Course details
Name
Gill Teft
Address
Lews Castle College
Stornaway
Isle of Lewis
HS2 0XR
Email
gillteft@aol.com
Telephone
07764 761819
Aims
The HIDE course is a flexible interactive supported online course, accredited by University of Highlands and Islands Millenium Institute, developed for Healthcare Professionals who wish to develop knowledge, confidence and capability in Diabetes Management, through the use of case studies, interactive online tutorials, completion of a portfolio and materials that are up to date and relevant to current practice.
Venue dates
The course is 100 per cent online with a portfolio to be completed with the support of a mentor the student will identify from their local area. The course runs twice yearly starting in September and January.
Length structure
The course is over 15 weeks in line with University semesters.
Cost to student
Currently costs are £480. Please note fees may change.
Type of study
Interactive online material with online tutorials and a portfolio with activities and learning outcomes to be completed in the student's own area.
Entry criteria
Any healthcare professional with an interest or working in Diabetes.
Available per course
40 places.
Achievement assessed
A 4,000 word essay at end of the module, and completion of the portfolio goals; 50% weighting is given to each.
Teaching methods
Self-directed learning, weekly online activities, bi-weekly online tutorials, portfolio learning includes visits to, for example, laser eye clinic.
Criteria responses
- Our course/ event is open to multidisciplinary participants (even if only one discipline attends) or there is a justification for it only being open to members of certain disciplines. YES
- Our course/ event has been planned/developed with the input of independent advice from people with diabetes (e.g not using one of the team who also has diabetes but seeking an outside view) NO
- Our course/ event has a structured written curriculum or programme YES
- Our course/ event has specific, documented learning outcomes which are linked / or will be linked to the Skills For Health competencies as they develop YES; course has been mapped to skills for health, and TREND competencies
- Our course/ event is delivered by people who are (or are supported by people who are) qualified in or have proven experience in up to date principles of adult learning and teaching YES
- Our course/ event is evidence based both educationally and clinically YES
- Our course/ event is systematically evaluated to ensure that it delivers what it promises to its audience YES
- Our course/ event has a robust internal quality assurance programme YES
- Our course/ event has been accredited or educationally reviewed by an external body, either as a stand alone course or event or part of a larger, modular course YES
Additional comments
The course forms one module of a BA in Health Studies which is run by the University of the Highlands and Islands at SCQF level 10 (Hons level). The module gives 20 SCOTCAT points for CPD requirements. The module has been mapped to the TREND competencies; covers over 40 skills for health competencies and supports a number of KSF outlines in core dimensions.