The Certificate Course in Basic Diabetes Management, offered by the International Institute of Clinical Excellence and Research (IICER), is a structured program designed to provide healthcare professionals with a fundamental understanding of diabetes. This course covers essential aspects of diabetes pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment strategies, and patient-centered management approaches.

With a focus on evidence-based clinical guidelines and practical applications, this program equips participants with the core skills necessary to assess, treat, and manage individuals with diabetes effectively in primary healthcare settings.

Course Modules & Contents

📌 Module 1: Evaluation of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus – Comprehensive Assessment

• Importance of early diagnosis and screening
• ADA diagnostic criteria (FPG, OGTT, HbA1c)
• Laboratory investigations and interpretation
• C-peptide assay and its role in differentiating diabetes types
• Identifying risk factors and comorbidities in diabetic patients

📖 Key Learning Outcome: Mastery of diagnostic tools, assessment methods, and risk stratification for effective diabetes evaluation.

📌 Module 2: Treatment Objectives of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – ADA Guidelines & Clinical Considerations

• ADA treatment goals for glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control
• Individualized HbA1c targets and patient-centered therapy
• Pharmacological vs. non-pharmacological treatment
• Role of antihypertensives and statins in diabetes management
• Shared decision-making in diabetes care

📖 Key Learning Outcome: Understanding ADA treatment guidelines and developing patient-specific management plans.

📌 Module 3: Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – Clinical Guidelines

• Indications for insulin therapy and progression of beta-cell failure
• Types of insulin (basal, bolus, premixed) and administration techniques
• Insulin initiation, titration, and monitoring strategies
• Managing insulin resistance and overcoming patient barriers
• Adverse effects, including hypoglycemia and weight gain

📖 Key Learning Outcome: Mastering insulin initiation, dose adjustments, and advanced management techniques.

• What You Can Achieve

  By completing this certificate course, you will:
  ✅ Gain a fundamental understanding of diabetes diagnosis and management.
  ✅ Learn essential screening and assessment tools for early diabetes detection.
  ✅ Develop basic skills in medication selection and patient counseling.
  ✅ Understand the principles of lifestyle modifications in diabetes care.
  ✅ Gain insights into the safe initiation and monitoring of insulin therapy.
  ✅ Strengthen your professional credentials in primary diabetes management.

   

   

  Course Disclaimer

  • This is a certificate-based educational program and does not confer a medical degree or specialty qualification.
  • The course is not recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) (formerly MCI) or any other regulatory body.
  • This program is intended for basic knowledge enhancement in diabetes management and should not be considered a substitute for formal medical training.
  • The course does not grant authority to prescribe medications beyond the participant’s existing medical qualifications.
  • Completion of this certificate course does not provide eligibility for specialist registration in diabetology or endocrinology.