Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Management and Education
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Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
International
(+61 8) 6488 1000
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Career Pathways
Allied health professionals may choose to become credentialled diabetes educators through the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA).
You'll specialise in diabetes, including the role of social determinants in diabetes, education on new diabetes technologies, and training to address complex diabetes issues and health promotion, including appropriate diet and exercise recommendations.
Further Study
Fees and scholarships
Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.
Domestic Student Fees
For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below
Admission Requirements
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b) Practicing as a registered Australian health professional with the relevant professional organisation (e.g. registered pharmacist, registered optometrist, registered podiatrist, registered physiotherapist, registered psychologist, registered nurse, registered midwife, registered medical practitioner, registered dentist, registered Aboriginal Health Worker, accredited practicing dietitian, accredited exercise physiologist)
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
How to apply
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We'll guide you through our entry requirements, admission pathways available to you and application deadlines for your chosen course.
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Course details
This course is subsidised for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Visit our fee calculator for CSP rates and an estimate on your course fees.
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Online
- Multi-mode
- Throughout the year
- Postgraduate
- 93230
- This course is not available to international student visa holders
Course structure
Top 3 reasons to study this course
- UWA uniquely recognises that allied health professionals play a crucial role in diabetes care, offering the first graduate certificate specifically designed for allied health practitioners to become credentialled diabetes educators.
- Gain a truly interprofessional learning experience from the course designed by clinicians from 12 different professions.
- Learn and refine your skills from award-winning clinicians and academics from many disciplines.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Accreditation
This program is accredited with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA).
You'll learn to
- Fulfil requirements to apply for the ADEA Credentialling Program to become a credentialled diabetes educator after completing this course.
- Engage in innovative, work-integrated learning through both virtual and hands-on placements.
- Develop practical, person-centred skills to confidently deliver diabetes education consultations and self-management support.
- Expand your scope of practice with specialised diabetes education training, empowering you to support people living with diabetes in lifestyle modification, self-management, and long-term health outcomes across diverse care settings.
- Connect with a diverse team of clinicians across 12 different health professions, a proud Aboriginal woman and people living with diabetes ensuring you are well prepared to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Engage in interdisciplinary learning with other students; pharmacists, podiatrists, optometrists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, dietitians, registered nurses and midwives.