James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

NS5383 - Diabetes Education Professional Practice

Subject Description

The subject prepares students for professional practice in an interdisciplinary clinical setting. Through the use of a series of evolving cases, students will put into practice key knowledge and skills learned previously in the course. Students will demonstrate educational interventions typically used in patient related services provided by diabetes educators. Students will also engage with relevant professional development resources useful in their future practice to ensure they are oriented to relevant CPD opportunities. Students will further develop competence during supervised/mentored practice in the clinical setting.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically evaluate evidence-based information translating research into practice
• Demonstrate best practice in the care of people with diabetes through application of formative learning
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary team collaboration to facilitate safe and effective client centred health outcomes
• Critically reflect on professional entry level competencies as a novice diabetes educator

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (50%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Clinical placement performance 1 - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (50%) - 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 the application of any penalties such as late penalties; successfully complete 100% of scheduled clinical placement (40 hours) and 20 hours CPD.

Availabilities