PRE-COURSE INFORMATION

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This course contains a mixture of online and self-directed learning. You will get the most out of the course if you have a clinical mentor but it is not essential as you can submit work to us here at GP Practice Training Ltd for marking.

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Objectives

  • 3

    Module One - What is Diabetes?

    • Physiology - The break down of glucose

    • Pathophysiology - Diabetes

    • Diagnosis of Diabetes

    • Long Answer Question - What is Diabetes?

    • Type of Diabetes
  • 4

    Module Two - Understanding Laboratory Results

  • 5

    Module Three - Complications of Diabetes

    • Complications of Diabetes

    • Short Term Complications

    • Hyperglycaemia

    • Hypoglycaemia

    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

    • Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemia state (HHS)

    • Long Term Complications

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    • Kidney Disease

    • Neuropathy and Foot Complications

    • Retinopathy

    • Sexual Dysfunction

    • Sexual Dysfunction - Male

    • Sexual Dysfunction - Female

    • Quiz - Multiple Choice

    • Case Study - Diabetic Complications

  • 6

    Module Four - Types of Treatment

    • Treatment for Diabetes

    • Self-Directed Learning - Review of local formulary
  • 7

    Module Five - Insulin

    • Insulin

    • Blood Glucose Monitoring

    • Blood Glucose Monitoring Procedure

    • Insulin Administration

    • Starting Insulin and Reviews

    • Quiz

    • Blood Glucose Monitoring Competencies
  • 8

    Module Six - Diabetic Health Checks

    • Diabetic Health Checks

    • Patient Examination

    • Diabetic Foot Checks

    • Procedure

    • How to use 10g Monofilament

    • Diabetic Foot Emergencies

    • Diabetic Referrals

    • QOF and Diabetic Read-codes

    • Diabetes Review Quiz

    • Diabetic Foot Check - Competencies

    • Diabetic Health Check Competencies

  • 9

    Module Seven - Health Promotion

    • Diabetes and Frailty

    • Diet

    • Exercise

    • Smoking

    • Driving

    • Pregnancy

    • Mental Health

    • Diabetic Distress

    • Self Management of Diabetes

    • Reflective Writing
  • 10

    Module Eight - Patient Management

    • Patient Expectations

    • Patient compliance

    • Reflective Writing
  • 11

    Learning Resources

    • References and Reading List

    • Types of Diabetes- PDF

    • Types of Treatment for Diabetes - PDF

  • 12

    Final Assessment

    • Feedback

    • Final Assessment

    • End of Course - Well Done

    • Course Update Information