Academic Courses

Diabetes Training Courses

Principles of Diabetes for Professional Practice Short Course

This Principles of Diabetes for Professional Practice Short Course is accredited by the University of Hertfordshire and is taught at Level 5/Diploma level.

This course is aimed at any health care professional who participates in the assessment, management and delivery of care for people with or at risk of developing diabetes.

This diabetes training course aims to equip health care professionals with the knowledge and skills required to recognise patients at risk, and will focus on the prevention, recognition and management of metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

Enhancing Diabetes Care in Professional Practice Short Course

This Enhancing Diabetes Care in Professional Practice Short Course is accredited by the University of Hertfordshire and is taught at Level 6/Degree level.

This multi-professional course focuses upon the assessment and management of the individual with, or at risk of developing, diabetes and its precursor, metabolic syndrome. It will focus on the prevention, recognition and management of metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

Importance is placed on a patient centred approach, the health needs of the individual, health promotion and self-empowerment, whilst acknowledging the professional, political and social climate within which services are provided.