Diabetes Management for Healthcare Professionals

Diabetes is a root cause for many health issues. Many people above the age of 40 are diabetic. This number is increasing due the life style changes. The food habits and sedentary life style is causing the spread of the disease.

SYLLABUS

There totally 44 lectures divided in following modules. Each lecture is of about maximum 30 mins, like a classroom lecture. The course lectures are delivered through the online learning and assessment platform, our Learning Management system (LMS)

This module covers Introduction, Definition, History and Epidemiology of Diabetes, methods of Diagnosis, Strategies for management. understanding the Glycemia and monitoring the control. The module also covers the diet modification, Behavioural Aspects and other aspects like prevention as well as role of Yoga and exercise.

This module goes deeper into treatment and covers use of Metformin, Sulfonylurea and Meglitinides, Pioglitazone and Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors and Bromocriptine. Management of Obesity & Post Prandial Hyperglycemia are explained. The consultant needs to focus on Insulin Treatment in Clinical Practice and Monitoring of Blood glucose and needs to explain Self-Monitoring, Preventing Diabetic Ulcer and Diabetic Foot to the patient. The up-to-date knowledge is essential of Intensive Glycemic Control: Lessons from recent trials

This module covers further advances in treatment of Diabetes by covering Incretin based therapy in Management of Diabetes, Intensification of Insulin Therapy (Including Analogues) and Management of Type 1 Diabetes and Insulin Pumps. Hypoglycemia in Diabetic patient and Management of Hypertension in Diabetes are some frequent occurrences to be managed in advance care. Knowledge of Dyslipidemia and Diabetic Dyslipidemia, how to manage Diabetes in Pregnancy, Vitamin D Deficiency as well as Testosterone Deficiency and Type 2 Diabetes makes the understanding of advance therapy complete.

Dr Anuradha Kapoor

Dr. Anuradha Kapoor is a MBBS and MD, have done Fellowship in Diabetes from Apollo Hospital and practices as Consultant Diabetologist with a super specialty hospital. She has been practicing for last 16 years.

LEARNING MODEL

The online certificate program in Diabetes Management is developed for all those who are MBBS graduates and above. The program through Evidence based learning approach guides the practicing medical graduates. The course is offered by distance learning method where by the student will log-in on the Learning Management System and study the subject through the video lectures. The course offers full flexibility allowing the student to study the lectures any time, any number of times. As this is an eLearning course, the assessments are done through MCQ based online tests.

The course lectures are delivered through the online learning and assessment platform, our Learning Management system (LMS)

The course duration is 12 weeks. There are 3 modules. On completion of every module, the student has to give a short module end test. All assessments are MCQ based examination. After all module study and assessments are complete, the student gives a final MCQ based examination. On successful completion of final examination, a certificate of completion will be issued. The course certificate is not a registrable qualification.

The student gets a chance to reappear for the examination once if the first attempt is unsuccessful.

DURATION & TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The course duration is 12 weeks from the start date of the course. However, in case the student is unable to complete the study and final examination in stipulated time, on request the student is given maximum additional 12 weeks to complete the course. In case the student wants to continue the study further to complete the course beyond 24 weeks, the student will need to pay applicable administrative fees and continue and finish the course in further time allocated for completion.

Student once registered can not withdraw from the course and will not be given refund of fees , once paid.
The student is given eligibility based on the medical council registration details submitted by him/her. In case the details are false, the student cannot be given course certificate and will not be given any refund of fees.

Dentist, Nurse, Physiotherapist, BAMS, BHMS, Pharmacist, Occupational Therapy, BUMS, Nutritionist

HOW TO REGISTER

Since this is an eLearning course, we use technology starting from registration process
The steps to be followed are given below:

Send us copies of your Medical Council Registration details( Council Name and student registration no)
Your request with documents provided by you will be sent for eligibility confirmation.
On receiving confirmation, the eligibility confirmation letter along with fees and bank details will be sent to you.
On receipt of fees payment by bank transfer / or payment options, your profile will be created on the learning Management System and your will receive the email with username, password and start up instructions.
On receipt of fees payment by bank transfer / or payment options, your profile will be created on the learning Management System and your will receive the email with username, password and start up instructions.
Please follow the same and be in touch with our Operations team for any problems.

FAQs

1. After doing this course, can I treat a patient myself or do I have to still refer patient to a specialist?

You can treat the patient by yourself. The faculty for the course is highly qualified and expert in the field. The syllabus covers all practical aspects for treating the patients. We keep updating the content to keep you updated so even after the course completion you will be able to see the updated videos. Our faculty is always happy to respond to your queries through Email if you face any difficulties during the course.

2. Can I call myself a Diabetologist?

No, this is an online certificate course. It is not a registrable qualification. To call yourself a Diabetologist you need degree or diploma, which is registrable.

3. What is covered in the program?

Certificate program in Diabetes Management covers all the Major Areas viz. Basics - Diagnosis , investigations n many more topics, Core Therapy -Insulin Management, Diabetic Foot n others, Advance Therapy - Diabetes in pregnancy, Hypertension and others, Complications - Infections , Retinopathy and others, Recently added lectures on COVID - 19 N CVOT, for detailed Syllabus please check the Syllabus page

4. What is expected from the student? How much time investment for studies?

We suggest student should study lecture on regular basis. This course is specially designed for doctors, therefore the lectures are available 24*7. The lectures can be accessed any time, any number of times, so you can study them as per your convenience. These are not time bound. You can complete the course in shorter period, but we suggest you give more time to study to be able to complete assessment tests in effective manner

5. How will my doubts be cleared?

Our faculty is always happy to answer all the queries of the student. You can to write us an email and we will get back to you with response from the faculty.

6. I am not based in India. Can I still do the course?

You can do the program sitting in any part of the world, since it's a complete online program. You can study these Video Lectures any time of the day since it is not time bound. You can also give MCQ Based exams after each module and Final examination as per your convenience.

7. Can I get practical hands-on experience in the course?

The lectures have exhaustive case discussions, hence it may not be necessary for a practicing doctor to work with a mentor for practical experience. However, we can organize observerships for students who are keen to work with an expert. Please look up the fellowship pages for more information or talk to us.

8. Diabetes impacts all body functions. Does the program cover all of it?

The Certificate Course in Diabetes Management helps to understand Diagnosis, Symptoms, Signs and Investigations in Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Patient education, Behavioural Aspects & Health Care Delivery, Preventing Diabetic Ulcer and Diabetic Foot, Management of Hypertension in Diabetes, Testosterone Deficiency, Coronary Artery Disease in Diabetes, Sexual Problems in Diabetic Patients. Do visit the syllabus pages for further details regarding the course.

9. I am a fresher, Is the course meant for experienced doctors?

Being a fresher this is an opportunity for you to gain more knowledge in terms of diabetes as this is one of major disorder currently faced in India. India has large population of diabetes patients and very few Diabetologists. Every practitioner needs to have sufficient knowledge for Diabetes Treatment.

10. Does this course give me knowledge of dietary, pharmacological aspects, Yoga, exercise etc.?

The course gives knowledge of Dietary, Pharmacological aspects of the diseases as well as Yoga, exercise. Since Diabetes is a lifelong problem it is important to have some knowledge of Modern medicine as well as alternate therapies and treatment strategies.

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