sheffield Hallam University
Senior Lecturer
Available via Moodle
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23 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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