Specialisation 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 Diabetes Studies specialisation 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 specialisation is offered in semester 1.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information on units and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to study this specialisation
A specialisation is a set of four units you study to complement your degree. It helps you broaden your expertise and tailor your degree to your career goals. To study this specialisation, you’ll need to apply for one of the courses listed below.
Degrees
Double Degrees
You may also be able to study this degree as part of a different degree, depending on the course structure. Contact a Future Students Advisor for more information.
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