School Of MedicineDiabetes Self-Management Support II: Systems and OrganisationsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401287.1
Discipline: GENERAL MEDICINE
Student Contribution Band: 3
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
About this Unit
The increasing number of people with diabetes in Australia and globally is a major public health issue. This unit will explore the increasing burden of diabetes, why some groups of people are more at risk of developing diabetes then others, how society and the way health services are organised and delivered influence the risk of developing diabetes, access to quality health care and individual health outcomes. This subject with examine social determinants related to diabetes, the impact of diabetes on Indigenous Australians, diabetes public policy, workforce capability and the integrated nature of service delivery in reducing prevalence and improving health outcomes for people with diabetes and prediabetes.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students will need a computer and reliable internet access
Courses| 4761.1 | Graduate Certificate in Person-centred Diabetes Care and Education | CONTINUING |
| 4761.2 | Graduate Certificate in Person-centred Diabetes Care and Education | CURRENT |
| 4762.1 | Graduate Diploma in Person-centred Diabetes Care and Education | CONTINUING |
| 4762.2 | Graduate Diploma in Person-centred Diabetes Care and Education | SUSPENDED |
| 4762.3 | Graduate Diploma in Person-centred Diabetes Care and Education | SUSPENDED |
| 4771.1 | Master of Person-centred Diabetes Care and Education | CONTINUING |
| 4771.2 | Master of Person-centred Diabetes Care and Education | SUSPENDED |