Course Summary
This course helps the candidate develop the knowledge and confidence to deliver an effective management plan based on up-to-date resources and support from multi-professional specialists from the diabetic patient group in general practice.
Emphasis will be placed on developing a structured system of care, which supports patients in successfully managing their diabetes and lifestyle.
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Career Sectors
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Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Allied health care practitioners that are currently involved in the care of patients with diabetes, including general practitioners, practice nurses, hospital-based nurses, dietiticians and podiatrists, are welcome to apply.
Application Details
Closing Date: August 16, 2025.
Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.
An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).
Next start date: September 2025
Fees
Fees: EU
€1,035 p.a. (including levy) 2024/25
Fees: Tuition
€1,000 p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Student levy
€35 p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Non EU
€2,035 p.a. 2024/25
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
We believe our graduates are competent in delivering a comprehensive management plan for their diabetic patients and improve the overall care of this patient group.
The focus of the course has led to significant advances in practice in how participants deliver their care to their diabetic patient group in primary care. Such advances include the development of a diabetic register and a recall system, use of in-practice diabetic clinics and the use of audit to monitor and improve care. Support from local specialists in diabetes care in this course also establishes a good link between the general practitioner, the practice nurse and secondary care. This course is fully accredited for CPD and also includes the CPD requirement for an audit.