Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetology

Overview

The Diploma Course in Diabetology is a comprehensive program designed specifically for Primary Care Physicians with specialist experience e.g. at specialist, consultant or practitioner level, to build on your existing knowledge, skills and experience and develop mastery in the clinical and service aspects of Diabetes and to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality care to patients with metabolic disorders. The course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality care to their patients and improve their clinical practice. This course is the best in becoming a diabetes expert and addresses the management of diabetic complications and the treatment of diabetes in special populations, permitting you to administer the optimum care to complicated cases. The Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetes Education will help students to develop their skills to understand the impact of health behaviour and lifestyle on acute and chronic problems of Diabetes and provide a comprehensive, cost effective and self-care management plan.

Career / Job Prospects:
The information, guidance, practical training and programme completion certificate will provide the participant with not one but many opportunities in the industry. This would come true in the form of job roles and positions like that of Diabetic counsellor, health coach, nutrition Counselor for health and wellness industries, diabetes Officer among Non-Governmental Organizations, nutrition Officer in Community Development Programme run under government organizations, consultant for Multinational Companies, diabetes educator for Private Hospitals, counselors in Schools, Academia and many more.

Modules:

• Basics and Etiopathophysiology of Diabetes
• Epidemiology, diagnosis and classification
• Management of Diabetes Mellitus – Glycemic Index/Glycemic Load
• Behaviour Strategies and Lifestyle intervention in Diabetes
• Short term and acute complications of Diabetes Mellitus
• Chronic complications of Diabetes Mellitus
• Education, counselling strategies and communication skills
• Diabetes across the lifespan
• Practitioner Case Studies
• Practical Aspect-Nutrition Assessment, Diet Analysis, Review and Planning

Eligibility

Applicant must have passed graduation with medical field.

Minimum Education