Diabetes Studies,GC-DIABS

Overview

The Diabetes Studies specialisation is available to study as a graduate certificate and as part of the Master of Advanced Practice. It is designed for registered nurses, midwives and paramedics who have a professional or career interest in diabetics healthcare and education.

Key components include:

• the nature and prevalence of diabetes within local, national and global contexts
• provision of individualised diabetes care and management across the lifespan and in priority populations.
• physical, biological, psychological and psychosocial issues associated with the disease, its diagnostic criteria,
• evidence-based theories that are advancing knowledge in diabetes healthcare and education.

You will also undertake a clinical placement in a diabetes-related health service, to consolidate your knowledge and further develop your interprofessional learning and collaboration skills.

The Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Studies is offered as an online course studied on a part-time basis only. We recommend that you study one or two units of study per semester.

Note: This Graduate Certificate is offered in semester 1 and 2.

See our handbook for more information.

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
• 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 and professional development 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 studies
• demonstrate cultural capability in diabetes to multi cultural groups and the Indigenous people in both global and local settings
• demonstrate knowledge of interdisciplinary healthcare provision based on the physical, psychological, social, political, ethical, legal and cultural perspectives to optimise diabetes self-management

Entry requirements

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.

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

1. Navigating to the relevant course page
2. Click ‘Apply now’
3. 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.

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.

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.

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