Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education

Become a qualified, in-demand health professional.

Diabetes is one of the world’s fastest-growing public health issues. The chronic disease threatens human life and often reduces quality of life overall.

On this degree course, you will learn about the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the disease and its sociocultural and psychological effects. You will also discover techniques for effective diabetes management and prevention through education.

Studying diabetes with Deakin means you’ll be joining the first and longest-running diabetic educator course in Australia, and gaining access to a unique partnership with clinical diabetes services.

What are the learning outcomes?

Apply diabetes-specific knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice that comply with organisational, legal and business requirements by evaluation and interpretation of literature to manage acute and long term complications.