301415 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Diabetes

Introduction

The Graduate Diploma in Diabetes provides the student with foundation knowledge and skills in diabetes self-management, an understanding of chronic disease and its impact at a personal level as well as a national and global level. In addition graduates will have the capacity to prepare for projects and research in the diabetes field.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A Bachelor course in a relevant clinical based health or allied health field OR a Bachelor award in a related area OR a registered nurse, enrolled nurses or Aboriginal Health Workers who do not hold a bachelor degree may gain entry to the course through an alternate mode of entry, which considers the applicants current clinical practice, education experience and professional development AND a minimum of 12 months postgraduate experience in a specialist area of practice.

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 two semesters (one year) full-time study or four semesters (two years) part-time study. Intake for the course is available twice a year.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

302117 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Diabetes

Course Organisation

The course is studied through external (on-line) study mode or internal mode (numbers permitting). The Health Project Preparation 591 unit must be completed in the final semester of study. As part of Diabetes Professional Practice 514 students are required to undertake a clinical practicum in one or more clinical areas.

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 field of diabetes education and care. Graduates may have a competitive edge over those completing the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes. 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.

Special Note

Students are required to have and maintain 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.