This unit of study is designed for nurses working in both acute care, community and paediatric settings. The content revises the pathophysiology of diabetes and uses case studies that focus on diabetic conditions and management. This unit will examine the nurse’s role and aspects of diabetes health promotion that influence people’s lives with diabetes. This unit of study encourages using current literature and best practice models to evaluate current clinical practice critically.
| Diabetes Care Across the Lifespan | |
| Unit of study code | 367 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Community and Primary Health Care Nursing Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing Studies GC single unit of study |
| Term | APRIL, OCTOBER |
| Pre-requisite | N/A |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 1 |
| Recommended texts | N/A |
| Co-ordinated by | Melissa O’Loughlin e: melissa.o’loughlin@acn.edu.au |
| Content | Intended learning outcomes for this subject/program
After completing this subject, the learner will be able to:- |
Assessment Tasks | ||
| Type of assessment
Note the completed assessment item (e.g. Assessment 1: Online discussion) |
Weighting
(% of total marks) |
When assessed – academic week
(e.g. Week 8) |
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| Theme 1: Introduction to diabetes nursing | a) evaluate the standards and principles underpinning a holistic and supportive care approach to diabetes nursing care | Assessment 1: Online discussions | 10% | 2, 8 |
| Theme 2: Diabetes-related complications and management | b) discuss the condition trajectory and symptom management impact on people living with diabetes across the lifespan | Assessment 2: Essay | 30% | 6 |
| Theme 3: Special populations and care co-ordination | c) critically appraise the nurses’ role in the provision of care for special populations | Assessment 3: ePoster | 15% | 8 |
| Theme 4: Emotional health | d) explore various strategies and models of care available for managing individuals with advanced disease in a range of environments and settings | Assessment 4: Analysis of care | 45% | 10 |
| e) reflect on the role of effective communication and education on outcomes of care | ||||
Diabetes Care Across the Lifespan (367) is a Tier 1 unit.
| Tiers | 2025 Member price (10% discount) | 2025 Non-member price | 2026 Member price (10% discount) | 2026 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,403.00 | $2,670.00 | $2,460.60 | $2,734.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,740.50 | $3,045.00 | $2,806.20 | $3,118.00 |
| Tier 3 | $3,539.00 | $3,932.00 | $3,623.80 | $4,026.00 |
| Tier 4 | $4,166.00 | $4,628.50 | $4,266.00 | $4,740.00 |
| *Graduate certificate / single unit of study fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change without notice | ||||
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
