COURSES FOR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS
WARWICK(CIDC)
Certificate In Diabetes Care
Aim
To provide health care professionals with the
practical knowledge and skills necessary to
provide an effective and efficient service for
people with diabetes.
Course
9 Months-6 days of supported study sessions over 6months + 3
months to complete project
Delivery
On site: At the University of Warwick: courses are held regularly
throughout the year
Online: distance learning at your own pace with
24/7 access to e-resources and support from a
dedicated teaching fellow.
Local: Tailored to local service and guidelines
Style
Supported study sessions and course work
related to your practice
Availability
Available in Milton Keynes,
based on demand
Next local course January 2011
Contact: Lesley Scott 07841 979760
Web site: www.warwick.ac.uk
BRADFORD DIABETES
DIPLOMA COURSE
Aim
This module is aimed at health care professional
who have a role in the delivery and management
of care for those clients and their families
experiencing diabetes and who wish to respond
more effectively to the health needs of their
clients. Upon completion of the course the
participant will be able to suggest, initiate and
vary treatment to individual needs. The content
covers screening, diagnosis, management of
diabetes and micro-and macro-vascular
complications.
Course,
Six months of self-directed study is facilitated by
distance learning pack which concludes with two
days of compulsory workshops.
Attendance at a mid-course study day is optional.
Notional Study: 300 hours
Duration: 6 months
Availability:Web site:
http://www.primarycaretraining.co.uk
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MERIT
Meeting Educational Requirements, Improving Treatment
Aim
To provide relevant, tailored training on topics
such as insulin initiation and patient education
to professionals working in primary care
diabetes.
Course
3x ½ day modules (initiation and management)
Delivery
Diabetes specialist nurse in conjunction
with a Novo Nordisk Link Nurse.
Style
Each module includes presentations, workshops
and case studies,
Availability
Local courses in Milton Keynes
Led by demand
Contact: Lesley Scott, 07841 979760
BRADFORD DIABETES UPDATE
Aim
To update professionals with developments
that have occurred since their basic
diabetes training
Course
1 Day
Delivery
Tutors from the Primary Care Training
Centre Bradford.
Style
Programme includes:
The care planning approach to diabetes
New Therapies for management of
Hyperglycaemia
Hypertension management
CKD and diabetes
Insulin management/devices update
Screening and reviews
Availability
Led by demand
Contact: Lesley Scott 07841 979760
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HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT TRAINING
DIABETES
Aim
Increased knowledge of diabetes and its treatment and care
• Competence in baseline foot assessments as part of the annual
review
• Adopting a care planning approach to diabetes care
• Food choices and diabetes
• Knowing what action to take in different circumstances
• Providing psychological support and motivation to self-care
• Using blood glucose monitoring effectively
• Physical activity and diabetes
Course
½ day
Delivery
Tutor: Lesley Scott & Ruth Chilcraft
Availability
Locally in Milton Keynes, led by demand
: Contact: Lesley Scott 07841 979760
Or Ruth.Chilcraft@mkpct.nhs.uk
CARE PLANNING TRAINING
DIABETES
Aim
To help practitioners such as GPs, practice nurses,
healthcare assistants and administrative staff work together
on understanding care planning and identifying strategies to
be able to implement this into their own practice
Course
1 day with 1/2 follow up
Delivery
Tutor: Jill Rodgers
“Successful Diabetes”
Style
Interactive group work
Availability
Local courses in Milton Keynes
Contact:
Lesley Scott 07841 979760
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