Overview

This module will provide students with the theoretical knowledge regarding elements of the management of diabetes-related foot disease that will underpin the development of their clinical practice and clinical skills.

Module content is structured around the following key themes:

• Epidemiology and pathophysiology of diabetes/ diabetes-related foot disease

• Assessment of the diabetic foot (vascular, neurological, musculoskeletal)

• Psychosocial issues associated with diabetes-related foot disease • Healthcare disparities and prevention of diabetes-related foot disease

• Risk assessment and classification systems

• Wound healing and holistic assessment

• Managing Diabetic Foot Ulcers

• Diabetic Foot Infections

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 21 years of age.  Honours degree or higher diploma (level 8) ideally in a relevant healthcare field, if no level 8 must demonstrate that they have successfully completed (in previous two-years) a module at Masters level (level 9). We also require professional registration with a regulatory body i.e. CORU or NMBI for entry onto the module.

What you will Learn

• Critically analyse research and evidence underpinning the multi-professional management of manifestations of diabetes in the lower limb and foot.
• Appraise relevant policy and position documents relating to management of diabetes in the lower limb and foot.
• Formulate problem-solving strategies that relate to assessment, diagnosis and treatment options for people with diabetic foot disease.
• Evaluative and explore areas of uncertainty, ambiguity, limitations of knowledge and current innovations in managing people with diabetic foot disease.

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System. These credits are recognised by the awarding institution as credits aligned to learning completed at postgraduate level 9.

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:
Mari Moran
Administrative Assistant (Wed & Fri)
School of Nursing and Midwifery | Áras Moyola | University of Galway
Phone: +353 91 49 3740

Email: Mari Moran

How to Apply

From the 1st October 2025, you can apply for this micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.

Learn more about our application process.

Apply here: Online Application Portal

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Academic level: Micro-credentials and CPD
College/Interest type: Healthcare & Medicine
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