This module is aimed at those who are responsible for the care of the diabetic individual in the course of their practice at all levels. This programme may serve as an update for some and present new information for others. It aims to heighten awareness and be applicable for current and future practice. Level 7: The student will demonstrate a high level of critical thinking, self-direction and originality in addressing clinical problems encountered in the practice environment. In doing this, they will be able to draw on current research and evidence-based data to advise the team in a variety of clinical and service provisions.

Available as a standalone module: Yes

Attendance (Please note, this is subject to change for future intakes)

Dates: For attendance dates, please see the top of this page. Please note, if the module is full or closed for the intake(s) this academic year, dates may not appear. 

Venue: LSBU

Typical intake(s): Semester 1 and Semester 2

Career Benefits

This module seeks to provide focus and direction for practitioners who wish to develop their skills and expertise in relation to nursing in acute and critical care areas across the age spectrum. The module aims to enable an individual practitioner to have broader competence skills to progress in a direction that meets workforce, meeting the needs of the future NHS as outlines in the Five Year Forward View in 2014 by the Department of Health (DH, 2014) and the HEE agenda for Clinical  Academic Careers Framework (HEE 2015). Encompasses multi-professional working and a sharing of expertise and skills across traditional professional boundaries and fields as new services and roles are being developed to meet current and future challenges for service delivery. Completion of this Module should help the practitioner to be in a better position to progress in their career and the management of the Diabetic person.

Assessment

Within the context of your current Diabetes Management practice, using the available evidence, and national and international guidelines, create an evidenced annotated bibliography Poster whereby you will identify a significant issue related to Diabetes Management that requires improvement. This Poster is to be submitted via moodle for assessment using the available rubric.
Assessment/submission date: See attendance dates

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:     

• Critically analyse and evaluate relevant Diabetes Management sources and the use of evidence for effective practice.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current Diabetes Management practices that influence practice and outcomes of care.

Intellectual skills:

• Critically analyse and reflect on current practice to establish how improvement to current care and potential outcomes may be achieved.
• Select and utilise evidence that best suits the needs and context of their patients and the environment in relation to Diabetes Management. 

Practical Skills:

• IT skills – searching and using online Diabetes Management databases to access relevant local, national and international sources of evidence.
• Using online resources to facilitate continuing practice and Diabetes Management education.

Transferable skills:

• The problem solving and appropriate leadership skills required to work alone, collaborate and in support of other health care professionals and disciplines.
• The ability to apply and contextualise evidence that will improve, influence and manage practice.