Diabetes in Pregnancy
This module is designed to give healthcare workers involved in the care of women with diabetes mellitus who are pregnant or planning pregnancy or who develop diabetes during pregnancy, the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to provide high quality care as outlined in the National Service Framework
Diabetes in adults Quality Standard 7 states:
Women of childbearing age with diabetes are regularly informed of the benefits of preconception glycaemic control and of any risks, including medication that may harm an unborn child. Women with diabetes planning a pregnancy are offered preconception care and those not planning a pregnancy are offered advice on contraception. (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence 2011 |
- Intended for GPs, hospital doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives, community nurses and other health care workers involved in the care of people with diabetes
- Taught as an intensive study block, comprising lectures and group work. The teaching and learning style is interactive, drawing on both the expert teachers and the experience of other students
Other options:
- PG Cert/Dip route: available as an option on the PG Cert/Dip in Diabetes programme
- Not sure a PG Cert/Dip is for you? Take this module as a Postgraduate Award. Contact us for more information
Induction module
Before completing the course, you will undertake our Induction and Professional Development module, introducing you to all the underpinning regulations, guidance and support available to you during your postgraduate study.
Key Facts
Contact:
Leader:
Jayne Hodgkiss
Assessment:
2,500 word essay
10-minute presentation
CATS: 20
Code: MH907
Next Course Start Date: 13/05/2024
Application Deadline: 01/04/2024
Teaching scheduled is provisional and may change. It is therefore advised that you check individual module pages in advance of teaching.