Diabetes,GC-DIABET at Curtin University

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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.

What jobs can the Diabetes course lead to?

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.

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 on going 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 multi cultural 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

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

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

Application Requirements

Please refer to our application requirements before applying for a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes (GC-DIABET) at Curtin.

Before applying please consider your employment opportunities, this course does not automatically lead to a unique diabetes educator position. Diabetes educator positions are decided by industry in keeping with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association’s credentialing recommendations.
Only certain health professions are eligible for credentialing status, namely a Registered Nurse (RN or Division One), Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Registered Medical Practitioner, Registered Pharmacist, Podiatrist, Accredited Exercise Physiologist or a Registered Physiotherapist.
Applicants are required to provide as much information as possible relating to their education and professional background to assist in application evaluation.
Those eligible for credentialing, those already working in diabetes services (or have an arrangement with their employer to transition to a diabetes role upon completion of the course), and those who have relevant work experience in health service, education, management and/or research will also be given preference.

The Diabetes Professional practice unit includes a period of clinical practice as well as theoretical study. You’re expected to complete the equivalent of 10 days (which may be possible full-time or part-time) working alongside a diabetes educator and the diabetes health professional care team. The clinical practical experience is planned to meet the requirements of the Australian Diabetes Educators Association by providing a varied clinical experience. As such, you may be required to travel to diabetes centres within your state. These centres may be some distance from your home base and require you to stay away from home. Travel and accommodation expenses may be involved and are to be paid for by the student. In some states students are also required to pay for their placement.

Clinical placements are part of the final unit. To assist us with we will require you to complete and return a Clinical Placement Form which will be part of your application. This form enables you to nominate your preferred placement site. A list of sites that Curtin has previously placed students is provided, however you are able to nominate another site following the instructions on the Clinical Placement Form.

academic transcript and award certificate
resume
Clinical placement form [.pdf – 175 kB]
Proof of current professional registration with AHPRA or other Registration authority e.g. Accredited Practicing Dietitian status.

Note: The application selection process will commence after the application closing date.

English requirements

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

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

7

Speaking

7

Reading

7

Listening

7

Overall band score

7

Unsure about your English proficiency level or pathway?

I don’t know my English level.

If you are unsure of your English skill level, we can provide a free online placement test, known as Password, to assess your current level of English and then to plan your pathway. This can be done through a Curtin registered agent or partner.

Assess your English

I know my English level, what English course should I do?

Use your current English language proficiency test score to calculate the Curtin English pathway to your university study.

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Other requirements and notes for this course

Applicants applying for a scholarship should submit their completed application 4 weeks before the deadline of the scholarship application.

In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.

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English Program Requirements

English requirements

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

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

7

Speaking

7

Reading

7

Listening

7

Overall band score

7

Career

What jobs can the Diabetes course lead to?

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.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 0

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

1. Gather your documents

Have your supporting documents to hand, and ensure they meet our guidelines. The documents may include certified copies of your qualifications, English language proficiency documents and supplementary forms for certain courses.

If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
The Awarding institution
A Notary Public Office
The official Government body
An official and accredited translator*

*Official translations are subject to review.

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

2. Submit your application

You can apply direct online through our Applicant Portal. You can access the Applicant Portal by:

Navigating to the relevant course page
Click ‘Apply now’
When the pop-up window appears, select “Apply directly to Curtin University”.

If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

3. Accept your Curtin offer

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment – a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

4. Apply for your visa

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.

5. Prepare to go

See our pre-departure resources for helpful information regarding your move to Perth.

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