Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education
James Cook University
About
JCU Diabetes Education graduates have specialised skills and are employed in a variety of rural, remote, and urban health settings.Graduates pursue careers in private and public hospitals, rural and remote health clinics, education settings, and public health.You could find employment as a diabetes educator.This course is a pathway to gain accreditation as a diabetes educator with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) Foundation.
Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
HS5381:03 Health Education and Self Management
NS5380:03 Foundations of Clinical Diabetes
NS5382:03 Applied Clinical Diabetes Education
NS5383:03 Diabetes Education Professional Practice
Entry requirements
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| Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree (or qualifications recognised by the Division as equivalent) in a relevant clinical based health, allied health or other relevant field, and At least 12 months experience working in their chosen field since undergraduate course completion |
| Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
| Additional entry requirements | Submit JCU internal application form and placement support form Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
| Post admission requirements | This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children Card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of these requirements in order to stay admitted in the course. You will find your course requirements here: https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists |
Learning outcomes
JCU’s Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education prepares appropriately qualified nurses and allied health professionals to advance their skills in a variety of settings.
Focus on the clinical issues faced by Diabetes Educators practising in rural and remote communities. Gain skills in cultural competency and appropriateness when providing diabetes care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Take advantage of this course’s flexible delivery mode and study four core subjects online. Apply and advance your knowledge during clinical placements alongside leading industry professionals.
Make a difference in the lives of those affected by or at risk of diabetes. JCU Diabetes Education graduates are valued, highly sought-after health professionals.
View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects, as well as pre-placement requirements.
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