This unit develops an in-depth understanding of the meaning of living with diabetes for an individual and supportive care provided by the diabetes educator.
The unit draws on nursing, psychological, and sociological perspectives to clarify the different problems that an individual with diabetes and their family members encounter and appropriate caring strategies based on contemporary research and best-practice guidelines.
The therapeutic relationship underpins this unit and strategies to facilitate positive communication, promote health literacy, empowerment and health promotion are provided.
5 courses
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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.
Cath is a credentialed diabetes nurse educator with a special interest in diabetes and pregnancy. She works clinically in this field which enhances her academic role and passion for educating students
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