MEDI 7040 Clinical Practice in Diabetes 2
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 401286
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Description This subject will focus on the disease process leading to chronic complications of diabetes. Students will examine the screening process, interventions and the management of established microvascular and macrovascular disease associated with diabetes. Students investigate the elderly and vulnerable populations for the synthesis of individualisation of diabetes care and management. Health practitioner clinical skills directly impact on the short and long term health status of people with diabetes. In this online subject, there is a mandatory five day face-to-face clinical workshop component and a mandatory 40 hours of clinical practicum that will be undertaken by all students in this subject.
School Medicine
Discipline General Medicine
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 3 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Pre-requisite(s) MEDI 7039 AND
MEDI 7041
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4761 Graduate Certificate or 4762 Graduate Diploma in Person-centred Diabetes Care and Education.
Assumed Knowledge
Basic knowledge and understanding of pathophysiology and clinical diabetes. Demonstrated understanding of psychosocial education and support in diabetes self-management.
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.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peer Review | 45 - 60 minutes | S/U | Y | Individual |
| Presentation | 7 minutes | S/U | Y | Individual |
| Professional Placement Performance | 40 Hours | S/U | Y | Individual |
| Quiz | 45 minutes | S/U | Y | Individual |
Teaching Periods