Course Summary
This course runs for three months from September to December. This is a fully online course consisting of ten distance learning units supported by two online clinical workshop days. This course will be delivered by experts in diabetic care through online distance learning and workshops.
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Career Sectors
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Entry Requirements
Allied health care practitioners that are currently involved in the care of patients with diabetes including general practitioners, practice nurses, hospital based nurses, dietiticians and podiatrists.
Application Details
CLOSING DATE: 7 September 2023
Next start date September 2024
Closing Date August 16, 2024
Fees
€1,035 p.a. (including levy) 2024/25
Fees: Tuition
€1,000 p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Student levy
€35 p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Non EU
€2,035 p.a. 2024/25
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
We believe our graduates are competent in delivering a comprehensive management plan for their diabetic patients and improve the overall care of this patient group.
The focus of the course has led to significant advances in practice in how participants deliver their care to their diabetic patient group in primary care. Such advances include the development of a diabetic register and a recall system, use of in-practice diabetic clinics and the use of audit to monitor and improve care. Support from local specialists in diabetes care in this course also establishes a good link between the general practitioner, the practice nurse and secondary care. This course is fully accredited for CPD and also includes the CPD requirement for an audit.
Duration
3 months part-time, September–December