A blended learning course in diabetes education, in collaboration with healthcare organisations. Develop skills in the diagnosis and treatment. The burden of long term non-communicable disease (NCD) is a challenge facing all health care organizations at an International level. The effect of this challenge is not just on increasing health care costs and an intolerable workload for health care professionals but a recognition that the current health care system needs to change fundamentally in order to cope with future demands. The course has been designed to allow students to remain in their jobs while studying and for their studies to be able to have an immediate impact in their work environment. The programme aims to: provide a comprehensive programme of diabetes education for health care professionals develop competence in the diagnosis, treatment, and decision-making in the care of persons with diabetes establish students with a basic grounding in educational/ behaviour change theory with application to patient and professional education develop leadership and evaluation skills in the organisation and delivery of care in both primary care and hospitals to empower service delivery improvement establish a stimulating environment for research, teaching and learning about diabetes encourage a culture for training of health care professionals by the development of a network of experienced clinical teachers. Allow health care professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills while remaining in work bring immediate benefits into the workplace through the application of their learning in their work-place based projects be culturally sensitive encourage a culture of multidisciplinary working in the workplace. The course is aimed at working-professionals who wish to facilitate evidence-based change in clinical care and management within their healthcare system and recognise that this requires not just clinical knowledge but also skills in leadership, inter-professional education, organisational management, reflective professional practice and quality improvement.
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The programme is available in two duration modes: 24 months 12 months
The course has a modular structure allowing students to choose the topics most suited to their own professional development needs while ensuring they develop knowledge of clinical, educational, leadership and organisational theories relevant to the multi-disciplinary team approach to the management of chronic diseases. Students can choose to exit at Certificate, Diploma or MSc level. Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) Diabetes Care, Education & Management The PG Cert requires the achievement of 60 credits through 3 modules: 1 Core module + 1 Educational module + 1 other module Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Diabetes Care, Education & Management The PG Dip requires the achievement of 120 credits through 6 modules: 1 Core module + 1 Educational module + 1 Organisational module + 1 Research module + 2 other modules Postgraduate Masters (MSc) Diabetes Care, Education & Management The MSc requires the achievement of 180 credits. To obtain the MSc students must successfully complete the PG Dip (120 credits) + the Taught MSc Dissertation Module (60 credits). Modules can be chosen from the following selection. Many modules appear in more than one category to increase the flexibility of students to create a programme specific to their needs. Applicants without recognised qualifications but have relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills will also be considered on an individual basis. English language qualification (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent) Applicants should submit copies of the following with their application: Qualification certificates One written reference
Core Modules Modern Diabetes Care Science of Diabetes High Performance Organisation
Optional UnitsClinical Modules Advanced Diabetes Nutrition Advanced Diabetes Practice Diabetes in the Young Management of CV Risk in Diabetes Safety in Clinical Communication Self-Management of Diabetes: person centred, enabling approaches to clinical practice Education Modules Clinical Skills and Simulation for Education and Practice Developing Safe Team Working Using Simulation Facilitation Leadership Reflective Professional Practice Self-Management of Diabetes: person centred, enabling approaches to clinical practice Training the Trainers Organisational modules Facilitation Leadership High Performance Organisation Patient Safety & Quality Improvement in Diabetes Reflective Professional Practice Managing Collaboration in Healthcare Research Research Methods Health Informatics Foundations MSc Diabetes Care and Education Dissertation
All 20 credit modules are assessed on Coursework. Assignment 1: Workplace Project(2000 words),Assignment 2:Reflective Essay (1500 words),Dissertation(60 credits) which must be passed to graduate with the MSc is assessed through a 12,000-15,000 word thesis
The fee for the programme is as follows:
24 months - GBP £13950.00
The one year MSc Diabetes Care, Education & Management is available to those who have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Diabetes Care, Education & Management (120 credits). The PG Dip requires the achievement of 120 credits through 6 modules: 1 Core module + 1 Educational module + 1 Organisational module + 1 Research module + 2 other modules
MSc Diabetes Care, Education & Management is currently available for one year full-time, or two years Blended learning options. This programme is directly delivered through the University’s online learning portal, you will have access to video and audio recordings of all onsite lectures, as well as video tutorials for any lab based elements of the course. All written assignments will be submitted through the portal, while poster and oral presentations will be assessed via Skype. Exams can be sat onsite or you can arrange to sit these at a suitable venue more local to you. You are encouraged to interact with teaching staff and other students in online discussion forums, join group activities and be part of the Institute’s student community.
Follow the 2 steps given below to start processing the enrolment: (1) Fill the form on-line (2) Pay enrolment fee of GBP £250 (This can be paid online using credit or debit card) And a member of our admission team will get back to you. MSc Diabetes Care, Education & Management course could be completed through blended learning and are available 24/7, giving you the flexibility to learn at a time that suits your busy schedule.
Core Modules Modern Diabetes Care Science of Diabetes High Performance Organisation
Optional UnitsClinical Modules Advanced Diabetes Nutrition Advanced Diabetes Practice Diabetes in the Young Management of CV Risk in Diabetes Safety in Clinical Communication Self-Management of Diabetes: person centred, enabling approaches to clinical practice Education Modules Clinical Skills and Simulation for Education and Practice Developing Safe Team Working Using Simulation Facilitation Leadership Reflective Professional Practice Self-Management of Diabetes: person centred, enabling approaches to clinical practice Training the Trainers Organisational modules Facilitation Leadership High Performance Organisation Patient Safety & Quality Improvement in Diabetes Reflective Professional Practice Managing Collaboration in Healthcare Research Research Methods Health Informatics Foundations MSc Diabetes Care and Education Dissertation
Core Modules Modern Diabetes Care Science of Diabetes High Performance Organisation
Optional UnitsClinical Modules Advanced Diabetes Nutrition Advanced Diabetes Practice Diabetes in the Young Management of CV Risk in Diabetes Safety in Clinical Communication Self-Management of Diabetes: person centred, enabling approaches to clinical practice Education Modules Clinical Skills and Simulation for Education and Practice Developing Safe Team Working Using Simulation Facilitation Leadership Reflective Professional Practice Self-Management of Diabetes: person centred, enabling approaches to clinical practice Training the Trainers Organisational modules Facilitation Leadership High Performance Organisation Patient Safety & Quality Improvement in Diabetes Reflective Professional Practice Managing Collaboration in Healthcare Research Research Methods Health Informatics Foundations MSc Diabetes Care and Education Dissertation
The one year MSc Diabetes Care, Education & Management is available to those who have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) Diabetes Care, Education & Management (120 credits). The PG Dip requires the achievement of 120 credits through 6 modules: 1 Core module + 1 Educational module + 1 Organisational module + 1 Research module + 2 other modules
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