James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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NS5380 - Foundations of Clinical Diabetes
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| 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 person-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; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after applying penalties such as late penalties.
Availabilities
JCU Online, Study Period 83, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 18 May 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 08 May 2023 to Friday, 23 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | MISS Jennifer Elson MS Shannon Heinemann |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Andrea Grimes DR Tracey Ahern MS Tracey Gooding MS Shannon Heinemann MISS Jennifer Elson |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | Online - JCU |