INTERNATIONAL OPEN MEDVARSITY
HONG KONG
Certificate |
- IOM Accredited |
Course Language |
- English & Chinese |
Admissions |
- June & December |
Programme Duration |
- 6Months Part Time |
This module provides the opportunity for you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the classification, presentation and diagnosis of diabetes, 'pre-diabetes' and disorders of glucose metabolism and to evaluate the implications of these diagnoses. You will explore diagnostic tests, clinical management plans, the pathophysiology, aetiology and risk factors of diabetes and the complimentary roles of healthcare professionals, other professionals and patients. Critical appraisal of research evidence is an important part of your studies for this module, to inform and support the ways in which you engage in clinical and/or lifestyle management for people with diabetes.
This module provides the opportunity for you to appraise past, current and emerging therapies in the management of people with diabetes. This will include a range of pharmaceutical / therapeutic agents, risk modification interventions, insulin therapies, obesity management and surgery. The module will also explore emerging therapies relevant to the management of diabetes. Critical appraisal of research evidence is an important part of your studies for this module, to inform and support the ways in which you engage in clinical and/or lifestyle management for people with diabetes.
Macrovascular disease in diabetes as significant impact in relation to the individual and society. It is therefore important that strategies for the management of cardiovascular risk factors in diabetes are effective and the module will provide opportunities to develop and such strategies. It will also explore the development of strategies for the management of ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease and erectile dysfunction in diabetes. You will assess international guidelines on the treatment of hypertension, cholesterol and anti-platelet therapy.
An important part of learning on the module is for you to critique medical literature and justify clinical practice decisions derived from evidence-based medicine.
The module aims covers the physiology of insulin therapies and insulin delivery systems, related pharmacokinetics and current guidelines for insulin management. You will also explore professional and patient-related barriers to insulin therapy, requirements and practical considerations for insulin initiation in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Following the module you should be in a position to confidently make recommendations regarding insulin therapy and to develop patient guidance for insulin dose adjustments.
An important part of learning on the module is for you to critique medical literature and justify clinical practice decisions derived from evidence-based medicine.
An important part of learning on the module is for you to critique medical literature and justify clinical practice decisions derived from evidence-based medicine. The module also aims to assist you when evaluating, designing, developing or implementing local clinical practice guidelines in relation to diabetes.
The Pregnancy and Diabetes module is a 10-week course which aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of all aspects of diabetes in pregnancy from preconception counselling to post-partum care; this module will provide students with a thorough understanding of real issues within their practice. This programme includes a two-week introduction phase where students will be able to access exclusive lectures and Cardiff University’s extensive library facilities prior to the start of the module.
This module provides the opportunity for you to explore knowledge and skills assisting in the recognition and management of complications in diabetes. This includes an awareness of and ability to evaluate current standards and recommendations of care in diabetes.
An important part of learning on the module is for you to critique medical literature and justify clinical practice decisions derived from evidence-based medicine. The module also aims to assist you when evaluating, designing, developing or implementing local clinical practice guidelines in relation to diabetes.
Diabetes care in children and young people presents specific, complex considerations that health professionals need to recognise and evaluate both generally and within their own professional settings. The module aims to enable you to distinguish the different types of diabetes that can occur in children and young persons. It explores the development and evaluation of related strategies for education, nutritional therapy, clinical management and self-management for children and young persons with diabetes. An important aspect of this is to evaluate the medical literature concerning acute diabetes complications and chronic complications. The module aims to help you design models of the care for children and young persons including transitional services, school support, social and physiological support.
The Insulin Pump Therapy module is a 10-week course which aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of all aspects of insulin pumps from the historical perspective to dealing with complications. This course includes a two-week introduction phase where students will be able to access exclusive lectures and Cardiff University’s extensive library facilities prior to the start of the module.
Diabetic foot disease has significant impact on both the individual and within the community.
The module aims to enable you to distinguish the contributing pathologies of diabetic foot disease and develop strategies for screening for diabetic foot disease. It will also explore strategies for evaluating and treating peripheral vascular disease. Another key focus will be the creation of local clinical practice guidelines for the recognition and management of diabetic foot conditions.
An important part of learning on the module is for you to critique medical literature and justify clinical practice decisions derived from evidence-based medicine.
The aim is also to help develop and maintain a network of experienced clinical teachers and provide opportunities for you to develop your leadership, team-working, communication, evaluation and creativity so as to effectively solve problems and communicate important concepts and decisions.
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Contact Office@iomvarsity.hk for Scholarship
High Priority is placed on the creation of an environment supportive of women, minorities and persons with disabilities. We seek candidates with a commitment in working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Language : |
English & Chinese |
Profession : |
Respective National Medical / Dental Council Registration |