Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education
Course summary for current students
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X = Off campus
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education |
|---|---|
| Campus | Off campus |
| Duration | 1 year part time |
| Deakin course code | H520 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The incidence of diabetes is rising in Australia with around 1 in 25 Australians have diabetes, which is up from 1 in 40 since 1995 (ABS, 2011). Diabetes is responsible for an enormous public health and social burden, and is one of the top 10 causes of death in Australia (AIHW, 2011). Diabetes is placed in the top nine national health priorities. Deakin University’s Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education prepares appropriately qualified health professionals for specialty practice in diabetes education.
The Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education is conducted by the School of Nursing and Midwifery. This course prepares eligible health professionals for specialty practice in diabetes education, and is accredited by the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA).
On completion of the Graduate Certificate course, you will be eligible to apply to continue your studies towards the Graduate Diploma of Nursing Practice and/or the Master of Nursing Practice.
If you are not registered in Australia as a health practitioner with the appropriate registering body you will not able to seek credentialing with the ADEA, nor will you able to undertake a clinical placement in Australia.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA). In addition, by completing the clinical practicum and workshop components of the course you may be eligible to seek registration as a Credentialed Diabetes Educator with ADEA, subsequent to fulfilling the additional requirements set by ADEA for this purpose.
Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units undertaken
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
The course comprises four credit points. Students seeking ADEA credentialing must successfully complete a 40 hour clinical practicum (while enrolled in the course), organised by academic staff and attend a five day workshop at Melbourne Burwood Campus scheduled during Trimester two. However please note if you are not registered in Australia as a health practitioner with the appropriate registering body you will not be able to seek credentialing with the ADEA.
Course structure
Trimester 1
| HND701 | The Pathophysiology of Diabetes (X) |
| HND732 | Diabetes in Professional Contexts (X) |
Trimester 2
| HND702 | Management of Diabetes (X) |
| HND731 | Learning and Teaching for Health Professionals (X) |
