Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Management and Education
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The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
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131 UWA (131 892)
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(+61 8) 6488 1000
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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.
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Fees and scholarships
Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.
Incidental fees: You will need to have a current working with children's check OR a police check in the last 12 months, you will need to have completed an approved / accredited vaccination training program and provide evidence of up to date vaccinations
All participants are expected to have completed vaccination training. Students may incur additional travel expenses associated with completing work-integrated learning activities under the supervision of their Designated Prescriber. Travel and other related costs for mandatory on-campus workshops and assessments will vary depending on individual circumstances and requirements.
- BP Machine (automatic and manual)
- Knee reflex hammer (approximately $20)
- Pulse oximeter (approximately $50)
- Penlight torch (approximately $10)
- Littmann Classic III stethoscope (approximately $170)
- Otoscope (approximately $160)
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.
Cost of living
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
Course details
Diabetes Fundamentals is an assessment of existing knowledge with personal study using self-guided learning, curated resources within a period of 2 weeks. Diabetes Education takes place over 12 weeks with online readings, video lectures, tutorials, simulated placements, assessments, and an optional two-day in-person workshop in Perth. All students must undertake a 40 hour placements. These are held in our telehealth student clinic. Students must book all 5 days in the first week of the micro-credential.
Incidental fees : Any students who do not satisfactorily complete any booked placement day will be required to pay $150 for each additional day required. ADEA membership is required to access the ADEA Professional Practice module, which needs to be completed as part of PHCYN502. There is an optional resource pack that can be purchased for $150. ADEA membership and the ADEA Professional Practice Micro-Credential both have an associated fee. National Police Clearance is required to undertake this course. Professional Indemnity insurance is required per individual. Institutional indemnity insurance will not be accepted.
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
- 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.
- Australia's National Diabetes Strategy highlights the necessity for a capable and sustainable workforce to tackle the rising diabetes epidemic and its related health issues. In 2022, the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) and the Australian Diabetes Society recognised an urgent requirement to train the upcoming generation of diabetes professionals, including those in allied health. This is essential given that the current workforce is aging and must be doubled to accommodate the growing number of Australians affected by diabetes. This initiative by UWA marks the first diabetes education course in Australia tailored specifically for allied health professionals.
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.