Certificate of Higher Education in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Gloucestershire Research & Education Group in Partnership with the University of Gloucestershire
This qualification aims, through directed learning and structured assessments, to help you develop and gain recognition for your knowledge and skills in diabetic eye screening. You will develop the skills required to identify the appearance and significance of retinal damage caused by diabetes and learn how to identify and reduce risks associated with diabetes in the development of sight threatening retinopathy.
This is a unique qualification provided by Gloucestershire Research & Education Group in partnership with the University of Gloucestershire as the awarding body. It is suitable for individuals who are employed in health institutions undertaking digital diabetic retinopathy screening where they are involved in both screening patients and grading images.
Subsidiary awards within this qualification are provided for those who perform only a screening or a grading role.
- £1,750
- Level 4, 120 CATs
- 40 weeks
- Distance online learning
Certificate of Higher Education in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
5 compulsory modules
HS4301, HS4302, HS4303, HS4304 & HS4305
120 CATs
HS4301, HS4302, HS4303, HS4304 & HS4305
120 CATs
40 weeks
University Certificate in Imaging for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
4 Compulsory Modules
HS4301, HS4302, HS4303 & HS4304
90 CATs
HS4301, HS4302, HS4303 & HS4304
90 CATs
32 weeks
University Certificate in Grading for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
3 Compulosry Modules
HS4301, HS4302 & HS4305
60 CATs
HS4301, HS4302 & HS4305
60 CATs
24 weeks
Course content includes knowledge of diabetes, the processes and equipment commonly used in screening, and how to screen and grade for diabetic eye disease. All modules are 8 weeks in duration and are completed by accessing online teaching, self-tests, videos and other resources from our online learning platform.
Students will be assessed using a combination of the following methods:
- Online exams
- Practical observation (Modules HS4303 and HS4304)
For further information about the modules you will study, please refer to the course map.
All students must meet the following criteria:
- The MINIMUM entry requirement is evidence of a pass at least grade C in Maths and English at GCSE, or its equivalent. If you have evidence of higher qualifications, these should be provided.
- Be employed within an international health institution undertaking digital diabetic retinopathy screening
- Be supported by their employer, so they can be released to engage with on-line distance learning opportunities and have one or more identified clinical assessors willing to participate in supporting the student in clinical placements.
- Be able to use computer systems and must have (ideally broadband) access to the Internet (www) to complete their distance learning
- For students whose first language is not English, have documentary evidence of sufficient competence in English e.g. IELTS 5.5 overall in both reading and writing
To apply for the course:
Please submit an enquiry using the online form provided.
You will study the award you choose as a distance learning course whilst in full or part time employment as a healthcare professional working within health institutions undertaking digital diabetic retinopathy screening. Depending upon your experience in diabetic eye screening you will be required to complete up to 10 hours study per week and continue the application of learning in clinical practice.
Course fees are payable in advance.
