Diabetes and its Sequelae

Description

This module provides participants with the opportunity to extend their knowledge of diabetes, its management and subsequent common complications across the life course, with a focus upon Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes in the rural and remote context is explored by developing an understanding of prevalence, risk and prevention in conjunction … For more content click the Read More button below.

This module provides participants with the opportunity to extend their knowledge of diabetes, its management and subsequent common complications across the life course, with a focus upon Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes in the rural and remote context is explored by developing an understanding of prevalence, risk and prevention in conjunction with building assessment and intervention skills. Interprofessional implications and the challenges of rural and remote diabetes service delivery will also be explored.

Offerings

Study Period 14

ONL-TSV-SP14

Study Period 17

ONL-TSV-SP17

Other Requirements

Text Requisites

Participants are responsible for ensuring they are practicing in accordance with the regulatory instruments of their specific allied health profession, within their own personal scope of practice and experience level and in accordance with the policies of their employer. This module requires access to a patient or consumer with Type 2 Diabetes with subsequent complications, so as to demonstrate achievement of module outcomes in the appropriate clinical context.

This module has been specifically developed for the following health professions; Clinical Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Psychology and Social Work.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, graduates will be able to:

Combine advanced knowledge of diabetes and its sequelae and assessment and clinical reasoning skills, to formulate and communicate multi-disciplinary self-management plans designed to optimise care in the rural and/or remote setting in accordance with best practice guidelines and local service strategic intent

Assessments

1. Written - Case report

Learning Activities

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Course and Subject Handbook

MO1010 - Diabetes and its Sequelae