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Gastroenterology Diploma Course

From the oesophagus to the colon, uncover the complexities of the human digestive system with our comprehensive Gastroenterology Course. Delve into endoscopes, special diets, weight control, and the influence of mast cells.

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What Will You Learn?

The Gastroenterology Course guides you through the oesophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small bowel, and colon. Gain anatomical knowledge of each, their disorders, and intersecting processes.

Delve into the fascinating manufacturing process and importance of endoscopes. Discover the use of special diets and weight control. Explore the influence of mast cells on the gastrointestinal system.

The Gastroenterology Course contains examples, statistics, and case studies throughout. From these, you will become familiar with the patient experience and learn how gastroenterology continues to evolve in the modern world.

The Gastroenterology Course will equip you with invaluable knowledge and skills that will propel you to new heights. You'll gain all the tools you need to approach gastroenterological topics or further your study of medicine. The scope of the Gastroenterology Course will also prepare you to learn a wide range of related topics.

By studying this course, you will learn about the following:

The history of gastroenterology and its sub-disciplines
The oesophagus and stomach and their disorders
The liver and various forms of hepatitis
The pancreas and the different types of pancreatitis
The individual sections of the small bowel and their unique roles
The colon and various bowel cancer screening options
How endoscopes are manufactured, used, and sterilised
Weight control, nutrition, speciality diets, and bariatric surgery
Mast cells and related disorders

This Gastroenterology Course is accessible to beginners and those with some prior knowledge. It's an excellent entry point if you want an in-depth understanding of the complexities of the human digestive system.

Aspiring medical professional or want to enhance your understanding of digestive health? This course provides the foundational knowledge you need.

This course contributes towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), making it a valuable addition to your ongoing learning journey.

Introduction
Part 1: History of Gastroenterology
Part 2: Primary Focus and Related Sub-Disciplines
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Key Learning Points
Module 1 Assessment

Part 1: Anatomy and Physiology
Part 2: Conditions and Disorders
Part 3: Diagnostic Testing
Part 4: Oesophageal Stents
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2 Assessment

Part 1: Anatomy and Physiology
Part 2: Conditions and Disorders
Part 3: Diagnostic Testing
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 3 Assessment

Part 1: Anatomy and Physiology
Part 2: Types of Hepatitis
Part 3: Metabolic Liver Disease
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4 Assessment

Part 1: Role of the Pancreas
Part 2: Treating Pancreatitis
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5 Assessment

Part 1: What is the Small Bowel?
Part 2: Malabsorption
Part 3: Gastroparesis
Part 4: Coeliac Disease
Part 5: Crohn’s Disease
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 6 Assessment

Part 1: The Role of the Colon
Part 2: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Part 3: Ulcerative Colitis
Part 4: Cancer Screening
Part 5: Routine Colonoscopy
Part 6: Alternative Colonoscopies
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 7: Assessment

Part 1: Endoscopy as a Practice
Part 2: Rigid and Flexible Endoscopes
Part 3: Manufacture and Regulation of Endoscopes
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 8 Assessment

Part 1: Specialty Diets
Part 2: Weight-Control Interventions
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 9 Assessment

Part 1: What Are Mast Cells?
Part 2: Mast Cell Disorders
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 10: Assessment

The Gastroenterology Diploma Course will take up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course; it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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