James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

NS5380 - Foundations of Clinical Diabetes

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 - (20%) - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (40%) - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - 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; participate in 100% of specified online activities; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after applying penalties such as late penalties.

Availabilities