MEDI 7041 Diabetes Self-Management Support 1: Individuals
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 401285
Coordinator Therese Fletcher Opens in new window
Description Supporting individuals to self-manage their diabetes is the central element of advanced diabetes practice. Underpinned by the empowerment approach, students undertaking this unit will learn the necessary knowledge and skills in educating people with diabetes how to best manage their condition and support behaviours and emotional wellbeing that achieves person centred goals. Drawing on educational, psychological, social and behavioural theories students will learn practical skills in communication, psychological assessment, goal setting and problem-solving that will promote self-care for people with prediabetes and diabetes. This unit is only offered in Spring Session.
School Medicine
Discipline General Medicine
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 3 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Restrictions
Students m ust be enrolled in the a postgraduate program with evidence of 12 month clinically relevant practice or substantial experience in working with people with diabetes.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participation | Four Tutorials - 90 minutes | 20 | N | Individual |
| Quiz | 30 minutes | 10 | N | Individual |
| Interview | 15 minutes | 15 | N | Individual |
| Reflection | 500 words | 15 | N | Individual |
| Case Study | 2,000 words | 40 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Current: Hendrieckx, C., Halliday, J., Beeney, L., & Speight, J. (2016). Diabetes and emotional health: A handbook for health professionals supporting adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Teaching Periods