PE4S183 - Diabetes and Endocrine Emergencies 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 3

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PE4S183
Module Title: Diabetes and Endocrine Emergencies
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Allied Health and Chiropractic
Faculty Sub Group: Clinical Services
Module Leader: Karl New
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2029
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100260 - healthcare science
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 3
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

Module Aims

The module aims to equip learners with the knowledge of methodologies and approaches to address complex cases, applying guideline and evidence-based care in the management of acutely ill patients presenting with diabetes and endocrine conditions. 

Content Summary

Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes: 

The management of the patient presenting with acute diabetic and endocrine disease, including diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoglycaemia, hyperosmolar non-ketosis, acute hypercalcaemia, thyrotoxicosis, hypocalcaemia and adrenal crisis. 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Independent Study 80
Directed Study (including online learning) 40
Seminars (online) 40
Problem/ challenge based learning 40
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Synthesise and apply advanced theoretical knowledge and a critical understanding of selected methodologies and approaches in the diagnostic synthesis and management strategies employed in the treatment of patients presenting with acute diabetes and endocrine emergencies.
LO2 Combine advanced theoretical and clinical knowledge with evidence-based practice to systematically appraise, reflect upon, and create ways forward in the treatment and management of patients presenting with acute diabetes and endocrine conditions within a multidisciplinary setting.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Online Assessment Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 Assessment to be completed in a specific timescale, which is neither an invigilated examination nor a piece of coursework. To be completed over an extended period (e.g. a 2-hour task to be completed within 48 hours, or a 24-hour assessment). Learna: End of module 1-hour MCQ examination related to diabetes and endocrine emergencies to be completed within a 10-day period. 60 N/A 30 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Self Reflective Assessment 1 A personal record of a student’s learning experiences. It requires students to record and reflect upon their observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in context. Generally involves critical diaries, learning logs and written / visual journals. Learna: Reflective journal. 0 600 10 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Project 1 A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources. Learna: Completion of an individual/group task related to diabetes and endocrine emergencies. 0 1001 20 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject. Learna: Case-based scenarios and discussion forum related to diabetes and endocrine emergencies. 0 2500 40 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 ✔ ✔
Self Reflective Assessment 1 ✔ ✔
Project 1 ✔ ✔
Case study 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

Core Textbooks: 

 

  • Matfin, G. eds., (2023) Acute Medicine Lecture Notes. Wiley Blackwell. 

  • Leach, R., Moore, K. and Bell, D. eds., (2016). Oxford desk reference: acute medicine. Oxford University Press. 

  • Ramrakha, P., Moore, K. and Sam, A., (2010). Oxford handbook of acute medicine. OUP Oxford. 

  • Sprigings, D. and Chambers, J.B. eds., (2018) Acute Medicine: A Practical Guide to the Management of Medical Emergencies. 5th edn. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. 

 

Core Journals/Databases: 

 

  • BMJ Best Practice 

 

Core Websites: 

 

 

Indicative Module 2 reading:? 

 

Arlt, W. and the Society for Endocrinology Clinical Committee (2016) 'SOCIETY FOR ENDOCRINOLOGY ENDOCRINE EMERGENCY GUIDANCE: Emergency management of acute adrenal insufficiency (adrenal crisis) in adult patients', Endocrine Connections, 5(5), pp. G1-G3. 

 

Dhatariya, K., Haq, M., Dashora, U., Mustafa, O. and Castro, E. (2022) The Management of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State (HHS) in Adults. London: Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Care. 

 

NICE (2022) NICE guideline [NG17]. Type 1 diabetes in adults: diagnosis and management. 

 

Turner, J., Gittoes, N., Selby, P., and the Society for Endocrinology Clinical Committee (2016) 'SOCIETY FOR ENDOCRINOLOGY ENDOCRINE EMERGENCY GUIDANCE: Emergency management of acute hypocalcaemia in adult patients', Endocrine Connections, 5(5), pp. G7-G8. 

 

Walsh, J., Gittoes, N., Selby, P., and the Society for Endocrinology Clinical Committee (2016) 'SOCIETY FOR ENDOCRINOLOGY ENDOCRINE EMERGENCY GUIDANCE: Emergency management of acute hypercalcaemia in adult patients', Endocrine Connections, 5(5), pp. G9-G11. 

 

In addition to the list above, each bespoke module reading list is available to the students to access via the learning platform (Moodle) and consists of up-to-date peer-reviewed journal articles and studies that are continually refreshed as guidelines change and new treatments and technologies emerge. 

 

Additional reading resources are supplemented by the tutors during the running of the module.