Curriculum
| Six months certification course in diabetes (with contact program) | Curriculum |
Fees
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About this course
This course delves into various aspects of diabetes management, including understanding the different types of diabetes and their characteristics, the critical role of nutrition counselling in blood sugar management, lifestyle modifications to reduce the impact of diabetes, medical treatments for glucose regulation, safe insulin administration, effective blood glucose monitoring techniques, and strategies for early complication detection and long-term health improvement.
BMJ India has teamed up with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) to provide clinical training for healthcare professionals to improve care for people with diabetes in India through the six months certification course in diabetes.
3 days contact program at KMC, Manipal
To apply for the course, please click here
About MAHE
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is one of India's leading academic and research institutions. It has been granted Institution of Eminence status by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Manipal Institutions have long been distinguished for excellence in professional education. The University is home to some of the top ranking institutions across diverse disciplines.
About The Royal College of Physicians
The Royal College of Physicians is a world leader in postgraduate medical education. We deliver a wide range of projects aimed at strengthening health systems and improving medical standards across the globe. Our work spans high-, middle- and low-income countries, ranging from clinical skills workshops in rural Nigeria to accreditation work and guideline development in the middle east. We also develop and coordinate the globally-recognised MRCP (UK) exams as part of the Federation of the Royal College of Physicians.
Course Directors
Dr. Prof Anoop Misra
Chairman, Fortis C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology,
Chairman, National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation (N-DOC),Vice President, Diabetes Foundation (India) (DFI)
We are proud to offer this certification course, particularly since it has been prepared with the profile of Indian patients of Diabetes in mind ; reviewed and quality controlled by top experts from the UK. This carefully prepared curriculum.I am sure this would prepare Indian physicians to manage Diabetes confidently.
Dr. Kieran Walsh
Clinical director - BMJ Learning and Quality BMJ, UK
Dr Kieran Walsh is Clinical Director at BMJ. He is the clinical lead of the medical education and clinical decision support products at BMJ. He has a vast amount of experience in online medical education, clinical decision support, face to face delivery of medical education, and both summative and formative assessment. He has published over 200 papers in biomedical literature and has written four books: the first and only book on cost effectiveness in medical education; a dictionary of quotations in medical education; a history of medical education in 100 images; and the Oxford Textbook of Medical Education. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators, and Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University. In the past he has worked as a hospital doctor specialising in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.
Academic Director MAHE
Dr. Sahana Shetty
Professor & Head of the Dept.
Department of Endocrinology
Kasturba Hospital, Manipal
Contact Program Objectives
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Classification of Diabetes
Understanding different types of Diabetes - Approach, Evaluation, diagnostic testing and differential management of different types of Diabetes. -
Role of Nutrition counselling
Understanding carbohydrate counting, and making informed dietary choices to manage blood sugar levels effectively. Acquire practical skills in designing diabetes-friendly meal plans for people with diabetes -
Lifestyle modification
Including Physical Activity and Exercise Management. Learn how to tailor plans for individuals with diabetes, focusing on safe and effective workout routines that help control blood sugar while considering potential complications, concept of DMSE -
Medical management
Approach, use of antidiabetic drugs, insulin and other management options targeting multifactorial approach targeting reduction of the risk of Diabetes complications, practical approach in management in special situations like pregnancy, elderly, CKD etc. Update yourself on recent advances in this area. -
Insulin Administration
Gain hands-on experience in administering insulin through different methods (injections, pens, and pumps), ensuring accurate dosing and proper injection techniques. Understand the clinical application of different types of Insulin and regimens. -
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Develop proficiency in using various blood glucose monitoring devices, interpreting results, and understanding the significance of different readings. -
Screening and Preventing Complications
Understand from experts on screening and management of Diabetic retinopathy, Diabetic Nephropathy, Diabetic neuropathy, Diabetic foot, atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases etc. Engage in interactive diabetes-related complications scenarios, such as hypo/hyperglycemia, Diabetic ketoacidosis etc. Update your skills on foot care and wound management.
At the end of this course the candidate will be able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology, presentation, diagnosis of diabetes and its complications
- Evaluate the management options for adults newly diagnosed with diabetes (Type 1 or 2, gestational, or secondary diabetes)
- Understand the importance of lifestyle modifications in the prevention of diabetes and its complications
- Understand the importance of and learn effective management of obesity
- Apply national and international guidelines and evidence to the practice of diabetes care in India
- Understand the use of drugs, insulin and other management options
