James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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NS5382 - Applied Clinical Diabetes Education
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Prerequisites: | NS5380 AND HS5381 |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences |
Subject Description
- This subject expands on foundation clinical diabetes knowledge and explores the typical management of diabetes as well as special groups: paediatrics, pregnancy, elderly, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, high risk foot and in-patient care. The impact of diabetes across the lifespan and across cultures is covered including the particular needs of Indigenous populations as well as the psychosocial implications of diabetes are discussed.
Learning Outcomes
- evaluate and apply advanced clinical skills in the identification and management of disease progression
- analyse the differences in diabetes management in a range of settings and populations and apply best practice guidelines
- critically appraise and integrate chronic disease self-management frameworks into clinical diabetes education practice
- apply knowledge of the key drug classes used to manage diabetic presentations
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > Presentations - (40%)
- Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (30%)
- Case study analysis - (30%)
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Special Assessment Requirements
Attendance at 3-day residential block for intensive subject availability only (not for external mode).
Availabilities
Study Period 85, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 10 Sep 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 31 Aug 2020 to Saturday, 17 Oct 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Narelle Biedermann MRS Shannon Sheehan |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Narelle Biedermann DR Ylona Chun Tie MRS Shannon Sheehan |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | Online - JCU |
JCU Singapore, Study Period 85, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 10 Sep 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 31 Aug 2020 to Saturday, 17 Oct 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | Tuesday, 06 Oct 2020 to Thursday, 08 Oct 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Narelle Biedermann MRS Shannon Sheehan |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Narelle Biedermann DR Ylona Chun Tie MRS Shannon Sheehan |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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