Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management
Southern Cross University
About
More than 1.2 million Australians are living with diabetes.
Now in epidemic proportions, fighting this condition is one of the major challenges facing Australian and global healthcare systems.Play your part in improving diabetes knowledge, awareness, and self-management with this specialised postgraduate program.
This course is designed to qualify nurses, midwives, dietitians, pharmacists, medical practitioners, podiatrists, exercise physiologists and physiotherapists as diabetes educators.This important program links theory and practice, providing specialist knowledge about all aspects of diabetes, including its causes, complications, management and education strategies.
A highlight is a professional placement flanked by a credentialled diabetes educator mentor.Graduates can consider career opportunities offering diabetes-related services in private practice or other areas of the health industry.
Structure
Core Units
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HBIO5001 - Pathophysiology and Diabetes in a Global Context | Introductory | |
| PBHL5001 - Managing Diabetes as a Chronic Condition | Introductory | Note 1 |
| PBHL5004 - Diabetes Self-management Education Theory and Practice | Introductory | Note 1 |
| PBHL6001 - Diabetes Management in Health Systems and Settings | Intermediate |
Entry requirements
Applicants not born and not schooled in one of the countries listed in Schedule A attached to Rule 2 Section 1:
- must have completed at least one year of full-time (or equivalent) study at the level of AQF diploma (or equivalent) or above and the language in which that qualification was taught was English; or
- must be able to demonstrate proof of English proficiency by obtaining an overall band score of not less than 7 in the International English Language Testing System (including a minimum score of 7 in the sub-bands) or equivalent TOEFL or comparable test as determined by the Academic Board.
All applicants must:
- have successfully completed a minimum AQF Level 7 qualification, or equivalent, in one of the following health disciplines:
- Nursing;
- Midwifery;
- Dietetics;
- Pharmacy;
- Exercise Physiology;
- Podiatry;
- Physiotherapy; or
- Medicine.
- ith AHPRA, or equivalent, as a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, Registered Podiatrist, Registered Physiotherapist, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Registered Pharmacist, Accredited Practising Dietitian or General Practitioner (GP); and
- be qualified for a minimum of one year, be in current practice and have been active in practice for a minimum of one year.
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising all core units.
Inherent Requirements Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Access & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Operate effectively with and upon a body of knowledge of sufficient depth to begin professional practice as a Diabetes Educator |
| Creativity | Develop effective problem solving skills, capable of applying logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of problems. |
| Ethical practice | Develop an understanding of health practice informed by ethical and legal principles.Demonstrate commitment to ethical action and social responsibility as a professional and citizen |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Practice as a Diabetes Educator with the knowledge and skills to be a valued member of the Diabetes team.Embrace the multidisciplinary nature of diabetes management and seek to gain knowledge and skills in these areas |
| Lifelong learning | Prepare for lifelong learning in pursuit of personal development and excellence in professional practice |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate effectively both in written and oral form and in professional practice as a member of the communityApply skills, to work both autonomously and collaboratively as a professional. |
| Cultural competence | Embrace and respect multiculturalism and the diversity of Australian society, and international perspectives as a professional and as a citizen |
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