Nursing taster session: The Endocrine System

University event offered by University of Sheffield

Short Session Delivered online

In our exciting Nursing taster, you'll learn how the endocrine system works, how blood glucose levels are regulated and gain an insight in one common endocrine disease - diabetes mellitus. You'll also hear from current students on the course and get the chance to ask any questions you may have.

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Join our exciting Adult Nursing taster session where we’ll take a deep dive into the endocrine system, learning how to regulate blood glucose levels and about one common endocrine disease. The session will involve taught content from the Nursing (Adult) degree, an interactive quiz and a chance to ask questions and chat with the Nursing programme lead and current students!

By the end of this interactive taster session, you will be able to:

Gain an insight on the endocrine system with a focus on the pancreatic islets
Describe the actions of insulin and glucagon
Explain how blood glucose levels are regulated
Have an awareness of the common endocrine disorder- diabetes mellitus

Click the 'visit website' button to be taken to the University of Sheffield's subject taster booking form. Complete the form with your details and submit to secure your place to attend the session!

Suitable for

Events for individuals (enquiry not required to be through a school)

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