302117 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Diabetes

Introduction

The Graduate Certificate in Diabetes provides student with an applied foundation in biological and behavioural sciences, principles of teaching and learning, chronic disease self-management education and best practice management of diabetes. Graduates will have the capacity to advance diabetes education and guide clinical practice in their discipline specific area. Theory and practice is integrated through partnerships with the School of Nursing and Midwifery and health care facilities.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Prospective students must have a bachelor degree in a relevant clinical based health or allied health field or in a related area OR a registered nurse, an enrolled nurse or an Aboriginal health worker may gain entry into the course based on professional and educational experiences; a minimum of 12 months postgraduate experience in a specialist area of practice; current health professional registration / accreditation; complete criminal record screening and clearance, working with children clearance and immunisation protocols. Applicants who wish to enrol in the Master of Science (Diabetes) must have completed the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes or other university/industry equivalent.

Specific Requirements

Students completing Diabetes Professional Practice 514 are required to comply with criminal record screening and clearance, working with children clearance and immunisation protocols.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning will be assessed on individual application. Consideration will be given to appropriate clinical experiences, short courses, formal university programs or other forms of continuing education. Processes will be consistent with university guidelines and the guidelines provided by the external accrediting body (ADEA).

Duration and Availability

This course is one semester full-time study or generally two semesters (one year) part-time study. There is a semester one and semester two intake for this course.

Course Organisation

The course can be studied in the external (on-line) study mode only. Students studying part-time must complete Diabetes Education 511, Living with Diabetes 512 and Chronic Conditions of Self-Management 513 before undertaking Diabetes Professional Practice 514. As part of Diabetes Professional Practice 514 students are required to undertake a clinical practicum in one or more clinical settings.

Professional Recognition

Accreditation of the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes with the Australian Diabetes Educator Association (ADEA) has been granted for 2009-2014. Eligible health professionals graduating from this course will be able to use this award towards an applicationfor credentialing with ADEA. Refer to www.adea.com.au for further details.

Career Opportunities

Please note: no firm commitment to employment can be made as positions are subject to industry requirements. Generally graduates from this course, who have a clinical based health or allied health professional background, may gain employment in the fieldof diabetes education and care. Graduates who are eligible for ADEA credentialing may be better placed to achieve designated diabetes educator positions. Graduates from this course, who do not have a health professional background may gain employment in an allied field, for example diabetes research.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Other course related expense are associated with clinical practice, these include the costs incurred for criminal record screening and clearance, working with children clearance and Immunisation requirements.

Special Note

Students are required to have and maintain a reliable internet access and pay for the cost of obtaining and using internet access as part of their studies.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.