Curriculum

The Mayo School of Health Sciences Diabetes Intensive Training Program prepares individuals for professional practice in diabetes care in the inpatient and outpatient setting. During the program, learning experiences allow participants to establish knowledge, skills and competencies along with interpersonal interactions with experts in the health care field.

Professional Knowledge
During the program, you will:

• Integrate the principles of theory and research of nursing and medicine into comprehensive health care plans for persons with diabetes, including prevention, promotion and treatment
• Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based medicine and clinical guidelines in treatment of diabetes inpatient and outpatient management
• Acquire skills for self-directed lifelong learning and staying current in diabetes management (prevention, promotion and treatment)

Professional Skills
During the program, you will:

• Acquire skills of screening, examination, evaluation, diagnosis and comprehensive intervention, and prevention and treatment of diabetes, complications and comorbidities
• Apply comprehensive diabetes management skills that provide positive patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner
• Implement research data and evidence-based medicine in patient care plans
• Practice independently and collaboratively as a team member applying knowledge to referrals to specialty care (nephrology, endocrinology, cardiology, neurology, podiatry, diabetes education, dietetics and other appropriate disciplines)

Professional Attitudes, Behaviors and Cultural Competencies
During the program, you will:

• Commit to practice according to the ethical principles, legal requirements and values of Mayo Clinic
• Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for diversity and the ability to practice in diverse health care settings in a multicultural society
• Exhibit appropriate and professional skills of interpersonal communication with all patients and other members of the health care team
• Promote the advancement of diabetes management through practice, education and research, and enhancing the health and welfare of society

There are 11 inpatient start dates throughout the year. Each start date is a Monday and the inpatient clinical rotations are Monday through Thursday for two consecutive weeks (example: Jan. 3-6, 2011, and Jan. 10-13, 2011).

Rotations
The outpatient clinical rotation dates are determined after appointment and acceptance into the course. The outpatient clinical rotations are usually scheduled one day a week, but alternating weeks with the inpatient schedule; therefore, they will be completed over a period of three to four months. This allows more flexible scheduling to lessen the impact on your practice calendar.

For Mayo employees, the course should meet the Professional Development Assistance Program (PDAP) graduate course tuition assistance guidelines, but it is up to each individual to verify this on his or her own.

Grading or Evaluation
Mayo School of Health Sciences uses these evaluative tools:

• Written examination
• Demonstration of skills
• Self-assessment exercises
• Faculty reviews

Mayo's system of evaluation provides students and faculty with a comprehensive look at individual performance. Because we keep our programs small, faculty members are cohorts in learning with students and closely monitor their progress. Assistance is provided whenever necessary to keep all students on track with the program's learning goals and outcomes.

Curriculum Enhancements
Mayo School of Health Sciences is committed to developing and maintaining the best education programs. The curriculum and other aspects of this program are assessed constantly and changed, as necessary, to assure the highest quality training.

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