Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education

2019 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2019 course information
Award granted	Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2019. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or 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 Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Diabetes is recognised as the world’s fastest growing chronic condition. Over the past 30 years the global prevalence of diabetes among adults has almost doubled.

This course prepares health professionals with specialist knowledge and skills to practise in the area of diabetes education.

You will learn about the physiology and pathology of the condition, the social and psychological effects, as well as techniques for effective prevention and management to reduce the impact of this chronic on individuals, carers and communities.

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. An optional three-day workshop at Burwood (Melbourne) is scheduled during Trimester 2.

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.

Career opportunities

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education, you may wish to look for further study options or seek accreditation with the ADEA to become a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE). Diabetes education professionals practise in a range of health care settings, including primary and acute care, community-based organisations, public and private practice and aged care.

Participation requirements

The units of the Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education are delivered online. A three day on-campus workshop is optional. Students seeking credentialing with the ADEA must complete a 40-hour clinical placement while enrolled in the course.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/health-and-wellbeing/disability-support

Mandatory student checks

Students undertaking clinical placement may require a police check, working with children check and evidence of immunisations.

Pathways

This course provides a pathway to higher degree by research courses and other postgraduate coursework programs. Students may elect to apply and request credit transfer for their studies into a Graduate Diploma or Masters in their relevant professional areas, providing the entry criteria are met.

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	Communicate complex knowledge and ideas to clients and their families, health professionals, and the wider diabetes community in varied contexts, demonstrating well developed judgment, adaptability, accountability and responsibility. Demonstrate advanced understanding of principles of person-centred care by communicating with clients and their families, health professionals and the wider diabetes community with empathy, and using appropriate language and methods, in a manner that promotes active engagement and supports self-management.
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	Apply the principles of collaborative, interdisciplinary practice and for working in partnership with health professionals and 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).

All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete HAI010 Academic Integrity in their first trimester of study (0 credit point compulsory unit).

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

Course structure

Core units

Each unit below is delivered online via FutureLearn, allowing you the freedom to fit learning around your work, family and lifestyle. These units are broken down into five, easily-manageable two-week blocks and takes approximately 10 weeks to complete in addition to assessment tasks

Trimester 1

HAI010

Academic Integrity (0 credit points)

HND701

Pathophysiology of Diabetes

HND732

Diabetes in Social and Psychological Contexts

Trimester 2

HND702

Management of Diabetes

HND731

Learning and Teaching for Health Professionals

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.

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.

Course duration - additional information

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing clinical placements.