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Curtin University

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Graduate Certificate in Diabetes

  • Graduate Certificate

Advance your knowledge in diabetes self-management and its associated health impacts through applied sciences, education principles, and clinical practice.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 semester part-time
Course Code
GC-DIABET
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$5,100 per year

About this course

Overview

In this course you will explore applied biological and behavioural sciences, principles of teaching and learning, chronic disease self-management education and best practice management of diabetes. Your studies will be complemented with a 10 day clinical practice placement which will support you to provide competent diabetes related clinical care.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Specifically, prospective students must have a health-related degree and current professional registration / accreditation with AHPRA or other Registration authority eg Accredited Practicing Dietitian. Aboriginal Health Practitioners and registered nurses who do not hold a bachelor degree may apply for portfolio entry into the course.

An Aboriginal health worker/Aboriginal health practitioner may apply for portfolio entry into the course.

You will be required to complete criminal record screening and clearance, working with children clearance and immunisation protocols.

You will also be required to provide supplementary information with your application. Please refer to the application requirements below.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 7
  • Speaking: 7
  • Reading: 7
  • Listening: 7
  • Overall band score: 7

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate knowledge of relevant local, national and international policies and practice standards in order to synthesise knowledge of interrelationships between local, national and global issues, and apply an intersectional analysis to diabetes practice
  • Apply problem solving, critical thinking and decision making skills to respond to clinical and professional challenges in diabetes care
  • Research, evaluate and synthesise information within and beyond the discipline, which generates sustainable solutions appropriate to diverse contexts.
  • Apply appropriate communication and interpersonal skills using a variety of media relevant to the audience and guided by the ethical principles of the health professions that are underpinned by pursuing social justice and upholding human rights.
  • Use technologies to inform ongoing evidence-based practice to support person and family-centred care
  • Establish and sustain intellectual curiosity by using a range of learning strategies; including research-informed practice; professional development and supervision resulting in lifelong learning skills
  • Recognise and respond to regional, national and global diabetes trends and innovations; incorporate strategic health care directions related to diabetes education and management
  • Demonstrate cultural capability in the provision of diabetes-related care to multicultural groups and the Indigenous people in both global and local settings
  • Engage in interdisciplinary healthcare provision demonstrating skills, behaviours and capability based on the physical, psychological, social, political, ethical, legal and cultural perspectives to optimise diabetes self-management

Career pathways

Graduates with a clinical-based health or allied health professional background generally gain employment in the field of diabetes education and care. Graduates eligible for ADEA credentialing may be better placed to achieve designated diabetes education positions. Graduates without a clinical background or position may gain employment in an allied field, for example: diabetes research.

Course structure

Course outline
  • Qualification: Graduate Certificate in Diabetes
  • Duration: This course is part-time study only. This fully online course is offered by Bentley campus in semester one and two each year. 1 year part-time
  • Credit: A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester. 100
  • Location: The Curtin campuses or teaching locations where units of this course are offered. Curtin Perth

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Curtin University.
86%
Overall satisfaction
83.3%
Skill scale
74.7%
Teaching scale
74.4%
Employed full-time
$75k
Average salary
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