Unit details
HND732 - Diabetes in Professional Contexts
| Offered at: | (X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | HND632 |
| Unit chair: | C McNamara (G) |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit explores what it means to be diagnosed with diabetes; the problems of adjusting to chronic illness and the role of family, friends and health professionals in that adjustment. The unit draws on nursing, psychological and sociological perspectives to clarify the different problems that an individual with diabetes encounters and to formulate appropriate caring strategies. The role of a diabetes educator in relation to current practice guidelines, the concepts of empowerment and health promotion is discussed, as is the diabetes educator’s role in multidisciplinary teams within the health care system. The relationship between people with diabetes and health professionals and its impact on clinical outcomes underpins the unit, and strategies to facilitate good clinical communication, empowerment, and health promotion are provided. Students will explore a number of approaches to caring for people with diabetes and analyse their effectiveness.
Assessment
Assignment 1 (2000 words) 40%, assignment 2 comprises two parts - Part A: On-line assessment of ADEA modules (Chronic Condition Self-Management Program) (1000 words) 15% and Part B: Patient case study from the students' clinical practice (2000 words) 45%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $706 | $565 | $565 | $2246 | $2779 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
