Type 1 diabetes – opportunities and complexities - 20 credits - Module only

Overview

Type 1 diabetes is an increasingly common auto-immune condition which affects every age group. The immunology, genetics, environmental factors and increasing incidence of type 1 diabetes will be critically examined. Critically examining the knowledge, evidence and competencies to work at a higher level of practice to respond to the advancing glycaemic management techniques and developing digital technologies for people with type 1 diabetes.

This course is open to International students.

What's covered in this course?

Care approaches and partnership working with people with type 1 diabetes needs to be designed and delivered in a person-enabling and age appropriate way. Type 1 diabetes is complex and unpredictable and requires person-centred engagement to optimise knowledge and self-management techniques.

Increasing use of insulin delivery technologies and glycaemic management opportunities will be core to this module. Alongside the human factors of living well with type 1 diabetes to promote safety, engagement, psychological support and enablement are essential, when working with people living with the daily challenges of type 1 diabetes. Case scenarios and special situations in type 1 diabetes care will be critically examined within this module.

Why Choose Us?

This module is delivered as a standalone, or as part of the MSc in Advancing Diabetes Care pathway
This module aligns with the post-graduate philosophy and is designed to be flexible and practice-led
You will have the opportunity to develop skills of enquiry, reflection and problem solving
You can study this module completely online
You will be encouraged to think critically and share practice experiences within an online discussion forum with your fellow students, as well as engaging in both directed and self-directed learning activities
You will be an active partner in your own learning and development and in return you will receive regular feedback and feed forward aimed at developing your academic skills, and have the opportunity to discuss your progress with the module team

Fees & How to Apply

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UK Student
International Student

UK students

Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament.

Award: Module

Starting: Jan 2025

Short Course
200 hours
£820 per 20 credit module

International students

Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament.

Award: Module

Starting: Jan 2025

Short Course
200 hours
TBC

How to apply

Complete the online application form via the link above, including the name of the module you are enrolling onto.

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for anyone who has a current professional registration from the country of your practice.

If you are an international student then you must obtain an IETS Score of 6.0 in all fields.

Course in Depth

Course structure

This module is delivered online and contains filmed video vignettes, cast studies, student lead work areas, evidence resources, webinars and guided study approaches with regular access through the learning to your module leader and teaching team.

Indicative content

Causes: immunology, genetics, viral, seasonal, environmental & geographical variations
Incidence, prevalence, epidemiology
Insulin delivery & age appropriate knowledge for insulin replacement
Gender considerations
Developing and emerging technologies in insulin delivery & continuous glucose monitoring
Interpretation of glucose and insulin results, resistance or sensitivity
Blood glucose experiences & complexities
Complications of type 1 diabetes
Disordered eating
Service user experience & dis-engagement
Hypoglycaemia management
Glucose management & teaching people with type 1 diabetes the skills in an age appropriate way
Reasonable adjustments
Inpatient management & primary care management
Partnership working and enablement across age groups
Physical activity management
HbA1c and factors affecting
Human factors & person-centred care delivery
Safety netting
Driving advice
Legal considerations
End of life management

International

Birmingham City University is a vibrant and multicultural university in the heart of a modern and diverse city. We welcome many international students every year – there are currently students from more than 80 countries among our student community.

The University is conveniently placed, with Birmingham International Airport nearby and first-rate transport connections to London and the rest of the UK.

Our international pages contain a wealth of information for international students who are considering applying to study here, including:

Details of the entry requirements for our courses
Some of the good reasons why you should study here
How to improve your language skills before starting your studies
Information relevant to applicants from your country
Where to find financial support for your studies.

Facilities & Staff

This course is delivered through the an online learning resource, with online study materials to guide you through the appropriate topics, as well as providing links to other resources. You will also need textbooks, and a full reading list is provided with each module syllabus.

Although it is taught by distance learning, you will still have regular contact with your module tutor by email or telephone. We also offer optional periodic seminar talks where you can meet the course team, along with your fellow students.

Our staff

Professor Anne Phillips

Professor in Diabetes Care

Anne Phillips is a Queens Nurse and a National Teaching Fellow with the Higher Education Academy. After a career in specialist and community diabetes nursing in London and Yorkshire, Anne previously worked with colleagues at the University of York and established a countrywide and international collaborative curriculum for Health Professionals in...

More about Anne

Enquiries

Module Leader

If you have any queries about this course please contact the Module Leader, Anne Phillips on:

Email: Anne.Phillips@bcu.ac.uk
Tel: 0121 331 4259