Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education
2017 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2017 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from 2017. If you require a course map from a previous year, please contact a Student Adviser. |
| Campus | This course is only offered Online |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 1 year part time |
| Deakin course code | H520 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
Course overview
Diabetes is recognised as the world’s fastest growing chronic condition. With an estimated 415 million people suffering diabetes worldwide in 2015, the disease takes a life every six seconds.
This course qualifies you as a health professional with a focus on reducing the prevalence and impact of this growing threat to human lives.
You’ll learn about the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the disease, its sociocultural and psychological effects, as well as techniques for effective management and prevention through education to become a qualified and in-demand health professional.
Indicative student workload
As a student in a Cloud (online) course in the Faculty of Health you will be expected to spend 8-10 hours every week studying, undertaking various learning tasks, interacting with others and completing assessment tasks for each unit in your course.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA). Australian students may be eligible to seek registration as a Credentialed Diabetes Educator with ADEA, subsequent to completing additional requirements.
International students are advised to refer to the professional bodies in their home country and are not able to seek credentialing with the ADEA or undertake clinical placement in Australia.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities | Apply diabetes-specific knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice that comply with organisational, legal and business requirements by evaluation and interpretation of literature to manage acute and long term complications. |
| Communication | Autonomously communicate complex knowledge and ideas to clients and their families, health professionals, and the wider diabetes community in varied specialised or creative contexts, demonstrating well developed judgment, adaptability, accountability and responsibility Demonstrate advanced understanding of principles in diabetes care by conveying complex knowledge and ideas to clients and their families, health professionals and the wider diabetes community in a creative and engaging manner. |
| Digital Literacy | evaluate information using digital technologies to effectively disseminate relevant information to professional networks, clients and communities. |
| Critical thinking | Critically identify, analyse, evaluate and apply research knowledge and skills for all aspects of diabetes care. |
| Problem Solving | Apply best practice and respond effectively by using a well-developed diabetes education plan within an evidence-based framework. |
| Self-management | Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner and diabetes educator within their scope of practice. |
| Teamwork | Practice collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, health professionals, and in partnership with clients to develop mutually agreeable diabetes care plans. |
| Global Citizenship | Advocate for equitable access for all people affected by diabetes to best practice diabetes education and care services in a cultural diverse and global context. |
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education students must attain 4 credit points.
All four 1 credit point units are core units (these are compulsory).
Course structure
Core units
Each unit below is delivered on FutureLearn and takes approximately 10 weeks to complete in addition to assessment tasks. These units are broken down into easily-manageable two-week blocks, allowing you the freedom to fit learning around your work, family and lifestyle.
Trimester 1
| HND701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| HND732 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Trimester 2
| HND702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| HND731 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Course structure
Work experience
Australian students seeking ADEA credentialing must successfully complete a 40 hour clinical practicum (while enrolled in the course), organised by academic staff and attend a three day seminar at Burwood (Melbourne) scheduled during Trimester two.
International students are advised to refer to the professional bodies in their home country and are not able to seek credentialing with the ADEA or undertake clinical placement in Australia.