James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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NS5380 - Foundations of Clinical Diabetes
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences |
Subject Description
- This subject develops knowledge of the foundational principles used by Diabetes Educators and senior clinicians in everyday clinical diabetes practice.
Learning Outcomes
- describe diabetes as a disease across the lifespan and different populations
- apply models of care to accepted diabetes pathways based on outcome centred goals
- integrate knowledge of pathophysiology and aetiology to the management of diabetes
- apply relevant principles of governance, Quality Improvement cycle and contemporary evidence to achieve quality outcomes within the scope of the diabetes educator within a multidisciplinary team
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (40%) - Individual
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
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items.
Availabilities
JCU Online, Study Period 83, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 13 May 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 03 May 2021 to Saturday, 19 Jun 2021 |
| 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 |