V12936

Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Health Care

Accredited by the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA).

Become a Diabetes Educator

Mayfield Education offers the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes qualification which addresses one of the growing chronic conditions in the Community. Graduates from the course will be able to use this award towards credentialling as a Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE) with the Australian Diabetes Educator Association (ADEA).  Refer to the ADEA- Credentialling -ADEA for further details.

40 hours of clinical placement!

Qualification

Graduate Certification in Diabetes Education and Health Care (V12936)

Start Date available intakes

5th March  2025 (Intake 1)

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Program Length

1 year

Campus

2-10 Camberwell Road
Hawthorn East VIC 3123
Australia

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Study Mode

4 x 3 day campus-based study blocks. Some online learning. Clinical placement.

Contact

V12936

Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Health Care

Course Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education is for qualified practitioners who want to specialise in diabetes management and education to deliver improved patient care and education programs.

The Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education is accredited by the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) and Tertiary Education Skills Quality Standards Agency Provider (TEQSA) under the Higher Education Standards Framework. This qualification will provide eligible health professionals with the qualification to practice as Diabetes Educators. Students must attain 4 credit points and successfully complete a 40-hour clinical placement whilst enrolled to obtain the Graduate Certificate.

V12936

Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Health Care

Course Details

Entry Criteria

 

Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Health Care must be Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident with appropriate qualifications below and a minimum 2 years of recent experience as AHAPRA registered healthcare professional in Australia in the following categories: 

  •  Registered Medical Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse
  •  Registered Midwife
  • Accredited Practising Dietitian
  • Accredited Exercise Physiologist
  • Registered Pharmacist
  • Registered Podiatrist
  • Registered Physiotherapist
  • Registered Optometrist
  • Registered Psychologist
  • Aboriginal Health Practitioner

As the course requires completion of self-directed online learning, it is anticipated participants will require access to a personal computer and possess fundamental computer skills, including the ability to: 

  • Create, save and edit Microsoft office documents (including Word, Excel)
  • Access and search the Internet.
  • Download and save documents from a variety of websites.
  • Record, save and upload a video using a smart device such as mobile, laptop, iPad.
  • Upload files and images onto the Learning Management System

You will be required to provide a valid police check, work with children check and meet the immunisation laid by the industry for the placement.

You will also be required to provide supplementary documents with your application. Please refer to the ‘How to apply’ section.

Indigenous Health Resource & Support

If you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, we encourage you to reach out to Mayfield Education Student Services to discuss your study and support options.  

    How to Apply

    To proceed, applicants must: 

    1. Be prepared to enrol in the course. 
    2. Upload and submit the following documents as part of the enrolment application:
      • A recent resume with at least 2 referees. 
      • Pay slip as proof of current employment  
      • A statement of purpose (250-300 words) explaining why you wish to undertake this course. 
      • Evidence of 2 years (full-time equivalent) postgraduate experience. 
      • Evidence of current employment (within the last 6 months). 
      • AHPRA registration – as evidence for meeting health professional standards of English requirements. A student who currently holds a valid registration with AHPRA is considered to meet the English Proficiency requirement for enrolment.

     

    Training Program

    Students are required to successfully complete the following learning modules:

    Unit 1: Management of diabetes.

    This module will provide students with the key principles necessary to provide optimal care to patients presenting with Type 1 and 2 diabetes, based on the National Standards of Practice for Diabetes Educators.

    Unit 2: Psychological and special needs in diabetes education.

    This module will provide students with the knowledge and skills to support and empower patients to self-manage their diabetes.

    Unit 3: Teaching and learning.

    This module will provide students with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement evidence-based health education and health promotion programs in a range of settings.

    Unit 4: Evidence-based practice in diabetes education.

    This module will provide students with skills to critically evaluate and utilise current research to support the development and implementation of policy and procedures, and organisational change.

    Study Load

    It is expected you’ll spend 10-12 hours per week studying and completing all learning modules for each unit of the course.

    Delivery

     

    Blended Learning Mode

    With a blended delivery this course duration is 1 year Part Time, comprises of 4 x 3-day campus-based study blocks (total 12 days), which includes practical workshops in addition to online learning modules. There is also 1 week (40 hours) of participant observation on clinical placement.

    Supportive and interactive campus based learning and practical workshops will provide you with the opportunity to liaise with fellow students and learn from the experiences of a range of health professionals currently working in the field of diabetes education. The workshops also equip students with practical skills that will support their learning.

    Clinical Placement

    Students are required to complete 40 hours of clinical placement which will provide the opportunity to develop and demonstrate competency in the tasks, skills and knowledge of a Diabetes Educator. This is organised by Mayfield Education. Please note, completion of the clinical practicum is a mandatory requirement for the course and for those seeking ADEA credentialling status.

    Location of Delivery

    2-10 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123

    Australia

    Intake Dates

    5th March 2025 Intake 1.

    Unit 1 – Management of diabetes 

    5th, 6th, 7th of March 2025 

    Unit 2 – Psychological and special needs in diabetes education 

    4th,5th,6th of June 2025 

    Unit 3 – Teaching and learning 

    3rd,4th,5th of September 2025 

    Unit 4 – Evidence-based practice  

    3rd,4th,5th of December 2025 

    Clinical placement 

    After module 4

     Application Closing Date:
    Applications for enrolment close 2 weeks before classes start.

    Late applications will be considered for the next intake if received after the closing date.

    Assessment

    At Mayfield, our engaging learning and assessment methods include: 

    • Case studies 
    • Essay
    • Short Question Answers
    • Quizzes
    • Presentation
    • Critical Appraisal
    • Teaching plan
    • Project Planning
    • Change management
    Award
    • Graduates will receive a postgraduate GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN DIABETES EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE
    • The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
    External Scholarship
    • RCNA – Numerous categories of scholarship are available. Visit  the Australian College of Nursing Foundation for more information.
      Diabetes Victoria has the Gwen Scott Diabetes Professional Development Grants Program
    • The Department of Health has training and development funding available.
    • Nursing and Allied Health scholarships are available with My Health Career.
    Recognition of Prior Learning

    Mayfield Education aims to provide the recognition of a student’s skills and knowledge to enable their learning to be recognised which exceeds the entrance criteria of the course.

    Please refer to our Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning policy for more information.

    Pathways

    This qualification can lead to become a credentialed Diabetes Educator subject to meeting the following requirements from the Australian Diabetes Educators Association:

    • complete 1,000 hours of practice in diabetes education
    • undertake a minimum of six months mentoring by an experienced CDE.

     

    To learn more about credentialled Diabetes Educator please visit  ADEA | Credentialling – ADEA

    Fees Statement

    Student Course Fee Payable

    For Full Fee Paying Students: Total student contribution $12,075

    A payment plan is available

    For a detailed summary of the Tuition Fee and for the monthly Direct Debit Instalment Payment Plan, contact Mayfield for the Statement of Fees either on email or by phone.

    Email: studentservices@mayfield.edu.au

    Phone: (03) 9882-7644
     

    • Initial Course Deposit via electronic Transfer: $250
    • Direct debit options available
    • * Government funding eligibility criteria applied
    • ** Eligible concession card holders
    Total Student Enrolments and Completion Rate

    Mayfield Education enrols 30 students each year across two intakes with 100% completion rate.

    Disclaimer
    •  The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
    • Fees are indicative, may subject to change of government policy and this may occur during the course.
    • Fee instalment plan is available.
    • Please read refund, cancellation fees information prior to your enrolment / making payment.

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    If you have any questions during the enrolement process, please get in contact with us. 

    Course Name and State Date Applications Open Applications Close
    Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Health Care Intake 1/Commencement Date 5th March 2025 Turbo 04/08/2024 05/03/2025