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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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NS5382 - Applied Clinical Diabetes Education

Credit points:03
Year:2021
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

  • Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
  • Oral > Presentation 1 - (40%) - Individual
  • Written > Case study analysis - (30%) - 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 85, External

Census date:Thursday, 09 Sep 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 30 Aug 2021 to Saturday, 16 Oct 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Ylona Chun Tie
MS Sarah Wren
MRS Shannon Sheehan
Lecturer(s):
DR Narelle Biedermann
DR Ylona Chun Tie
MS Sarah Wren
MRS Shannon Sheehan
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 60 Hours - Other - Online learning activities

JCU Singapore, Study Period 85, External

Census date:Thursday, 09 Sep 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 30 Aug 2021 to Saturday, 16 Oct 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.
  • 60 Hours - Other - Online learning activities