NS5380 - Foundations of Clinical Diabetes

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.

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.

Note: 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.