Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education
Deakin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00113B
Take an active role in addressing the world’s fastest growing chronic condition with Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education – the longest-running course of its kind in Australia. Discover evidence-based approaches to diabetes prevention and management, and graduate from the course ready to help patients lead healthier lives.
Designed for
Qualified professionals with health science background, including nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, general practitioners and Aboriginal health workers
Structure
4 credit points. All four 1 credit point units are core units (these are compulsory).
Subjects
- For information on major subjects please contact Health enquiries at health-enquire@deakin.edu.au
Standard entry requirements
Applicants for the course must be appropriately qualified and currently registered professionals with a health science background, including registered nurses, dietitians, podiatrists, pharmacists, exercise physiologists and general practitioners. Applicants should have at least two years experience working in their chosen field since undergraduate course completion. In order to undertake the placement component of this course students must be one of the ADEA listed CDE eligible professions, with current registration to practice as such (e.g. AHPRA).
Recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA). Australian students may be eligible to seek registration as a Credentialed Diabetes Educator with ADEA, subsequent to completing additional requirements. International students are advised to refer to the professional bodies in their home country and are not able to seek credentialing with the ADEA or undertake clinical placement in Australia.
Study pathways
This course provides a pathway to higher degree by research courses and other postgraduate coursework programs. Students may elect to apply and request credit transfer for their studies into a Graduate Diploma or Masters in their relevant professional areas, providing the entry criteria are met.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Cloud(online) | Domestic: $12,500 International: $12,500 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Cloud(online).
The first 2-week block of this course is delivered for free, so can get a taste before deciding to continue on. This course is 100% online and international students enrolled in the course will not be eligible for an international student visa.
Further information
For other information please contact Health enquiries at health-enquire@deakin.edu.au
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