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NMHS42690

Academic Year 2024/2025

Specialist 2 Diabetes Care (NMHS42690)

Subject:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Carla O'Neill
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 5
Spring 5
Trimester:
2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
Module Type:
Clinical Module
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is aimed at enabling the student's understanding of type 1 diabetes mellitus and to promote the application of this understanding in clinical practice in the care of people with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Apply prior knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology of endocrine dysfunction in the assessment and management of the person with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
2. Critically evaluate each step involved in the titration of insulin in the insulin workbook for patients who have diabetes.
3. Critically discuss a case study for the person with type 1 diabetes that involves assessment, intervention and evaluation of current evidenced-based therapeutic modalities.
4. Initiate an education program for the person with type 1 diabetes and their family/carer incorporating a biopsychosocial framework.
5. Critically discuss the rationale for each evidence-based diabetes care pathway with the multidisciplinary team.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

15
Small Group

20
Practical

20
Specified Learning Activities

60
Autonomous Student Learning

120
Online Learning

15
Total

250

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, case-based learning, critical writing, clinical learning, reflective learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

•The student needs to be registered with NMBI.
• Must have a minimum of one year post registration experience.
• Must work a minimum of 75hours per month in the care of people with diabetes.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Type 11 Diabetes Care (NMHS40720), Type II Diabetes NT&P V (NURS40720)


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Evidence Based Case Study Week 7 Spring, Week 14 Spring Graded No

80

 No
Participation in Learning Activities: Insulin Workbook & Pharmacology workbook Week 11 Autumn, Week 14 Spring Graded No

20

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Written feedback will be provided to students on completion of the module

Name Role
Dr Carla O'Neill Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Jacqueline Mac Mahon Tutor
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