301410 (v.2) Diabetes Education 541

Area:

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

8.0

Individual Study:

1 x 8 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Normal metabolism, hormonal homeostasis, cellular respiration. Aetiology and epidemiology. Pathophysiology, diagnosis, classifications and monitoring. Pharmacotherapeutics. Acute complications and clinical management. Principles of client education and empowerment in a multicultural context.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Compared the aetiological and epidemiological characteristics of types of diabetes mellitus and determined its influence on society. Related the principles of the pathophysiological processes to client's illness. Demonstrated competence in the management of newly diagnosed diabetic clients. Evaluated the literature to determine best practice clinical management of diabetes and the associated acute complications. Analysed client variables and bestpractice recommendations to determine on-going client care including self-management and treatment modalities. Assessed client's educational needs and apply the principles of teaching and learning to the preparation and delivery of educational programs to optimise self-management of the disease.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

American Psychological Association (2001), Publication Manual of athe American Psychological Association (5th ed). Washington, APA. Arkles, R. (1997), Despelling the Myth: A Little Bit of Sugar, Canberra, Councils of Australia. Cohen, M. (1996), Diabetes: A Handbook of Management, Victoria, International Diabetes Institute. McCarty, D.J., Zimmett, P., Dalton, A., Segal, L., and Welborn, T.A., (1996), The Rise and Rise of Diabetes in Australia. A Review of Statistics, Trends and Costs, Canberra, Diabetes Australia. NSW Health Department. (1997), Clinical Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Adults, NSW, NSW Health Department. NSW Health Department (1997), Principles of Care and Guidelines for Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Adults, NSW, NSW Health Department. Lorig, K. (2001), Patient Education: A Practical Approach (3rd ed). California, Sage Publications inc. Pickup, J.C. and Williams, G. (ed), (1997), Textbook of Diabetes Mellitus. Volume 1. United Kingdom, Blackwell Science. Rankin, S.H., and Stallings, K.D. (1996), Patient Education: Issues, Principles, Practices (3rd ed). Philadelphia, Lippincott. Silink, M. (1996), Apeg Handbook on Childhood and Adolescent. Paramatta, Royal Alexander Hospital For Children.

Unit Texts:

Davidson, M.B. (1998), Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnosis and Treatment (4th ed). Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Case studies 30%. Clinical Competencies Pass/Fail. Education Plan 40%, Web-based assessment 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1			Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2			Y