Education Development Group

Journal of Diabetes Nursing, Jan-Feb, 2002

The Education Development Group continues to progress with developing the national diabetes course for nurses.

Pilot course

The University of Central England in Birmingham has now agreed to be a pilot site, with a view to starting the course in October 2002. I have also met with DSNs from Scotland to discuss the feasibility of piloting the course there; this is currently been reviewed.

Proposed title

The proposed title of the course is 'Diploma in Professional Studies (Diploma for nurses specialising in Diabetes)'. The course will be for those nurses working in diabetes new to post or those who demonstrate a commitment to specialise in diabetes in the future.

The group continues to welcome your views and comments can be sent to the address below.

Marian Crowley

Snr Lecturer in Diabetes University of Central England in Birmingham, Bevan House 9 Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TN

Marina.Crowley@uce.ac.uk