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Diabetes
Graduate Certificate
GC-DIABET
Outline
Advance your knowledge in diabetes self-management and its associated health impacts.
Professional recognition
Accredited by the Australian Diabetes Educators Association.
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In this course you will explore applied biological and behavioural sciences, principles of teaching and learning, chronic disease self-management education and best practice management of diabetes. Your studies will be complemented with a 10 day clinical practice placement which will support you to provide competent diabetes related clinical care.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
Why study
- The first established school of nursing in a Western Australian university, our School of Nursing and Midwifery has continued to set the pace for nursing education in our region.
- Our teaching staff are highly qualified, both academically and professionally.
- The School ensures its leading position in nursing education through industry partnerships integrated with its teaching and research programs.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Diabetes Educators Association.
Eligible health professionals (Registered Nurse (RN or Division One), Registered Midwife, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Registered Medical Practitioner, Registered Pharmacist, Podiatrist, Accredited Exercise Physiologist or a Registered Physiotherapist) graduating from this course will be able to use this award towards an application or credentialing with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA). Refer to the ADEA website for further details.
Career information
Graduates with a clinical-based health or allied health professional background generally gain employment in the field of diabetes education and care. Graduates eligible for ADEA credentialing may be better placed to achieve designated diabetes education positions. Graduates without a clinical background or position may gain employment in an allied field, for example: diabetes research.
What you'll learn
- demonstrate knowledge of relevant local, national and international policies and practice standards in order to synthesise knowledge of interrelationships between local, national and global issues, and apply an intersectional analysis to diabetes practice
- apply problem solving, critical thinking and decision making skills to respond to clinical and professional challenges in diabetes care
- Research, evaluate and synthesise information within and beyond the discipline, which generates sustainable solutions appropriate to diverse contexts.
- Apply appropriate communication and interpersonal skills using a variety of media relevant to the audience and guided by the ethical principles of the health professions that are underpinned by pursuing social justice and upholding human rights.
- use technologies to inform on going evidence based practice to support person and family centred care
- establish and sustain intellectual curiosity by using a range of learning strategies; including research informed practice; professional development and supervision resulting in lifelong learning skills
- recognise and respond to regional, national and global diabetes trends and innovations; incorporate strategic health care directions related to diabetes education and management
- demonstrate cultural capability in the provision of diabetes related care to multi cultural groups and the Indigenous people in both global and local settings
- engage in interdisciplinary healthcare provision demonstrating skills, behaviours and capability based on the physical, psychological, social, political, ethical, legal and cultural perspectives to optimise diabetes self-management
Entry requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
| Reading | 7.0 |
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Overall band score | 7.0 |
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Other requirements and notes for this course
Applicants applying for a scholarship should submit their completed application 4 weeks before the deadline of the scholarship application.
In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.
Essential requirements for admission (including fieldwork requirements)
Many of our courses require students to comply with additional essential requirements. Failure to comply with any of the essential requirements may potentially prevent the successful completion of the course and/or achieving professional registration.
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