HND702 - Management of Diabetes
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
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| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Virginia Hagger |
| Prerequisite: | HND701 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HSN720 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including online content for each topic which is available on demand |
Note:This unit uses the FutureLearn online learning platform. Learn more about studying through FutureLearn | |
Content
This unit enables students to understand the principles and practical application of methods of diabetes management - particularly diet, medication and lifestyle changes. The unit recognises the singularity of each person with diabetes, and the need to tailor management and education to each individual's requirements. The students will gain understanding of the educator's role in a multidisciplinary team and appreciate the team approach to diabetes care based in current National Standards of Practice for Diabetes Educators. The unit will provide students with the ability to recognise and appropriately advise in a diabetic emergency and to deliver accurate and current information to people with diabetes based on best evidence-based practice.
The unit content exposes students to management scenarios for a variety of diabetes related situations. It contextualises the role and scope of practice of varying disciplines now able to apply to become credentialed diabetes educators. It covers the broad spectrum of management from physical to pharmacological, from home to hospital.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
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| ULO1 | Describe the contemporary, independent role of the diabetes educator and their role as an integral part member of an interdisciplinary team, working with people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO2 | Critically analyse current clinical and self-management strategies for people with diabetes. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Apply knowledge of the current evidence to explain the principles of physical activity and nutritional management for people with different types of diabetes and various treatment regimens. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Critically examine the pharmacological properties and clinical evidence for current anti-diabetic therapies and medication delivery technologies for managing diabetes in specific client groups. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO5 | Explain the causes, clinical manifestations, management and prevention of acute complications and diabetes-related emergencies. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO6 | Apply knowledge of the current evidence to create a tailored diabetes management plan for individuals with diabetes at specific life stages. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
Trimester 2:| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Written assignment | 2000 words | 40% |
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| Assessment 2: Written assignment | 3000 words | 60% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HND702 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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