Duration
2 weeksWeekly study
10 hours
HND732.5 Vulnerable Populations and Applying Research
Learn which populations are vulnerable to diabetes and how to engage them.
Learn what the research says to better engage vulnerable populations in diabetes education. Understand which populations are vulnerable and why and how to engage them in diabetes education.
Topics we will cover include:
- barriers to participation
- vulnerable populations
- populations at risk
- improving access for vulnerable populations
- the role of health care providers in improving health outcomes
- what does the research tell us?
- what is the role of diabetes education?
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
Who is the course for?
This course is targeted at:
- people wanting to understand the causes, types and treatment of diabetes
- health professionals wanting to reduce the prevalence and impact of diabetes.
Who will you learn with?
Dr Virginia Hagger is a RN-CDE, who has worked in the diabetes field as a clinician, program manager and researcher. She is the Course Leader for the Grad Cert in Diabetes Education.
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- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
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- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
- Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others
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- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
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