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About the course
Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education builds specialist capability in diabetes prevention and management for health professionals. You will explore the causes and progression of diabetes and its social and psychological impacts, then apply evidence-based approaches to education, diet, medication and lifestyle change. The course emphasises communication and multidisciplinary practice, with opportunities for practical learning and industry-informed teaching in postgraduate diabetes education.
Career outcome
Graduates can support people and families living with diabetes by delivering tailored education and self-management guidance across healthcare settings. Skills developed suit roles in diabetes education, chronic disease prevention and management programs, community and primary health services, hospitals and specialist clinics. This graduate certificate is also positioned as a pathway toward credentialled diabetes educator (CDE) registration in the nursing and diabetes education field. Preparing graduates for education leadership, instructional design, and advanced teaching specialist roles.
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